Airbus - Industrial System Engineer - Manufacturing Engineering

An opportunity for an *Industrial System Engineer
* has arisen within Airbus Operations, Getafe (Madrid). The selected candidate will join the *ME
- Transversal Team*, a key part of the Manufacturing Engineering organization at the Airbus Getafe Plant. Our vision is clear: "to secure the industrial system today and to create the sustainable industrial solution of the future." The Getafe Plant is a center of excellence specializing in the structural assembly and equipping of Horizontal Tail Planes (HTPs) for the A320, A330, and A350 families, as well as the S19 section for the A350, utilizing advanced automated and robotic methods and dry carbon fiber manufacturing. In this role, your core mission will be to predict and improve our Industrial Performance by developing Lean Industrial System Designs, optimizing flows, and building advanced simulation models to translate conceptual ideas into highly competitive, real-world shopfloor scenarios. *Lead and conduct
* Industrial System Design and Modelling projects from initial concept to deployment, optimizing flows and ensuring the best industrial footprint for plant activities.
* *Develop and manage
* Industrial Line Flow Simulations and Digital Twins using advanced 3D software (e.g., 3DExperience) to anticipate, replicate, and optimize assembly line behavior.
* *Analyze and optimize
* the industrial performance of current and future manufacturing lines through time-value calculations, standard line balancing, and Value Stream Analysis deployment.
* *Drive
* the Machine Connectivity strategy at the plant level, collaborating closely with Maintenance, Operations, and central teams to define strategies, secure budgets, and improve machine availability.
* *Support and deploy
* Data Analytics projects and innovation technologies, managing data to enable predictive decision-making, pattern detection, and early breakdown warnings.
* *Collaborate
* with Industrial Architects and multidisciplinary teams to translate conceptual workflows into real shopfloor realities, factoring in surfaces, logistics, lead times, and station-level ergonomics. *

Education:
* University Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Aeronautical, or a related discipline).
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Experience:
* Proven experience in Manufacturing Engineering, preferably within complex industrial, automated, or aerospace environments.
* *High passion, energy, and motivation for continuous improvement. Strong teamwork spirit, creativity, integrity, reliability, and the leadership potential to manage transversal projects.
* *Languages:
* Negotiation level in English is a must. Strong proficiency in 3D environments (such as 3DExperience) for layouts, line simulation, and logistics analysis. Knowledge of flow simulation methodologies and data management.
* *Valuable / Nice to have:
* Knowledge of AnyLogic software is a strong plus. Experience in digital twin deployment, machine connectivity (IoT), or advanced data analytics. *Take a look at some of our social

benefits:
* *Work-Life Balance:
* Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year and a flexible hybrid working model when possible.
* *Health & Welfare:
* Comprehensive health insurance, life insurance, retirement plan, and study grants.
* *On-Site Facilities:
* Free canteen, kindergarten, and medical office at the Getafe plant.
* *Mobility:
* Collective transport service available depending on the working calendar and home location.
* *Growth & Culture:
* Excellent upskilling opportunities, great development prospects in a multicultural environment, and the possibility to collaborate in various corporate social responsibility initiatives.
* *Airbus is a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a worldwide scale, pioneering sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. With around 130,000 employees and as the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader, Airbus is at the forefront of the aviation industry, connecting people and places via air and space. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth. **Company:*
* Airbus Operations SL *Permanent ------
- *Entry Level *Manufacturing Engineering By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.