Training Simulator Production Manager (m/f/d)

Job Description:

Eurodrone Programme:

With its ground-breaking industrial and commercial setup and its unique certification and flexibility, the European Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) showcases how European industry can find innovative ways to support strategic autonomy needs and prepare for the Future Combat Air System. The European MALE RPAS is not just the first programme to fully implement digital design manufacturing and services (DDMS). It is also seen as a ‘light-house’ programme, not only within Airbus, but also for the entire aeronautics industry in Europe.

Become part of the UAS business and rise to the challenges ahead!

Mission and activities:

In the Airbus Defence and Space Military Aircraft Simulation Domain, we develop top-notch, high-fidelity engineering and training simulations for a variety of aircraft, supporting the entire development lifecycle.

Under the term “Virtual Engineering” (VE), the VE team is establishing a new way of working within the European MALE RPAS (Eurodrone) programme. Our mission is to generate and deploy a central simulation framework, including all associated governance, processes, and tools, to support the development, integration, and verification of the European MALE RPAS.

A dedicated product of VE is the Eurodrone Training Simulator, which will be deployed to various locations across Europe for crew training.

As Training Simulator Production Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful production, delivery, and acceptance of the Eurodrone Training Simulators. A significant portion of their production will be subcontracted to external suppliers; you will supervise and coordinate their work from contract award through to final delivery and acceptance.

As a valued member of our international and multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on this critical programme for Airbus Defence and Space. Your work will involve collaborating with experts across various domains to ensure the success of the Eurodrone system.

Your location:

Located about an hour’s drive north of Munich, Manching is an up-and-coming market town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Here, you can enjoy the quality of life in the countryside while the pleasures of near-by cities are still within easy reach.

Your benefits:

• Attractive salary including holiday pay, Christmas bonus and profit sharing

• 30 days holidays and extra days-off for special occasions

• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects

• Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, public transport subsidy, discounts at local businesses

• On-site-facilities: Medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria, kindergarten nearby

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.

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Manage the ED Simulation Lab & Facilities

  • Manage physical upgrades of the ED SimLab

  • Manage Training Simulator facilities

• Coordinate Training Simulator Production

  • Act as point of contact for Procurement

  • Define Statements of Work for external suppliers

  • Define Technical Specification for external suppliers

  • Support the external supplier selection process

  • Manage external suppliers:

    • Perform Design Reviews with external suppliers 

    • Supervise production execution by external suppliers

    • Define and execute supplier qualification and acceptance process

    • Manage production finalization (transport, assembly, commissioning)

  • Support to Training Simulator acceptance

• Contribute to Training Simulator Development & Qualification

You will support our international operations through occasional travel.

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline

Professional Experience:

• Proven experience in Project Management

• Experience in the production of complex electronic devices

• Experience in managing external suppliers

• Desirable:

  • Experience in simulator development

  • Experience in pilot training

  • General understanding of aeronautics

Technical Skills:

• General understanding of complex system architectures and design principles

• Ability to conduct technical design reviews

• Knowledge of production processes and quality assurance

Work Methods and Soft Skills:

• Ability to work in large teams and be an excellent team player

• Ability to work independently

• Proactive approach

Language Skills:

• English: Business fluent

• German, Spanish, French or Italian are a plus

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

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 Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Testing

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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.