Head of Materials & Processes (w/m/d)

​​​​​​​The Head of Materials & Processes is disciplinary leading the Materials & Processes (M&P) department dealing with the complete aircraft (primary & secondary structure, systems & cabin support). The leadership role includes to build up an efficient team and build up state-of-the art competences inside the team to secure the deliverables as well as defining the methods, processes and tools required to execute the activities throughout the product life-cycle from early research and concept phases, programme development to continuous product support.

• Leading and managing the required resources, competences and capabilities according to defined deliverables and agreed head-count target.
• Leading disciplinary the engineering department “EAM Materials & Processes”.
• Ensure definition & regular updates of material and process standards and procedural documents mandatory for establishing full set of relevant OEM procedural framework; deliver full support of M&P input for procedures lead by process owners outside M&P.
• Responsible for M&P deliverables in Time / Cost / Quality (TCQ) throughout the complete lifecycle of aircraft, flying fleet, 328eco development and respective R&T projects.
• Responsible for internal and external workpackages in TCQ.
• Implement programme and project requirements into a resource planning including core and non-core activities and a viable sub-contracting / Make or Buy policy in the scope of M&P perimeter.
• Ensure adequate numbers of signatory candidates are trained and prepared for delegation according to design organisation processes.
• Implement and support company strategy with proper positioning of the M&P team in line with future needs and trends.
• Leading complex tasks internally and externally; defining specifications and Means of Compliance
• Define and drive opportunities for digitalisation and automatisation of airframe M&P processes, methods & tools.
• M&P Integrator for complete aircraft.

• Recognised expertise in field of M&P
• Educated Engineering degree (MA Eng/Sc, Dr./PhD.) specialized all kinds of M&P topics 
• 15+ years professional expertise in relevant fields of aircraft development M&P
• Wide proficiency in material and special process qualifications and definition of processes & interfaces
• New aircraft development experience (CS25) in several aircraft projects
• Ability to prioritise, manage and execute multiple simultaneous tasks
• Product development experience of several aircraft programme
• Lead and instruct complex tasks internal/external
• Very good presenting, communication and leadership skills

We are looking forward to your application!