Manufacturing Engineering Director

Production Engineering XOP Location Sevilla

Fly with us into the future and become part of the team at one of the most innovative aircraft manufacturers in the world.

Your Tasks
  • Define, lead and deploy the Manufacturing Engineering strategy for the Iberian region, aligned with industrial, quality and business objectives.
  • Manage and develop the Manufacturing Engineering team, ensuring proper resource allocation, technical capability development and team performance.
  • Lead the adaptation of aerostructure designs into work instructions, manufacturing and assembly guidelines, ensuring efficient and compliant industrialization.
  • Oversee tooling management, including definition, validation, lifecycle management and continuous optimization.
  • Coordinate activities related to cable loom and electrical workshop operations, ensuring proper industrialization, integration and production support.
  • Drive the implementation, continuous improvement and standardization of aircraft industrialization processes, enhancing efficiency, quality, safety and cost performance.
With this you convince us
  • University degree in Aeronautical, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or similar.
  • Solid experience (minimum 10 years) in Manufacturing Engineering within the aerospace sector, including proven team leadership responsibilities.
  • Strong knowledge of aerostructure industrialization, manufacturing and assembly processes, tooling and electrical/cable loom environments.
  • Experience in continuous improvement, process standardization and change management in complex industrial settings.
  • Strong leadership skills, strategic mindset, decision-making capability and a results-driven, collaborative approach.
  • Fluent English (C1) required; ability to work in multinational environments. Native or advanced Spanish. German would be a plus.
What we offer
  • A committed, international team and unique projects
  • Support for training and opportunities for personal and professional development
  • The opportunity to be part of something significant: contribute to the development of a new facility in Sevilla and play a key role in shaping its future success
  • Opportunities for career advancement within Pilatus Iberica and the broader Pilatus network
  • A supportive and inclusive work culture that values diversity and encourages leadership
Become part of the Pilatus family
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