Head of Materials & Processes

Deutsche Aircraft

Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany

This is what drives you

You have a clear idea of what you want: To contribute to the vision of safe and energy-efficient flying, in a team of like-minded aviation enthusiasts who are determined to shape the future of aviation.

This is what you can do

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.

You’ll bring this with you

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.

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