Production Systems & Digitalization Manager at Airbus (m/f/x)

MES strategies with global impact – bring your ideas into the system.
At Airbus Operations GmbH in Hamburg Finkenwerder, you will contribute to the digital future of manufacturing as Manager Production Systems & Digitalization. Your focus will be on the global rollout and further development of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) – tailored to international stakeholders, production realities, and strategic requirements. Responsibility, visibility, and creative freedom – this position combines IT expertise with operational excellence.

The gross annual salary is between €82,500 and a maximum of €85,400, depending on qualifications. If you have already applied to ARTS, we look forward to working with you to find other suitable positions – multiple applications are therefore not necessary.

Job details

Workplace: Hamburg Finkenwerder

Occupational Area: Engineering / Manufacturing / Production

Contract: Temporary employment

Job-ID: 18240

Customer:

Tasks

• Integration and implementation of the global MES digital strategy at all locations and programs
• Coordination of global MES network activities and rollout planning, taking local requirements into account
• Communication interface between production teams, engineering, IT, and international stakeholders
• Change management, including training, governance workshops, and communication measures
• Monitoring and reporting using KPIs and 4-box reports for progress control and risk assessment
• Budget control for assigned deliverables and support of the MiP (Move into Production) process
• Participation in international workshops and occasional business trips within Europe

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, project management, industrial engineering, business administration, or international management
• Many years of professional experience in production planning, process planning, and work preparation
• Experience in change management and with IT systems in a production environment (MES, ERP, etc.)
• Good knowledge of lean management, project management, and risk management
• Confident use of Google Workspace; knowledge of Skywise is an advantage
• Business fluent English (at least C1); other foreign languages such as German, French, or Spanish are a plus
• Resume in English required
• A valid, unrestricted work permit for the European Union (no student visa) is mandatory