Materials & Processes Engineer

ManchingFull-timePosted Aug 4, 2026

Job Description:

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a

Materials & Processes Engineer (d/f/m)

to support the Materials and Processes Organisation for structural materials.

The metallic or poylmers technology engineer is a key contributor during the complete product life cycle of military aircrafts (different type certificates such as legacy aircraft - Eurofighter, Tornado - or new developments - Eurodrone, new fighter aircraft). The engineer drives metal or polymer technology development and is involved in the development, design and manufacturing of Airbus military aircraft products.

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 and special payments

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

  • Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development prospects

  • Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, subsidies for public transport, employee benefits at cooperating companies

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

  • Compatibility of family & work (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout)

  • Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard

Your tasks and responsibilities

  • Technology, development and qualification projects in the area of metallic or polymer materials and applicable processes

  • Creation of material and process specifications as well as test method specifications

  • Providing expertise in the area of the materials and applicable processes to peers and customers in design, stress, fatigue, quality, manufacturing and suppliers

  • Assessment of Waiver / Concessions

  • Engagement in national and international Standardization Committees

  • Process & Product Audits (technical support)

  • Performance of Defect Investigations

  • Support to obsolescence management

  • Critical reviews of technical documentation  

Desired skills and qualifications

  • University Degree (Master) in material science or aerospace engineering with materials background

  • Curious and open mindset

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with stakeholders

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

  • Strategic and analytical skills

  • Good communication skills in both German and English

  • Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary, international team

This position will require a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

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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:

Materials & Processes <JF-EN-EG>

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Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

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.

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