Ariane 6 Pulse Line Production Manager
About the job
## Position Overview We are looking for a Production Responsible to support the industrial strategy of our production plant within the space division. This key role will be responsible for managing all the structures and launchers production lines: Ariane 6 Pulse Line and the rest of the launchers structure business.
The role also includes supporting the Industrial function for the Ariane 6 ramp up, and also supporting turnaround targets. ## Main Responsibilities - To deliver on cost, on quality, on time. - Lead all FO activities in Production role. - Gathering and analyzing technical and financial data. - Lead all Health & Safety routines in the assembly lines. - Identifying future needs in production resources, space, and subcontracting. - Lead and foster all the improvement initiatives. - Evaluating tasks suitable for outsourcing. - Coordinating with technical, operational, and business teams to ensure strategic alignment. - Operational Gates strategy implementation. - Participate and support all plant routines: MPS, Go meetings... - Develop and maintain detailed planning of plant activities. - Coordinate and manage internal stakeholders within the plant: quality, logistics, safety, planning, etc. - Support for New Program Proposals (BIDs). - Contributing to the definition of resources and means required for new programs. - Resources and Process Optimization - Proposing improvements in layout, production flows, and operational efficiency. - Overseeing the implementation of new industrial means. ## Candidate Profile - Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or similar. - Previous experience in plant management, industrial projects, or strategic planning will be appreciated. - Knowledge of production processes, investment planning, and subcontracting. - Strong communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills. - Focus on Health & Safety profile. ## What We Offer - Involvement in cutting-edge projects within the Space sector. - Dynamic, high-tech environment with strong industrial impact. - Professional development opportunities and continuous training.
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 SAU ## Employment Type Permanent ------- ## Experience Level Professional ## Job Family Leadership <JF-FA-EM> By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment.
This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. 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.
From Airbus Defence and Space's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
Selected agencies hiring now
NESC Staffing (Nesco Resource)Engineering and technical staffing agency
Engineering and technical staffing firm placing engineers, designers, technicians and manufacturing staff on contract and direct hire.
Places: Mechanical, Avionics, Systems & Test, Technicians
Chipton-RossEngineering and technical staffing agency
Aerospace and defense engineering staffing firm with offices in El Segundo, Long Beach and Playa Del Rey, California, Charleston, Pascagoula and Newport News, placing engineers, designers and technicians on contract and direct hire.
Places: Mechanical, Avionics, Systems & Test, Technicians
These agencies and apps pay SpaceJobs.Now a referral fee when someone we introduce is placed or signs up. It costs you nothing and never changes your pay. Employers' own jobs below keep their own order.
Sponsored jobs from job networks, which pay SpaceJobs.Now when you click one.
Free tools for this application: check your resume against this job, answer the application's questions or see every free tool.
New space manufacturing and technician jobs, by email
One email a week with the newest ones, straight from the employers' own careers sites, with the pay each posting states. Free, stop anytime.
About Airbus Defence and Space
Satellites, exploration hardware and laser terminals, built inside the Airbus group.
Pay on its listings: 0% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
How it pays: Paid as an employee of Airbus, under the employment terms each posting states.
More open jobs at Airbus Defence and Space
More space manufacturing and technician jobs
- Senior Manufacturing Engineer I - Avionics & Test$115,200–$144,000/yr
- Senior Manufacturing Engineer II - Avionics & Test$132,000–$176,000/yr
- Manufacturing Engineer$100,000–$130,000/yr
- Manufacturing Engineer (Tanks)$68,000–$80,000/yr
- CNC Lathe Machinist I and II, Prototype Shop$29–$40/hr
- Manufacturing Engineer, Machining & Additive Associate (Winter 2027)$1,925/wk
A certified technician, machinist or welder?
One profile for every employer here. Space companies and their recruiters ask us for people with a specific degree, clearance, specialty or location: add yours once, and when a job fits, we introduce you, only with your yes. Free.
Airbus Defence and Space openings, sent to you weekly
Each week we send the newest postings from Airbus Defence and Space's own careers site, along with similar openings at other space employers. It costs nothing and you can stop anytime.