VIE Manufacturing Engineering Process Optimisation (d/f/m)

Job Description

In order to support Manufacturing Engineering, Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Volunteer for International Experience (VIE) Manufacturing Engineering Process Optimisation (d/f/m). You are a highly motivated graduate (d/f/m) and want to get to know the work of Airbus? Then apply now! We look forward to you supporting us in technical support Germany as a Volunteer for International Experience.

Location and Details

• Location: Donauwörth (Germany)
• Start:
• Duration: 24 months

Definition VIE

The Volunteer for International Experience (VIE) program is an international program sponsored by the French Ministry of Economy, Finance and Employment, open to Airbus to offer young professionals the opportunity to have valuable paid work experience abroad in a technical or business function. We are looking for highly motivated graduates aged 18 to 28 years, who are citizens of the European Union (all E.U. nationals, plus Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein).

Candidates meeting these criteria and interested in a VIE, please register before your 28th birthday on the website For graduates who would be interested in a career with Airbus, this could be the start of a rewarding future in a dynamic and forward‑thinking sector.

Your location

At our Donauwörth site, located on the banks of the river Danube, we develop helicopters from the initial idea to the airworthy product. Watch them take off and touch down on our own on‑site test airfield.

Your Benefits

• Work‑life balance with a 35‑hour week (flexitime).
• Traveling within Europe (team events) is possible after consultation and agreement from the department.
• International environment with the opportunity to network globally.
• Work with modern/diversified technologies.
• At Airbus, we see you as a valuable team member and you are not hired to brew coffee, instead you are in close contact with the interfaces and are part of our weekly team meetings.
• Opportunity to participate in the Generation Airbus Community to expand your own network.

Nonconformities

• Handling of design nonconformities on components or assemblies, both internally and externally at the center or in the FAL (Final Assembly Line): implementing the repair solution defined by the engineering office, checking inventory, and, if necessary, processing or scrapping parts.
• Handling of received design nonconformities and external supplier nonconformities.
• Industry liaison on the Screening Board for NCM (Non Conformity Management) and iDelivery management for 3.2 actions.
• iDelivery management for non‑conformity tasks related to engineering issues.

Continuous Improvement

• Submitting suggestions for work improvements from production.
• Resolve technical issues that lead to recurring time or cost losses, and develop corrective, remedial, and preventive measures.
• Organise the workplace with regard to ergonomics, safety, and process improvement.
• Facilitate sustainable problem‑solving.

Additional Activities

• Prepare and manage concessions for design‑related issues.
• Improve and maintain tools (production equipment).
• Support supply chain quality management by providing information, data, reports, etc., for further NC management.

Desired Skills And Qualifications

• Completed degree in aeronautical engineering or equivalent.
• Strong customer oriented, organized, structured, rigorous and dynamic mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive, goal oriented, and independent work.
• High degree of customer focus.
• Familiarity with CATIA or SAP would be nice to have.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Fluent in English, German is a plus.

Legal and Equal Opportunity Statements

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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.