Head of Production Pilatus Ibérica - Sevilla
Production & Manufacturing
* Manufacturing Ibérica
* Full-time
* Sevilla, Spain
Fly with us into the future and become part of the team at one of the most innovative aircraft manufacturers in the world.
Your Tasks
* Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership to a multidisciplinary team, encompassing both Production and Manufacturing Engineering, to ensure operational excellence and technical rigor
* Lead the industrialization of new work packages, from concept to serial production readiness
* Direct, coordinate, and continuously optimize manufacturing processes for aircraft assemblies (including wire harness team tasks), securing achievement of production milestones while upholding the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance
* Build and maintain a high-performance culture, coaching mid-level managers and team leaders. Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
* Anticipate and resolve production bottlenecks through proactive stakeholder engagement and strong cross-functional coordination with Planning, Procurement, Quality, and the Headquarters in Stans
* Define and implement robust KPIs, dashboards, and governance routines to monitor performance; deliver clear, data-driven bi-weekly reports to the Pilatus Ibérica Board of Directors to support decision-making and transparency
With this you convince us
* Master's degree in Engineering; a specialization in Aeronautics is highly desirable
* Minimum of 10 years' experience in the aerospace industry, including at least 5 years in leadership roles within production environments
* In-depth knowledge of aerospace manufacturing systems, with strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing methodologies and Quality Management standards (e.g., EN9100, Part 21G, OT, OQ, OC)
* Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with solid experience in project management, teams management, risks management, problems resolution and effective cross-functional communication
* Proven success in the industrialization and ramp-up of complex aerospace structures and components
* Fluent in English (minimum C1 level); proficiency in German is a strong asset
What we offer
* A committed, international team and and the chance to work on unique, cutting-edge projects
* Support for training and opportunities for personal and professional development
* The opportunity to be part of something significant: contribute to the development of a new facility in Sevilla and play a key role in shaping its future success
* Opportunities for career advancement within Pilatus Ibérica and the broader Pilatus network
* A supportive and inclusive work culture that values diversity and encourages leadership
Become part of the Pilatus family
* We want to address everyone with our job ad's and are committed to diversity in our company – we are looking forward to receiving your online application
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