Training Simulator Production Manager (m/f/d)

As Training Simulator Production Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful production, delivery, and acceptance of the Eurodrone Training Simulators. A significant portion of their production will be subcontracted to external suppliers; you will supervise and coordinate their work from contract award through to final delivery and acceptance. You will manage the ED Simulation Lab & Facilities, coordinate Training Simulator Production, and act as point of contact for Procurement. You will also define Statements of Work and Technical Specifications for external suppliers, support the supplier selection process, and manage external suppliers through design reviews, production supervision, and qualification/acceptance processes. You will contribute to Training Simulator Development & Qualification and support international operations through occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the ED Simulation Lab & Facilities
• Manage physical upgrades of the ED SimLab
• Manage Training Simulator facilities
• Coordinate Training Simulator Production
• Act as point of contact for Procurement
• Define Statements of Work for external suppliers
• Define Technical Specification for external suppliers
• Support the external supplier selection process
• Manage external suppliers:
• Perform Design Reviews with external suppliers
• Supervise production execution by external suppliers
• Define and execute supplier qualification and acceptance process
• Manage production finalization (transport, assembly, commissioning)
• Support to Training Simulator acceptance
• Contribute to Training Simulator Development & Qualification

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Proven experience in Project Management
• Experience in the production of complex electronic devices
• Experience in managing external suppliers
• General understanding of complex system architectures and design principles
• Ability to conduct technical design reviews
• Knowledge of production processes and quality assurance
• Ability to work in large teams and be an excellent team player
• Ability to work independently
• Proactive approach
• English: Business fluent

Nice to have

• Experience in simulator development
• Experience in pilot training
• General understanding of aeronautics
• German, Spanish, French or Italian are a plus

Benefits

• Attractive salary including holiday pay, Christmas bonus and profit sharing
• 30 days holidays and extra days-off for special occasions
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects
• Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, public transport subsidy, discounts at local businesses
• On-site-facilities: Medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria, kindergarten nearby