TECHNICAL DIRECTOR F/M

Airbus Helicopters Polska Sp. z o.o. is part of Airbus Helicopters and operates in the aeronautics engineering sector. The company focuses on engineering activities related to helicopters and aviation components, collaborating with Airbus Helicopters teams primarily located in France, Germany, and Spain. The role is situated in Łodz, Poland.

• Proven leadership and management skills with ability to optimize team performance and development.
• Excellent relationship management skills for engaging and managing stakeholders and suppliers.
• Self-motivated and capable of working under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Results-oriented with ability to plan and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to build, lead, and scale teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to establish strong cross-functional partnerships.
• Willingness to travel mainly to France and Germany.
• Excellent stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of Airbus and/or Airbus Helicopters is an advantage.
• Degree (preferably Master's) in engineering science.
• Experience leading an engineering function and delivering effective engineering strategies, policies, and processes.
• At least 5 years of proven aeronautics engineering experience including design, stress calculations, testing, or other areas.
• Proven project management experience.
• Proven ability to build business relationships with positive feedback.
• Technical understanding of aviation processes, components, and design techniques.
• Fluent in English and Polish; knowledge of French and/or German is a plus.
• Understanding of Polish business environment with management experience in Poland.

• Overall responsibility for the Engineering areas in Airbus Helicopters Polska, including people and technical management.
• Implement engineering strategy and operational goals to exceed quality, cost, and delivery expectations.
• Cultivate an environment of continuous learning and promote adoption of advanced engineering tools.
• Collaborate with Managing Director and Management Board in strategy development and implementation.
• Engage with Airbus Helicopters Engineering teams to deliver high-quality services and promote cross-site collaboration.
• Act as an escalation point for operational topics.
• Develop and align the engineering strategy with key stakeholders.
• Enhance project management and engineering skills across teams.
• Work closely with Airbus Helicopters leadership in France, Germany, and Spain.
• Contribute to business strategy and annual budgeting.
• Prepare and monitor engineering budgets, forecasts, and capital expenditure proposals.
• Drive Key Performance Indicators to ensure projects meet cost, time, and quality standards.
• Ensure engineering strategies meet Airbus Helicopters' business objectives.
• Manage planning and prioritization of multi-disciplinary resource allocation.
• Create and implement engineering vision, strategy, policies, and procedures.
• Own engineering policies, guidelines, and documentation.
• Evaluate business challenges and mitigate risks while developing opportunities.
• Support cross-functional project management activities.
• Report engineering activities regularly to the Managing Director.
• Ensure quality and reliability standards are upheld.
• Develop organizational structure, resource plans, and culture supporting business objectives.
• Provide leadership, coordination, training, and coaching to teams.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and manage attendance.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental policies are followed to maintain staff and visitor well-being.

The job requires readiness to perform business travels primarily to France and Germany. Candidates must have perfect command of English and Polish; knowledge of French and/or German is a plus. The employer commits to equal opportunities and non-discrimination. Applicants are warned against monetary exchange in recruitment, with a contact provided for reporting such cases.