AIT- coordinator Solar Arrays - Freelance opdracht in Leiden

• Lead, coach and develop a team of approximately 20–25 AIT Technicians and Test Engineers
• Plan and allocate team resources based on project priorities, capacity and production requirements
• Coordinate activities and ensure the effective execution of assembly, integration and testing activities
• Monitor team performance, workload, progress and resource utilization
• Act as an important point of contact for AIT Managers, Project Leaders and other key stakeholders
• Identify bottlenecks and operational challenges and initiate improvements and corrective actions
• Lead and support process improvement initiatives within the department
• Translate technical challenges into practical solutions and ensure these are effectively implemented
• Support the professional development of team members through coaching, feedback and performance management
• Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Work Preparation, Quality and Logistics
• Contribute to departmental planning, operational improvements and strategic initiatives
• Ensure that activities are performed in accordance with applicable quality, safety and aerospace standards

At Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands, we work at the frontiers of technology in one of the most challenging and rapidly changing industries in the world: Space. Our products and services – including Solar Arrays, Launcher Structures, Instruments and Optical Communication – are among the best in the world. They enable missions that are of great importance for our everyday life on Earth, such as satellite navigation, communications, climate research and monitoring of air quality.

At our state-of-the-art facilities in Leiden, a team of highly skilled professionals works on the design, development, assembly, integration, testing and delivery of advanced space products and systems.

• In the event of an award, it is mandatory for the candidate/supplier to request a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) for the candidate, covering ( job aspects 11, 12, 13, 36, 37, 38, 61 en 71.
• Kandidaat gaat akkoord met de gestelde detacheringsvoorwaarde
• At least a Bachelor's degree (HBO) or MBO+ in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics or a related technical discipline;
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, with approximately 8–10 years being ideal;
• Proven leadership or people management experience within a technical, production or manufacturing environment;
• Hands-on technical experience that enables you to understand technical challenges and translate them into practical solutions;
• Experience within the aerospace, aviation, space or another high-tech manufacturing environment;
• Demonstrable experience with process improvement and leading improvement initiatives;
• A continuous improvement mindset; experience with Lean or Six Sigma is considered a strong advantage;

Wensen:

• Continuous improvement mindset
• experience with Lean or Six Sigma is considered a strong advantage
• Experience with SAP or another ERP system is considered an advantage
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• Strong planning and organizational skills;
• Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English;
• The ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders in a complex technical environment.
• A proactive, decisive and solution-oriented leadership style;

Duur: 12 maanden
Uren per week: 40
Start: 2026-10-01T21:59:00Z
Werkdagen: 40 hours per week (minimum 32 hours on-site)