Specialist for Surface Preparation and Surface Treatment (m/f)

Job Description: A job opportunity for a Specialist for Surface Preparation and Surface Treatment (m/f) has arisen in Airbus in Toulouse. You will work as part of a highly motivated transnational team to develop and deploy surface preparation and surface treatment processes applicable on various metallic and polymeric materials. The position is an excellent opportunity to use your skills to contribute to innovative work that improves the environmental footprint of aircraft by applying the latest pre-treatment, treatment and coating technologies. Our big challenge is to develop and deploy the next generation of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) compliant coatings technologies to prepare Airbus for a “green” future. This is done in cooperation with aircraft programs, manufacturing engineering and supply chain to ensure best benefit on our existing and future aircrafts) What you will be doing: For a self-motivated team player with initiative and a flexible approach we can offer ongoing opportunities for career development. The job is based in Toulouse, France, but you will also have a flexible approach to travel to other company sites and customers when required. Team members are located all over Europe, strong collaboration and exchange is expected. You will contribute to multi-program projects by assessing & developing coating technologies. This is done by assessing supplier proposals or Airbus owned developments. A key part of the job is related to EHS compliant coatings (e.g. REACH) and Research & Technology related projects. In detail the job consists in: * Development, qualification & deployment of Materials & Processes (M&P) Surface Technologies (surface preparation/Surface treatments) for mature industrial application, especially on metals and polymeric/Composite materials * Specify and verify materials and processes performance & quality data as basis for certification * Assess & verify corrosion & protection properties with respect to aircraft needs * Ensure reactive support to Final Assembly Lines and Major Component Assembly for design & build, including M&P expert support. * Ensure M&P operational Support to plants and Risk Sharing Partners (RSP)/supplier based on experience As the successful candidate, you must be able to demonstrate the following: * Educated to a degree in Material Science and/or Chemistry (preferred in materials science or chemical engineering) * Experience in surface preparation / surface treatments by development/production. Surface preparations and coating technologies free of hazardous (REACH related) substances shall be known by the applicant. * Project Management Skills * Negotiation level of English Please ensure that a covering letter detailing motivations and suitability for this position is included in your application. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: Airbus Operations SAS Contract Type: Permanent Contract / CDI / Unbefristet / Contrato indefinido Experience Level: Professional / Expérimenté(e) / Professionell / Profesional Job Family: Materials & Processes By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.