Team Leader MCA (m/f/d)

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Team Leader MCA (m/f/d)

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General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions.

Reference number

2026-170422

Job details

Job field / Job profile

Manufacture assembly and repair - Electrical assembly

Job title

Team Leader MCA (m/f/d)

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Technician

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Role Overview

The MCA Team Leader is responsible for coordinating Safran production activities related to the installation and assembly of the basic wiring harness across all configurations of the H145 helicopter.

Based at the Safran Donauwörth site, located on Airbus Helicopters premises, the Team Leader manages and leads a production team of up to 25 technicians and operators. The role ensures safe, compliant, and on-time production delivery while driving performance, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of up to 25 technicians and operators

• Foster effective teamwork and a collaborative working environment

• Manage team conflicts constructively and decisively

• Assign tasks in line with aircraft production schedules and priorities

• Ensure knowledge transfer and onboarding support for new team members

• Ensure discipline, adherence to procedures, and performance standards

Operations & Quality

• Guarantee adherence to schedules and lead-times

• Monitor and ensure full production traceability

• Complete daily internal and customer progress tracking systems

• Achieve production performance and yield targets defined by the Production

Manager

• Monitor and control access requests and related records

• Lead and animate SQCDP routines

• Drive compliance with Quality standards and processes

• Ensure adherence to FOD (Foreign Object Debris) prevention rules

• Ensure strict application of HSE and 5S standards

• Know and apply Quality and HSE policies relevant to the position

• Report technical non-conformities (NC), definition issues, or malfunctions

• Escalate management-related issues when necessary

Communication & Improvement

• Communicate effectively with Safran and Airbus management

• Prepare and deliver concise progress summaries and reports

• Promote transparent upward and cross-functional communication

• Actively contribute to process improvement initiatives

• Promote operational excellence and performance optimization

• Support the achievement of site-level objectives

Candidate skills & requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Technical degree (preferably in aerospace, electrical engineering, or related field)

• Experience in aerospace production, ideally in electrical wiring installation

• Solid understanding of customer service in an industrial environment

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and convince teams

• Proven conflict-resolution skills and assertiveness

• Solution-oriented mindset and ability to perform under high workload

• Good understanding of the trades represented within the team

• Strong communication skills

• Fluency in English and German is an advantage

Job location

Job location

Europe, Germany

City (-ies)

Donauwörth

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Professional Certificate

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

Additional Languages preferred

· 
English (Fluent)

· 
German (Intermediate)