Packaging Manager / Expert (d/f/m), Hamburg

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

Tasks

• Develop and implement compliant packaging solutions for sensitive aerospace components (e.g. avionics, turbine blades, sensors…) while meeting timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Own and drive the PPWR roadmap by translating evolving regulatory requirements into clear priorities, actionable development guidelines, and concrete implementation plans.
• Ensure product integrity against physical damage, corrosion, and electrostatic discharge throughout global supply chains.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with external vendors and suppliers, including negotiating terms for materials and printing services
• Ensure strict compliance with aerospace standards (ATA Spec 300) and dangerous goods regulations (IATA DGR / 49 CFR).
• Analyse existing packaging workflows to identify and implement improvements for sustainability, efficiency and cost reduction.

Profile

• Educational Background: Degree in Packaging Technology, Engineering, Material Science or a related technical discipline such as Logistics.
• Industry Expertise: Experience in developing protective packaging for high-value components, ideally within the aerospace or high-tech sector.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of ATA Specification 300 and IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), and a solid understanding of PPWR and sustainable packaging requirements with the ability to translate regulations into practical development guidance.
• Technical & IT Skills: Familiarity with SAP-ERP systems.
• Work Style: A proactive, solution-oriented, and service-minded approach with a high level of attention to detail.
• Vendor/Supplier Management: Strong vendor management and negotiation skills regarding material selection and services
• Language skills: Negotiation-level proficiency in both German and English is mandatory for this position.