Strategic Product Lead - Industrial Computer Vision (d/f/m)

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Airbus ist Pionier einer nachhaltigen Luft- und Raumfahrt für eine sichere und vereinte Welt. Das Unternehmen arbeitet ständig an Innovationen für effiziente und technologisch fortschrittliche Lösungen in den Bereichen Luft- und Raumfahrt, Verteidigung sowie vernetzte Dienstleistungen. Airbus bietet moderne und treibstoffeffiziente Verkehrsflugzeuge sowie dazugehörige Dienstleistungen an. Airbus ist auch führend in Europa im Bereich Verteidigung und Sicherheit und eines der größten Raumfahrtunternehmen der Welt. Im Bereich Hubschrauber stellt Airbus die weltweit effizientesten Lösungen und Dienstleistungen für zivile und militärische Hubschrauber bereit.

Job description

In order to support the AI and Data Solutions Team, Airbus Aerostructures is looking for a ** Strategic Product Lead – Industrial Computer Vision (d/f/m)**

Airbus Aerostructures is the industrial powerhouse of Airbus. With over 12,000 employees across specialized sites, we are responsible for the highly efficient and sustainable production of aircraft structures. From the A320 family to the A350, we combine technological leadership with innovation to make emissions-reduced flying a reality. Our mantra is simple: We make IT fly.

Within this industrial giant, our Data and AI Solutions team acts as the central engine for digital transformation. We are a high-performing hub of AI specialists, software architects, and data engineers. We don't just "do IT" - we develop scalable, industrial-grade AI platforms that drive measurable financial value. Whether it’s Generative AI, Big Data, or Computer Vision, we are here to convert Aerostructures into a truly AI-driven company.

The Mission: From Vision to Reality

This is not a "business as usual" position. This is a newly created cornerstone role designed to bridge the gap between AI research and industrial scale. As our first Strategic Lead for Computer Vision, you won’t just join a process—you will design the blueprint for how Airbus Aerostructures sees, inspects, and builds the aircraft of tomorrow. Your objective is to lead a multi-million Euro project portfolio of Computer Vision (CV) initiatives that redefine quality assurance and production efficiency at Airbus AEROTRUCTUREs.

Your Location

You will be working at the largest production site for civil aircraft situated in Hamburg. Its location on the southern banks of the river Elbe includes the option to commute by ferry. Experience the special flair of Hamburg in your spare time where vibrant cosmopolitan culture meets nautic legacy.

Your benefits

• Attractive salary and special payments
• 30 days paid vacation and extra days-off for special occasions
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development prospects
• Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, transportation subsidy, employee benefits at cooperating companies
• On-site-facilities: Kindergarten close to the site, medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria
• Compatibility of family & work (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout)
• Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard

Your tasks and responsibilities

As the strategic engine behind our Computer Vision roadmap, you synchronize technical feasibility with industrial reality. Your mandate is to lead a multi-million Euro portfolio while orchestrating the cultural and operational shifts necessary to make AI-driven quality assurance a cornerstone of the Airbus production system.

1. Change Management & Organizational Transformation

• Strategic Advocacy: You are the face of Computer Vision at ASA. You will translate complex AI concepts into business value, convincing senior stakeholders through data-driven storytelling.
• Cultural Pivot: Lead the "human side" of AI. You will ensure that our 12,000+ employees embrace CV solutions, addressing fears and fostering a mindset of "AI as a partner."
• Industrial Integration: Navigate the corporate landscape to move CV from "innovation lab" to "shop-floor reality," ensuring it becomes a standard part of the ASA production DNA.

2. Portfolio Management & Business Development Investment

• Leadership: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of a multi-million Euro CV project portfolio. You define the "why" and "when," ensuring every project delivers measurable ROI.
• Funding & Sustainability: Develop and defend business cases for AI investments. You will identify "Known Potentials" in our plants (Hamburg, Stade, etc.) and convert them into funded industrial projects.
• Global Synergy: Orchestrate collaborations across the Airbus Group to leverage group-wide platforms while maintaining KYDK’s agile edge.

3. Technical Vision & Expert Guidance

• Architectural Oversight: Provide the technical North Star for our specialists. You don't need to write the code, but you must be able to evaluate the "robustness" and "scalability" of the solutions your team builds.
• Technology Roadmap: Identify which emerging CV technologies (e.g., Synthetic Data, Edge AI) are ready for industrialization and integrate them into the KYDK strategy.
• Quality & Airworthiness: Ensure that all vision systems meet the uncompromising safety and certification standards of the aerospace industry.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

We are seeking a visionary leader capable of bridging high-level strategic change with deep technological expertise. You will leverage your extensive leadership track record to drive industrial innovation, implementing advanced computer vision use cases that deliver tangible business value across the ASA ecosystem.

• Strategic Leadership: Proven track record (8+ years) in leading complex, cross-functional projects or technical teams within a large corporate environment. You are comfortable managing high-value portfolios and multi-national teams.
• Change Management: Demonstrated ability to drive organizational change. You possess the skills to manage resistance, influence stakeholders at all levels, and lead people through complex digital transitions.
• Communication & Social Influence: You possess high "Social Influence." You can explain AI to a mechanic and a CEO with equal impact and empathy, fostering trust in new technologies.
• Resilience & Corporate Agility: You thrive in "white space" and remain decisive when navigating the "political Airbus game" and complex organizational structures.
• Technical Fluency: A Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant field. You possess a profound conceptual understanding of Computer Vision architectures, Deep Learning, and Cloud-based deployment (GCP/AWS) to guide and challenge technical specialists.
• Business Development & ROI: Experience in managing multi-million Euro budgets and building compelling business cases for digital products that focus on value creation.
• Analytical Thinking: The ability to translate messy, real-world industrial problems into structured, scalable AI use cases

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions. Please apply with salary expectation and starting date!

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