Strategic Product Lead – Industrial Computer Vision (dfm)
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Job Summary
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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 12000 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 dont just do IT - we develop scalable industrial-grade AI platforms that drive measurable financial value. Whether its 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 wont just join a processyou 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 12000 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 KYDKs agile edge.
3. Technical Vision & Expert Guidance
Architectural Oversight: Provide the technical North Star for our specialists. You dont 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 Masters 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!
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.
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