Commercial Project Manager

Be part of a unique growth story!
Join us to help build the leading advanced composites automation and digital manufacturing company. Airborne is a technology leader in advanced composites, specialised in the industrialisation of engineering and manufacturing of durable fibre reinforced composites for Space, Aeronautics, Transport and Marine industries. Via Airborne’s unique combination of skills: our deep and wide composites, software engineering and mechatronics know-how – we enable our customers to unlock their full potential in digital manufacturing growth and create a competitive advantage. We are agile, flexible and think like a start-up. This nimble approach is challenging for many incumbent companies—but it’s at the heart of how we think to build winning positions by developing integrated, automated and connected manufacturing solutions for the composite industry. Together we are a dynamic group of 135 highly educated and passionate employees, split between our headquarter in The Hague Ypenburg (NL) and our site in Lambourn (UK).

Your Role

Being one of our Project Managers, you are responsible for the engineering and delivery of our automation systems and production lines. All projects have a high technology content and demanding customers, and you will work with your team to manage the technology challenges to deliver the product within budget, planning and scope.

The unique character of Airborne is the combination of composites, mechanical and software expertise that create the ground-breaking automation and digital solutions. As Project Manager you will manage these very different domains and the interfaces between them.

You will build your teams and create an energized atmosphere where the team members are fearless, engaged and connected to the one purpose of delivering a system that makes the customer happy. The organization of Airborne is heavily based on cross-functional project teams that manage the project holistically and with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Airborne has a strong international orientation, in customers, suppliers and colleagues. You will navigate the cultural differences and are open to occasional travelling.

What are your responsibilities?

• Lead the realization of multidisciplinary projects from contract to delivery

• Manage budget, timelines, and customer satisfaction

• Mentor colleagues and support business unit growth

• Ensure continuous quality improvement

Airborne has a strong international orientation, in customers, suppliers and colleagues. You will navigate the cultural differences and are open to occasional travelling.

Your team

In this role, you will report to the Team Lead Project Management. You will work together with colleagues from the commercial department, procurement, engineering department and production.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master’s in Engineering (Mechanical, Automation, Aerospace)

• At least 7 years of technical project management experience

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Knowledge of automation, composites, and Lean Manufacturing

• Comfortable with project management tools and reporting

• Residing within commuting distance of The Hague

Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship or relocation for this role.

Why Airborne?

• A trust-driven workplace with autonomy and innovation at its core

• Continuous challenges and opportunities to grow personally and professionally

• Inspiring environment with talented colleagues

• Competitive employment terms, including 32 days annual leave, pension plan, and hybrid working options

• An annual gross salary between € 60.000,-  and € 90.000,- depending on experience