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Job Description: Airbus is looking for a Head of Manufacturing Engineering & Industrial Technical Support to join our A220 team based in Mobile, AL. As Head of Manufacturing Engineering and Industrial Technical Support, you will lead the A220 Manufacturing Engineering and Industrial Support teams across the full FAL and Customer Line scope. This role drives operational excellence by overseeing technical shop floor support, industrial ramp-up, and continuous improvement (AOS) strategies to ensure local performance aligns with global Center of Competence (CoC) guidelines. Provide operational leadership for A220 industrial functions, including Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling, and Site Services. You will define and execute local industrial strategies, driving performance and continuous improvement throughout the assembly and delivery process. Meet the Team: The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities help assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along with two (soon to be three) production lines for the A220 and A320 Family aircraft. On the shop floor you'll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft. Your working environment: On 'Airbus Way' you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus' strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond. How we care for you:
Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program. Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages. Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.
Core Responsibilities:
Strategic Coordination: Act as the primary transversal lead for Mobile-based CoCs, fostering close collaboration with Mirabel counterparts to synchronize industrial standards and performance. Industrial Integration: Drive the end-to-end integration of Jigs and Tools, ensuring the effective deployment of a $5M annual CAPEX budget to support site ramp-up and stability. Budgetary Management: Oversee local OPEX budgets, ensuring all CoC activities remain lean and compliant with the established Operating Plan (OP). Reporting & Governance: Provide direct visibility and reporting to the Head of A220 Mobile while maintaining a dotted-line alignment with the Mirabel Head of CoC.
Your Challenges:
Industrial Engineering
Responsible for the Industrial Engineering including SLB Team, Tooling and the industrial development projects in the FAL and the interface to Methods in Mirabel. Implement the aircraft manufacturing industrial processes (build sequence), around the product and the associated procedures within the same build process as the other 2 production lines located in Mirabel. Accountable for the prevention and elimination of disturbances in the manufacturing process. Driving the improvement in the FAL with the PPS team.
Site Services
Accountable to coordinate site services for A220 to include performance reviews at SLA and site level. Review performance of Mobile Site Services in general and in terms of Ramp-Up enablers. Support integration of site services governance with Mirabel. Identify cost competitiveness opportunities and risks with site service providers and recipients, participate in site competitiveness initiatives to support A220 AOP alignment. Address any deviations with relevant measures and actions at Mobile Site level; involve Mirabel sponsorship as required. Ensure site services SLAs are current and support A220 business needs.
Your Boarding Pass: Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or a relevant field and completion of a technology certification, preferred Master's degree preferred
Experience:
15 years of relevant experience in aviation with (Bachelors) or 13 years of relevant experience in aviation with (Masters) Knowledge of basic Production and Quality rules in aviation 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrialization or equivalent roles 5+ years of experience in managing & leading teams Experience in a multicultural work environment
Licensure/Certifications:
Airbus Bronze PM Certification (or above) preferred A sound knowledge of Airbus P&PM processes, methods and tools PMI-PMP certificate preferred
Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities: Required:
Excellent stakeholder management skills: listening, negotiation, conflict management, communication and intercultural skills in an international context Ability to deploy Project Management processes, methods and tools Ensure sharing of best practices within PM community (including feedback, lessons learnt); and thereby contribute to the development of a project management culture in Airbus Excellent knowledge and good work experience in project management is mandatory Excellent understanding of aircraft final assembly industrial processes Solution oriented way of working in high stress environment to ensure critical milestones
Travel Required: * 10 % Domestic and International Physical Requirements:
Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to Administrative position only PPE required
Citizenship Authorized to Work in the US This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: Airbus Americas, Inc.
Employment Type: US - Direct Hire
Experience Level: Professional
Remote Type: On-site
Job Family: Leadership
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