Job Description:

Airbus Americas, Inc is looking for a Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering - 2nd Shift (A320) to join our team based in Mobile, AL.

As part of the ME Technical Shop Floor Support (TSFS) Leadership team, the incumbent will assist in coordinating all activities related to ME TSFS team functions within their designated business area. The ME TSFS Manager will ensure that ME TSFS topics are addressed in a timely manner to support production needs and escalation requirements.  The incumbent will act as a leader and subject matter expert for their business area and will also be responsible for the training and development of new team members.  

Your Challenges:

Task and Team Management:     

• Manage the team of ME Technical Shop Floor Support within their respective business area

• Manage non-conformities and concessions within assigned area, insure the specific work orders for FAL are released according to the FAL Milestones

• Provide technical support to production on all issues within the escalation process.

• Manage availability of replacement parts, jigs, and tools required for work. 

• Manage continuous improvement measures with recurrent non-conformities in cooperation with quality.

• Analyze current status, create reports, exchange information and regularly inform the Manufacturing Engineering back office about all notified changes in production. 

• Manage the training and development of the team members (goals, objectives and annuals reviews…)

• Monitor team status to ensure KPIs are being met daily, weekly, monthly and yearly

• Facilitate and develop the ME TSFS Team

• The Manager of the ME TSFS Team is accountable for the performance of the ME TSFS with their business area.

• Participate in the production meetings to manage urgent topics.

Continuous Improvement:      

• Manage continuous improvement measures with reoccurring non-conformities in cooperation with quality.

• Participate as an active team member to support ME activities in the FAL

Project Support:      

• Creates and updates KPIs for team on assigned projects

• Communicates with European colleagues at other manufacturing sites for guidance on repeat or complex issues.

• Leads team and anticipates future projects in support of the FAL

Additional Responsibilities:  

• Ensure good relationship with the ME Process Engineering department

• Participate as an active team member including providing support to new colleagues and trainees.

• Plan regular feedback loops with the Production Team

• Subject matter expert on-site for Manufacturing Engineering TSFS processes

• Work needs to be in accordance of the Airbus Operating System

• Participate actively to the FAL projects

• Give priorities to the Team.

• Develop / improve and track KPIs for the team

• Organize On The Job Training for the team

• Perform other duties as assigned (vacation planner; participate in SQCDP/PPC…)

Your Boarding Pass:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering

• Equivalent combination of education and experience

• Required: 6+ years of manufacturing engineering experience 

• Preferred: Leadership experience within fast paced manufacturing environment similar to Airbus Mobile Manufacturing Site

• Preferred: Experience within Aerospace industry 

• High degree of flexibility and initiative

• Proven ability to influence others and lead  teams

• Proven ability to coordinate several projects and tasks simultaneously

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and tools used in manufacturing engineering.

• Knowledge of supply chain management and quality system management.

• Knowledge about non-conformities and design query notes.

• Have the ability to establish and maintain a good relationship with all internal customers.

• Have the ability to work in an international team.

• Must possess excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.

• Must be able to present clear and concise briefings and reports to customers and executives

• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

• Google Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Docs)

• Knowledge of Airbus Industries electrical processes & methods.​
• Knowledge of Airbus IT-Tools (Airina, TAKSY, DOcMaster).

• Knowledge of common applications such as SAP/R3 (Module PP/PM).

Preferred

• Knowledge of Airbus Industries mechanical process & methods. 

• Knowledge of Airbus IT-Tools (Zamiz, TAKSY, DocMaster, ECM).

• Knowledge of common applications such as SAP/R3 (Module PP/PM).

• Knowledge about aircraft structure installation.

• Knowledge of rules for aircraft design and manufacturing.

• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations and practice

• Fluency in German or French

​Travel Required: 

• 5% Domestic and International

Citizenship: (Eligible for employment in the US, Options: none, US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license), Authorized to work in the US, Able to work in US without current or future need for  visa sponsorship)

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Complexity of the Role: Candidate should be able to lead a team of manufacturing engineers autonomously under normal circumstances and be prepared to request support and escalate appropriately in abnormal situations.

Level of Decision Making:Candidate should be able to make decisions related to own scope of work and on behalf of the team in a predefined context.

Organizational information:

Position will report to HO A320 Manufacturing Engineering

Direct Reports: 

Is this a people manager? Yes

Direct reports could include ME Supervisors and/or direct ME reports as determined by work area. 

Job Dimensions:

• Ability to build/maintain strong relationships with all internal and external customers.

• Ability to work on 2nd shift but be flexible for support of other ME covered shifts.

Nature of Contacts: 

• Connect with internal and external customers 

• Support production needs for completion of aircraft milestones

• Communicate with international colleagues to solve problems as they arise

• Communication & Planning with multifunctional teams across the organization

• Primary internal audience - Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality & Logistics 

Physical Requirements: 

• Onsite or remote:  100% Onsite

• 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, potentially internationally.

• 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, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site

• Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visit, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

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.