Job Description:

Airbus Americas, Inc is looking for a Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering A320 Final Phase to join our team based in Mobile, AL.

As part of the ME 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. 

Meet the Team:
Our Engineers at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facility take our aircraft from concept to customer delivery – working with production teams on every aspect of assembly from managing technical information, quality control, maintenance tasks and health & safety – along flowlines and flightlines. Join our team and watch our aircraft come to life.

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.

Your Challenges:

Task and Team Management:     50%

• 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:      20%

• 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:      30%

• 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:

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

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

Physical Requirements: 

• Onsite:  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.

Eligibility:

• Eligible for employment in the US without sponsorship.

A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.

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.

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