Assembly Specialist Manufacturing Manager - Main Assembly
About the job
- An associate degree is required.
- At least 4 years of experience in aviation manufacturing engineering, assembly processes, production methods, or equivalent experience is required.
- Proven leadership experience is required.
- Knowledge of quality and logistics rules in aviation manufacturing is required.
- Effective communication skills across different levels, structured work habits, and the ability to handle complex information are required.
- The ability to plan and organize to achieve results is required.
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems is required.
- The ability to work in different production management systems is required.
- Flexibility and initiative are required.
- Knowledge of industry safety practices and procedures is required.
- The ability to use Microsoft Office, SAP, and MES is required.
- The role requires U.S. citizenship and current work authorization; the company does not sponsor visas for U.S. positions unless specified.
- The role requires 5% domestic and international travel.
- The role requires the ability to operate hydraulic lifts, arms, and a wide range of tools and equipment.
- The role requires the physical abilities described, including carrying up to 20 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 30 pounds, and standing or walking through office and production areas.
- Manage all employees assigned to the Station, including selection, performance management, identifying development needs, and employee recognition.
- Direct and oversee production activities and monitor aircraft progress through the Station.
- Model compliance with OSHA rules and regulations and ensure safety remains a priority for employees.
- Lead the multifunctional team in the absence of the Business Unit Leader.
- Report aircraft progress to upper-level management, flag potential problems and solutions, and perform or assign analyses of operational issues, improvements, and savings initiatives.
- Coordinate and communicate Station activities across the line, management team, and relevant parties.
- Ensure orders and work materials are available to maintain progress.
- Integrate assigned American and European teams using experience and interpersonal skills.
- Identify and resolve problems to prevent disagreements and encourage cooperative working relationships; engage Quality, Procurement, and other specialty support staff to improve workflow and processes.
- Develop manpower forecasts based on workload and required skill sets to meet the delivery schedule.
- Identify, eliminate, and anticipate manufacturing-process problems as early as possible.
- Lead the Station in achieving annual objectives, including continuous improvement, Quality Gates, and key performance indicators.
- Ensure work packages are completed in compliance with costs, quality specifications, and customer expectations.
- Maintain aircraft handover documentation for the next Station, including Folio, nonconformities, intervention cards, and removal sheet books.
- Manage daily attendance and timekeeping for assigned employees.
- Ensure all value-added time is approved in the work-booking system.
- Support implementation of Airbus Operating System improvement activities and action plans to improve the assigned area's Airbus Operating System grade.
- Master and maintain Performance Management Center elements, including Production Pace Control, SQCDP boards, Daily Quality Gate, knowledge transfer, and Practical Problem Solving processes; physically update nonconformities, job stops, and job blockers.
- Mentor and develop Lead Technicians in leadership and production processes.
- Provide documented development plans to the workforce for career progression.
- Provide the training department with input on personnel development needs and requirements.
- Help develop training criteria for the assigned area.
- Manage corrective actions with employees as appropriate.
- Participate in the Crisis Management Team as needed and lead the team if required.
- Act as an escalation point during second- and off-shift working hours and support the workforce during emergencies.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- A bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is preferred.
- Two to five years of leadership experience in aviation is preferred.
- Experience in a complex, growing, dynamic environment with a matrixed reporting structure is preferred.
About the company
Airbus designs and manufactures commercial airplanes, helicopters, military aircraft, and space systems like satellites and launch services. The company builds these products by integrating advanced airframes, propulsion systems, and digital communication networks to support global travel, defense, and scientific exploration. Airbus distinguishes itself through its massive global manufacturing network and its active development of hydrogen-powered aircraft to eliminate carbon emissions. Its goal is to provide safe, connected aerospace solutions while leading the industry toward sustainable flight and environmental responsibility.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Blagnac, France
Founded
1970
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 revenue rose 28% to €20.5 billion, with EBIT up 54%.
- H1 2026 deliveries reached 351 aircraft, reversing earlier supply-chain disruptions.
- Qantas's A350-1000ULR tests and Jet Zero's SAF funding deepen Airbus's premium partnerships.
What critics are saying
- Spanish strikes froze hiring in August 2026 and slowed military and commercial production.
- June 2026 engine shortages threatened Airbus's 870-jet target and dragged first-quarter deliveries.
- Boeing's challenge to the EIB loan escalates trade scrutiny and could tighten Airbus financing.
What makes Airbus unique
- Airbus spans jets, helicopters, defense, and space across Europe, China, and America.
- The A350F targets 109 tonnes and 115 orders before certification begins.
- The €3 billion EIB package funds research through 2030 across civil, defense, and technology.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Professional Development Budget
Flexible Work Hours
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
3%1 year growth
3%2 year growth
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Airbus has successfully completed the first flight of its A350F freighter, bringing the aerospace giant closer to delivering a high-capacity cargo aircraft. The plane took off from Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France, flying for four hours and ten minutes and reaching 25,000 feet. The A350F can carry a payload of 109 tonnes, compared to 64 tonnes for the existing A330F. It features a 4.3-metre cargo door large enough to accommodate turbofan engines and high-density computer servers. Airbus claims the A350F is more efficient than Boeing's rival 777F, despite having slightly less capacity. The company has already received orders for 115 A350Fs. A second test aircraft is nearly complete as Airbus begins the certification process requiring hundreds of test flights.
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