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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Ground Test Evolution Leader - Industrialisation

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMirabel, QC, Canada

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in engineering or a technical degree in aerospace or testing.
  • Ten years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including proven experience in the testing domain.
  • Specialist knowledge of industrial test solutions such as ESAO or GTSI.
  • High-level leadership, diplomacy, and resilience.
  • Proven coaching and training, leadership, and assertiveness skills to influence stakeholders and challenge the status quo.
  • Ability to work effectively with senior leadership and shop-floor teams while maintaining their engagement.
  • Ability to work autonomously, stay organized, and prioritize tasks.
  • Proven project management capabilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English; proficiency in English is required.
  • Ability to work in a high-pressure environment subject to frequent changes.
  • Proactive approach to setting and achieving personal goals.
  • Ongoing awareness of compliance risks and commitment to acting with integrity.

Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple industrial projects, defining their scope, content, resources, timelines, costs, risk management, quality control, communications, and training.
  • Plan activities and coordinate the work of involved resources; serve as the interface between stakeholders, manage client expectations, and handle change requests.
  • Manage budgets and project expenditures.
  • Prepare and present progress updates to the management committee.
  • Manage industrial projects that improve products or reduce assembly cycle times within the ground test scope.
  • Contribute to the industrial strategy and manufacturing plan for both A220 Final Assembly Lines.
  • Propose operational models and organizational structures to move the Ground Test ecosystem toward an optimized industrial operating model.
  • Engage and maintain the commitment of key resources needed to complete projects successfully.
  • Communicate and present effectively to secure necessary leadership support.
  • Maintain relationships with the Airbus Ground Test Center of Competence and represent A220 within that community.
  • Identify and implement solutions to digitalize A220 ground tests.
  • Benchmark against other aerospace programs.
  • Lead change.
  • Evaluate and support continuous improvement initiatives in the testing domain.

About the Company

Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Airbus designs and manufactures a wide range of aerospace products, including commercial airplanes, helicopters, defense systems, and space technologies. Its aircraft and rotorcraft are built with integrated airframes, propulsion, avionics, and digital systems to carry passengers, cargo, or conduct military missions, while its space division covers satellites, orbital infrastructure, launch services, and secure communications. Airbus differentiates itself with an end-to-end portfolio across commercial, defense, and space, a global manufacturing and services network, and a focus on sustainability and digital transformation. Its goal is to enable global mobility and connectivity while reducing aviation’s environmental impact through sustainable aviation and collaborative innovation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Blagnac, France
Founded
1970

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