Manufacturing Engineer Supervisor

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Job Description:

As part of the X-Plant Department Leadership team, the incumbent will assist in coordinating all activities related to the X-Plant M.E team functions within their designated X-Plant MFT business area. The X-Plant M.E Supervisor ensures that actions are launched in a timely orderly way, to support the dedicated X-Plant MFT and X-Plant Operations Leader Manager ( technical analysis, part ordering, Work Order creation, OSW analysis). Identifies critical points, launches actions and proactively follows until task closure. Provide input and manage/lead the X-Plant M.E Team including operational priorities and deliverables according to the FAL & Flightline milestones. Ensure that team members are competent and have the required skill set proficiency. Establishes and maintains effective communication with the X-Plant MFT, X-Plant Leadership and wider FAL teams. 

Meet the team:

The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along 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:

Nearby 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:

• Leads up to 10 white collar manufacturing engineers 

• Manage and Lead QSR’s, complex rework/repairs, and working parties by building and executing a plan with the nominated MFT (Production, engineering, quality, method, etc.) 

• Ensure effective coordination and planning is taking place during working party preparation.. Coach and train on best practices for working party preparation. 

• Ensure MFT is effectively  implementing the late changes including work order preparation and logistics. 

• Attend management level meetings to give proper technical knowledge/guidance and advise planning updates

• Lead daily SQCDP routine and daily points prioritization with the Manufacturing Engineering team

• Work in a dynamic and proactive Multi Functional Team (MFT) involving X-Plant Manufacturing Engineering, production, Quality and Logistics functions, where you will drive to put forward optimal solutions for all X-Plant related Outstanding Work Items being managed in the assigned business area 

• Provide/Ensure Technical Leadership within the X-Plant MFT and coordination with engineering functions locally and globally

• Liaise with Plants, suppliers and procurement to organize OSW items within your assigned Business Unit 

• Lead and supervise the Manufacturing Engineers within your team- determine operational priorities, daily targets, goals and objectives in line with X-Plant Dept. and FAL targets

• Responsible for planning, organizing, supervising and providing context to your direct reports

• Coordinate the manufacturing engineering support for the integrated product development teams reporting to Head of X-Plant M.E

• Ensure M.E function targets, daily performance review and feedback are effectively completed within your assigned M.E team

• Ensure X-Plant planning and reporting tools such as the Dynamic PPC application, Tandem and Aircraft progress are concurrent and implemented within your team

• Provide input- lead the processes between the departments and the external stakeholders and provide an excellent service to the customers  

• Manage and develop a talented engaged team

• Coach, lead and motivate your team- provide Technical leadership and guidance to wider MFT

• Plan and implement the introduction of changes- Aircraft, process and ways of working

• Define with your team manufacturing and assembly strategies for X-Plant OSW within your business area

• Provide on Quality and on Time work instructions to the X-Plant Operations Team

• Work as part of an integrated team to ensure Business Unit have visibility on status of critical items in the area

• Optimize and implement processes/ways of working to improve the overall department and business

• Master the aircraft manufacturing techniques, the industrial processes, industrial planning, organization around the product and the associated procedures

• Prevention and elimination of disturbances in the manufacturing process and monitoring the interfaces between the FAL  and Suppliers

• Actively lead and contribute to QPS routines within related business units- contribute to elimination/resolution of repetitive NC’s within the FAL

• Manage and integrated the activities performed in FAL by Airbus Plants & Suppliers

• Ensure consistency of operations and products in the SA Program by regular exchange of best practice between other Airbus FALs and plants- HABIT Reviews preparation, participation, implementation and feedback

• Interview & hire the best people for jobs, lead and coach the team and develop their skills. High flexibility and “multiple skill” requirements for the workforce and the management due to the small team during start-up

• Preserve a high standard of technical knowledge among the workforce in a context of mobility, turn-over and integration of new Manufacturing Engineers, Quality and Operations

• Ensure fulfillment of legal and airworthiness requirements to ensure Operation, such as demonstration of compliance for the maintenance of the POA

• Contribute to enhancing the corporate image by ensuring the FAL environment standard is high and continuously improved

• Other duties as assigned

Your boarding pass:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or similar and/or combination of education and experience.

• Minimum 6 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience within Airbus, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Authorized to work in the US

• High degree of flexibility and initiative

• Proven ability to coordinate several projects and tasks simultaneously

• Strong knowledge of the Airbus worksharing structure, specifically the A320 Program

• Possess the motivation to learn. 

• Able to read and interpret 2D engineering drawings and technical standards.

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

• Knowledge of rules for aircraft design and manufacturing.

• Ability to work in a team environment, cross-functional team environment, as well as independently and with customers and channels. 

• 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 

• Knowledge of Airbus processes and methods.

• Google Suite (Google Mail, Docs, and Sheets)

• Airbus IT-Tools (AIRINA, TAKSY, ECM, eQLB, ALB).

• Knowledge of common applications such as SAP.

• This role makes numerous  independent decisions for the X-Plant Manufacturing Engineering team. Leading a team of 10+ Manufacturing Engineers.

• Manufacturing Engineering decisions that drive the critical aircraft non-conformities forward to a timely solution with minimal insight.

• This position will be within the X-Plant Department reporting to the Manager, X-Plant Manufacturing Engineering

• Required: Manufacturing Engineering experience and strong skill set

• Required: Experience in working with internal & external partners, suppliers and plants

• Preferred: X-Plant and/or Plant experience

• Preferred: Demonstrated experience in managing and leading.

Travel Required: 

• 10% Domestic and International

Physical Requirements: 

• Onsite or remote:  Onsite 100% of the time 

• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings on a daily basis

• 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 on a daily basis

• Speaking:  able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications on a daily basis

• 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 on a daily basis

• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs on a daily basis

• Lifting:  able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs irregularly 

• Pushing / Pulling:  able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools irregularly 

• Sitting:  able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer on a daily basis

• Squatting / Kneeling:  able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving irregularly 

• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor on a daily basis

• Travel:  able to travel independently and at short notice 10% of the time

• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents):  able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces on a daily basis

• 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 visits, 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.

Company:

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Leadership

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