Airbus · 19 hours ago
Senior Director, Manufacturing Engineering
Mobile Area, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expAirbus Americas, Inc is looking for a Senior Director of Manufacturing Engineering to join their team in Mobile, AL. The role is responsible for the manufacturing strategy and technical operations of the A320 Industrial Flow, ensuring that production meets design intent and overseeing the deployment of manufacturing technologies while leading a high-performing team of engineers.
AerospaceManufacturingCommercial
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a multi-year manufacturing engineering roadmap that aligns with corporate growth objectives and technological advancements (Industry 4.0)
Develop an Industrial Improvement Roadmap which adapts the Industrial setup to remain compliant, competitive and up to date based on the current Lean methodologies
Develop and deploy a Line Side support for Operations Teams which provides immediate support to resolve complex Manufacturing Engineering points
Lead the execution of A320 build Head of Versions and Variants from Design to Manufacturing and Assembly, ensuring new product introductions (HoV) transition seamlessly into the Manufacturing and Operational areas
Ensure at all times that the Manufacturing Dossiers (means and methods) are matching the Design Drawing sets and that there are no deltas (gaps) to the defined design solution for a given product or build
Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Total Quality Management (TQM) principles to reduce waste, cycle times, and Cost of Non-Quality
Implement and Sustain a system of Quality Management standards which ensure that constant product improvements are realized through Advanced Product Quality Process (PFMEA, PPV, FAI)
Drive the implementation and maturity of the Airbus Operating System, emphasizing the standardization of line balancing and operating instructions
Oversee the deployment of the CAPEX budget for the Industrial System, prioritizing investments in Quality, manufacturing improvements, and efficiency
Manage the definition of the Industrial system and its associated roadmap for short/medium/long term improvements and adaptations based on the defined targets (Quality, Lead Time, Competitiveness)
Ensure all manufacturing processes meet or exceed EASA, FAA, EN9100 & ISO14001 standards applicable for the Airbus Business Management System
Ensure that the Aircraft, associated process, means and methods are compliant with the Airbus and Regulatory standards - all qualification is established and maintained in accordance with the regulation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor/ Master Degrees Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience
10+ years in Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent Engineering environment
5+ years in senior leadership
Strong leadership skills with the ability to maximize resources and deliver goals
Has a structured way of working and the ability to deal with a volume of complex information
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 - including the ability to discuss with Executive Levels in a major company
Must be able to present clear and concise briefings and reports to customers and executives
Preferred
Leadership experience of Continuous Improvement in aviation is also desirable
Influence others and lead a full and complex organization
Coordinate several complex projects and tasks simultaneously
Work in a team environment, cross-functional team environment
Knowledge of Principles, practices, methods and tools used in Aerospace Companies and rules for aircraft design and manufacturing
Read and analyze 2D & 3D engineering drawings
Work with the metric system
Read and interpret technical standards
Independently work with customers and external channels
Possess the motivation to lead and develop a large 100+ person team
Define strategy to meet the objectives
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
Retirement savings plan
Ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program
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
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Company
Airbus
Airbus designs, manufactures, and delivers aerospace products, services, and solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Fokke Mentjes
Vice President - Head of Cabin and Cargo Electronics
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Antje Bulmann
Venture Lead Direct Air Capture
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