Cabin Program Director
About the role
Airbus Commercial Aircraft is seeking a Cabin Program Director to join our Engineering department based in Newport Beach, CA or Mobile, AL.
Responsibilities
Lead new product introduction (NPI) work packages originating from new development or customization, transfers of work of cabin work packages (buy-buy & buy-make) or in-service issues across a number of suppliers.
Work closely with the supplier and hold regular industrial review meetings (IRMs) and APQP key business results review meetings to supervise & drive the progress and maturity of the manufacturing readiness level (MRL).
Ensure efficient collaboration among the different supplier and Airbus functions along agreed landmarks and results, implement and operate a multi-functional local IPT governance.
Promote and enable the involved Airbus functions in their role, with empowerment to influence suppliers at the Executive level.
Provide continuous and accurate visibility and communication to all Airbus internal partners up to Sr. Management level.
Demonstrate proactive program management with frequent on site interaction and assessment of the supply base, including suppliers subtiers.
Interact with the suppliers on a frequent basis to resolve if Airbus communication and requirements were received, understood and are being implemented, take appropriate action with the supplier if not.
Identify if supplier development teams are enabled and working in the Airbus and assigned project development environment, and take appropriate action with the supplier to secure the deployment of Processes, Methods and Tools (PMT).
Represent Airbus and an assigned project in program and company situations with professional behaviors.
Analyze the supplier interests to decide if they are in line with Airbus in short-, mid- and long-term goals and identify cross program risks and opportunities.
Support good communication between Airbus and suppliers for all value streams.
Support maturity reviews, program reviews, and industrial reviews with the suppliers.
Ad-hoc responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
Master’s/Graduate degree in engineering, quality or program management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Seven (7) years of experience in the aviation industry, in the areas of project management, design and production.
Specific experience with cabin development processes and testing.
Effective communications skills and the ability to handle communications and sometimes disagreements between different functions/departments with disparate missions and gain agreement on a path forward.
Ability to coordinate the work of others with different technical skills and experiences.
Ability to lead problem solving using a matrix organization and without direct management authority by using communication, interpersonal, expertise, technical and Airbus knowledge to establish influence and gain authority within assigned organization.
Fluency in written and spoken English, with strong influencing ability.
French, German or Spanish skills preferred but not required.
Experience with aircraft systems, structure or cabin development and testing.
Ability to work in the US without current or future need for sponsorship/work authorization is required for this opportunity.
Qualifications
Ability to work well in a multi-lingual, multi-cultural environment.
Skills
Project Management
Design and Production
Cabin Development Processes and Testing
Communication Skills
Problem Solving
Matrix Organization
Leadership
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
Retail savings plan
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
Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University
Flexible working arrangements
Pay
$150,000 - $170,000/year (including a variable part based on your performance).
Schedule
Flexible
Company
Airbus Americas, Inc.