Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineer X-Plant (2nd Shift)

About the role

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.
• Provides input and manages/leads the X-Plant M.E Team including operational priorities and deliverables according to the FAL & Flightline milestones.
• Ensures 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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and leading.
• Manufacturing Engineering experience and strong skill set.
• Experience in working with internal & external partners, suppliers and plants.
• X-Plant and/or Plant experience.
• 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.

Skills

• 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.
• Able to work in a team environment, cross-functional team environment, as well as independently and with customers and channels.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Able to establish and maintain a good relationship with all internal customers.
• Able to work in an international team.
• Knowledge of Airbus processes and methods.
• Knowledge of common applications such as SAP.

Benefits

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.

Schedule

Onsite or remote: Onsite 100% of the time.

Pay

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”).