Cabin Vendor Manager (Contract)

Airbus•Mobile, AL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Cabin Vendor Manager (CVM) applies ample knowledge of principles, theories, concepts, and industry practices in the development of engineering and certification solutions for various cabin modules (i.e. galleys, lavatories, stowages), passenger and attendant seats, and IFE subjects. The Engineering Center in Mobile, Alabama houses hundreds of Airbus engineers who assist in the design and development of Airbus commercial aircraft cabins, including aftermarket upgrades, reconfigurations and services of all product types across the globe. This role provides end-to-end engineering and project solutions on cabin modifications to directly support the Service Bulletin production lifecycle. The CVM will collaborate cross-functionally across various organizations within Airbus Customer Services and global Line-Fit production organizations, and interface directly with airline customers throughout project lifecycles to masterfully understand, manage, and meet customer expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree-Engineering: (Mechanical /Aeronautic/Civil /Electrical Engineering)
Bachelor’s Degree: Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience; OR Master’s Degree: Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience.
Direct exposure to project or program engineering methodologies.
Proven ability to create, interpret, and review designs using industry-standard CAD tools (e.g., CATIA).
Authorized to Work in the US
Ability to build and maintain an internal network with colleagues globally
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical aircraft topics
Excellent communication, coordination, and organization skills
General knowledge of the Service Bulletin production process, alongside the ability to read, interpret, and cross-reference SBs, Bills of Materials (BOM), and customer modification requirements.
Highly proficient in Google Workspace / Google Suite products for documentation and project tracking.
In depth knowledge in project management to identify impact on stakeholders and make the best possible decision for the project.
Utilize information from various sources to develop new approaches to mitigate risks.
In-depth knowledge of project management frameworks to predict downstream impacts on stakeholders and make optimal, objective decisions for the project.
Proven ability to pull data from disparate, varied sources to develop innovative risk-mitigation approaches.
Involved, negotiation type communication on a regular basis with internal and external parties.
Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Daily
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. Daily
Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Daily
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. Daily
Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Daily
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. Daily
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Daily
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. Daily
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Rarely
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Daily

Nice To Haves

Technical Publications (Preferred): Experienced in navigating and using industry-standard Illustrated Parts Catalogs (IPC) and ATA Technical Manuals (AMM, SRM, etc.).
Regulatory Frameworks (Preferred): Familiarity with FAA and/or EASA regulations with respect to aircraft parts procurement, technical documentation, and product traceability.
Airline / MRO experience desired
Aircraft Cabin related experience.
Python or other programming language experience.
Practical airline, hangar, or MRO environment experience.
Specific experience related to Aircraft Cabin interiors or modifications.
Professional Project Management Certification (PMP).
Basic programming or coding experience.

Responsibilities

Responsible for engineering development per the aircraft modification project plan.
Responsible for generating specific technical solutions to support cabin or cargo compartment upgrades including, but not limited to, cabin or cargo monument/equipment installation, monument system and electrical definition.
Responsible for generating customized monument specifications.
Responsible for engineering (installation, adaptation or removal) drawings and ensuring their accuracy and quality.
Responsible for generating installation, adaptation or removal instructions to support input for Service Bulletins.
Responsible for determining the parts required for monument and kit definition.
Manage the engineering (installation, adaptation or removal) drawings and generating customized monument specifications using subcontractors (internal and external).
Support the certification process as required.
Strong liaison with other departments (both internally and internationally), vendors/suppliers and subcontractors.
Responsible for vendor liaison activities and meeting support.
Overall vendor risk and opportunity management.
Responsible for vendor and internal documentation support of the certification process, including Vendor Service Bulletins check.
Support with vendor ITCM, PDR, CDR, and FAI reviews with vendors and customers.
Provide customer guidance during technical meetings and reviews.
Support on-site modification team as required, including direct on-site support during aircraft retrofits at MRO’s.
Responsible for answering/resolving queries during and after aircraft embodiment.
Other duties as assigned: 5%