Ground Test Operations Leader

Airbus • Mobile, AL

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Americas, Inc is looking for a Ground Test Operations Leader - A320 Avionics to join our team on First Shift (5:30am - 2:00pm) in Mobile, AL. As member of the management team, manages, leads, develops and engages a production team to meet time, quality, cost and safety requirements, with respect to the country work legal context. You will drive continuous improvement and ensure effective communication within the team and key interfaces. In this role you will be expected to deliver products on time, on quality on cost, in a safe and healthy environment with competent and engaged people, with respect to the country work legal environment. 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.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or an equivalent field or an equivalent combination of academic and/or vocational education and direct operational experience.
• Knowledge of Quality / Logistics rules in Aviation
• Must have excellent communication skills on different levels, a structured way of working and the ability to deal with a volume of complex information.
• Must have significant work experience in project management and international Team Management.

Nice To Haves

• 10 years of experience in Aviation (Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly Processes, methods...) preferred
• 5 + Years of experience in Aviation Production Areas (mechanics / structure / Electrics) a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead of the Ground Test Team (Ground Test Team + Test Tool Shop Team)
• Participate in assessing the right personnel placement according to needs and the employees' qualification (present and future)
• Make sure that Industrial Safety Regulations are strictly respected.
• Guide and support the employees to individual responsibility and self-control
• Optimization of the Ground Test flow including implementation of new innovations.
• Integrate American and European Teams.
• Responsible for production activities of the Ground Test team.
• Forecast manpower requirements based on workload and skill set to meet the delivery schedule
• Identify and eliminate problems, which occur in the manufacturing process, as quickly and as early as possible. Anticipate, wherever possible
• Monitor and insure the permanent operability of all Ground Test equipment, tools and accessories.
• Drive the process within the Integrated Teams by identifying disturbances and actively involve the interfaces to insure their elimination
• Planning and controlling the work progress
• Ensure the performing of the specified work packages in compliance with costs, quality specifications and OSHA requirements
• Support procurement of consumable materials as well as tools and other equipment
• Insure orders and (work) material availability to guarantee work progress
• Participate in achieving the annual objectives (e.g. CI, Quality Gates and specific KPIs)
• Ensure a close contact with the Ground Test Engineering department in Hamburg, Germany
• Responsible for A/C documentation for Hand Over to next Station and also FOT (PIR-book, Folio, NC, Intervention Cards, Removal-Sheet-Book, etc.)

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees