Chef de service – Intégration transverse aérostructures / Head of - Airframe Transverse Integration

Airbus•Montreal, QC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is looking for a Head of Airframe Transverse Integration to join our A220 Airframe Engineering team based in Mirabel (Québec, Canada), where you will manage a team of Experts and Program Domain Leaders (PDL). You will be part of the Airframe Transverse Integration team responsible for developing technical expertise, optimizing internal processes and aligning local and remote airframe teams on A220 Program objectives, priorities, budget and operational plans. The team organization is established to promote cross-collaboration autonomously, supporting each other and learning collectively. Your role as Head of Airframe Transverse Integration will be to manage a multi-discipline engineering team, ensure strategic initiatives are achieved (cost/weight reduction, ramp-up) and provide management direction to meet engineering commitments.

Requirements

An engineering degree, or equivalent compelling experience.
A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience.
Strong interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills, with the agility to manage multiple priorities, excel under pressure, and align team members towards meeting priorities and critical deadlines.
Resourcefulness and the ability to find creative ways to achieve desired outcomes, adapting to changing situations and emerging obstacles.
The ability to deploy continuous improvement initiatives.
Autonomy, requiring limited supervision in order to achieve desired results.
Initiative, a strong sense of responsibility and good engineering judgment.
Fluency in both spoken and written English and French, with the ability to distill complex issues and clearly articulate risks, key actions, and next steps.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team composed of individuals with various backgrounds and different cultures.
The ability to develop relationships with internal stakeholders, influence external stakeholders and to leverage your network to meet commitments.
A humble approach, celebrating collective achievements and embracing continuous learning from others.
A multidisciplinary way of thinking, allowing you to connect various aspects of engineering and other functions.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

Lead a multi-disciplined operation, fostering an environment where innovation thrives, excellence is paramount, and your team is inspired to achieve continuous improvement.
Conduct performance assessments, foster the professional development of your team members, and create a dynamic forum for growth where your coaching and guidance will be essential.
Enable the capture, dissemination, and elevation of critical airframe knowledge (design, stress, materials & processes) across teams, fostering a robust learning ecosystem.
Leverage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and continuous improvement tools to enhance the airframe function's performance, identifying gaps and implementing corrective actions.
Support and empower a community of experts to tackle the toughest technical challenges. You'll proactively engage with engineering and non-engineering teams to resolve emerging issues, ensuring timely solutions.
Master the art of managing priorities and, when necessary, lead critical operational trade-offs in the face of scheduling or budget conflicts at the aircraft level.
Proactively manage the portfolio of risks and opportunities across the airframe perimeter, and efficiently manage escalations to the Program to ensure swift resolution.
Oversee and align macro-level budgets, monitor engineering teams (time, cost, planning), and adeptly manage program priorities and trade-offs at the aircraft level.
When identified, expertly take on activities, requirements, and deliverables applicable to all A220 airframe teams, ensuring mutually beneficial resolutions for all involved parties.
Advise and influence leadership to drive significant improvements in operational solutions, leaving a lasting impact on efficiency and effectiveness.