Head Of Methods Engineering - VSM (A220)

Airbus•Mobile, AL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus U.S. Manufacturing is seeking a Head of Methods Engineering (VSM) to join our A220 team based in Mobile, AL. Head of Methods Engineering & Value Stream Management (VSM) will lead our Technical Shop Floor Support (TSFS) department for the A220 Final Assembly Line (FAL). In this pivotal leadership role, you will direct a high-performing engineering team embedded within Autonomous Production Teams (APTs), ensuring flawless production execution, rigorous quality alignment, and Value Stream Management (VSM) optimization across the shop floor. As a key member of our leadership team, you will serve as the primary subject matter expert on-site and act as the designated backup to the Director of Manufacturing Engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
6+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and tools used in manufacturing engineering.
Knowledge of supply chain management and quality system management.
Knowledge about non-conformities and design query notes.
Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership experience within a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment (similar to the Airbus Mobile site).
Deep knowledge of supply chain, quality management systems, aircraft structure installation, and SAP/R3 tools.
International business exposure.
Fluency in German or French is a strong plus.
Knowledge of Airbus Industries mechanical process & methods.
Knowledge of Airbus IT-Tools (Zamiz, TAKSY, DocMaster, ECM).
Knowledge of common applications such as SAP/R3 (Module PP/PM).
Knowledge about aircraft structure installation.
Knowledge of rules for aircraft design and manufacturing.
Knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations and practice.

Responsibilities

Directly manage, engage, and motivate a team of 10 to 30 manufacturing engineers.
Utilize established HR processes and development tools to build a trustful, inclusive, and high-performing shop floor support team.
Direct day-to-day Technical Shop Floor Support (TSFS) operations to ensure all engineering deliverables meet time, cost, and quality standards.
Ensure specific FAL work orders and concessions are resolved and released in alignment with strict FAL milestones.
Serve as the final technical escalation point for production teams within the Autonomous Production Teams (APTs), providing rapid resolution to urgent, complex issues.
Oversee and manage the critical availability of replacement parts, jigs, and production tools required to sustain uninterrupted line operations.
Analyze real-time production data, generate reports, and regularly align with the Manufacturing Engineering back office regarding engineering variations.
Maintain a facts-driven, "out of silos" communication loop with Production, Quality, and Logistics.
Drive absolute accountability for the department’s performance by defining, improving, and tracking daily, weekly, monthly, and annual KPIs (including SQCDP/PPC metrics).
Champion localized Value Stream Management (VSM) to systematically detect, isolate, and eliminate non-added-value activities, protecting short-, mid-, and long-term line profitability.
Partner cross-functionally with Quality to analyze recurrent non-conformities, architecting long-term corrective and preventive methods to secure customer satisfaction.
Actively participate as an influential team member supporting broad Manufacturing Engineering projects and anchoring all shop floor activities to the formal Airbus Operating System.
Establish, update, and manage project-specific KPIs to ensure clear, executive-level visibility into ongoing engineering initiatives.
Regularly interface and collaborate with European manufacturing sites and engineering colleagues to gain guidance, share operational benchmarks, and standardize methods for complex, repeating technical challenges.
Lead the team through upcoming line changes, proactively anticipating future assembly projects and capacity scaling required to support the long-term expansion of the FAL.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
Retirement savings plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off including personal time
Holidays
Generous paid parental leave program
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans)
Prescription coverage
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”)
Other supplemental benefit coverages
Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University
Unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path
Opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes
National and international mobility