Lead Manufacturing Engineer

AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense•Merritt Island, FL

About The Position

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security, defense and space focused customers meet their missions. Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer's mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work. Position Summary: The Lead Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the technical leadership of the manufacturing engineering discipline. The lead manufacturing engineer will fully own the process that builds the A450 BUS platform and ensure repeatable on quality, cost, and schedule delivery of product to internal and external customers. The position requires strategic technical leadership in manufacturing engineering and strong cross-functional collaboration to drive manufacturing excellence, continuous improvement, and product/process development. This role is primarily technical but will act as a key mentor for its peers and the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related field (master's preferred).
15+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 5 years in a technical leadership role.
Demonstrated expertise in leading technical projects and initiatives, with a focus on innovation and technical excellence.
Working knowledge of computer aided design (CAD), preferably with Solidworks.
In-depth knowledge of spacecraft/satellites manufacturing processes and quality management systems, with familiarity with SAP and other supervision systems considered a plus.
Exceptional engineering skills, capable of understanding and solving complex mechanical design and manufacturing challenges.
Demonstrated expertise in problem solving and RCCA processes.
Knowledge of manufacturing process design, lean manufacturing, AS9100 and production optimization in high-reliability environments.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, capable of multitasking and prioritizing effectively in a dynamic environment.
Proficient in communication, able to articulate complex technical issues clearly and effectively across different organizational levels and culture.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Must possess or be eligible to obtain U.S. government secret level security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Familiarity with SAP and other supervision systems considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical owner of the manufacturing processes supporting the A450 program.
Lead the strategy and execution of process development and improvement ensuring integration of mechanical flight hardware aligns with design specifications and production capacity requirements.
Own and lead the validation of new processes ensuring smooth introduction to production.
Manage the tasking and prioritization of supporting manufacturing engineers.
Lead the effort to monitor process performance ensuring key data capture.
Propose and implement data driven solutions and process improvements directed at enhancing production performance and maximum Return on Investment (ROI).
Drive design-for-manufacturing (DFM) initiatives that influence product architecture, collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.
Lead non-conformance troubleshooting and RCCA efforts for production ensuring lessons learned are fully utilized to improve process, product, and tools.
Own the implementation of corrective actions ensuring robust prevention measures are in place.
Act as a liaison between engineering and production ensuring all inputs are captured and accounted for in the manufacturing process.
Ensure manufacturing readiness assessments are thoroughly conducted.
Advocate and lead efforts aimed to improve and mature engineering processes fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
Mentor peers and support team and organizational growth initiatives.
Support new business initiatives.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, company policies, and manufacturing IT security standards.
Other Duties as Assigned: 10%