Production Support

AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense • Mobile, AL

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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: To develop and maintain aircraft maintenance schedules and processes for an MRO (Maintenance Repair and Overhaul) to improve efficiency and reduce turnaround time. This position will coordinate with all departments: quality, engineering, logistics, and production for the maintenance, repair, and delivery of aircraft and components.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 3- 5 years of experience working in an Aviation or Manufacturing facility or in planning position in a related industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages required.
• Ability to apply logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approached to problems.
• Must be able to effectively communicate at all levels, both spoken and written.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred (Industrial, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering).
• Knowledge of EASA/FAA Part 145 and EASA/FAA Part 21 is a plus.
• Experience and knowledge working with MS Project preferred.
• Knowledge of AutoCad and ERP systems (i.e. SAP) is preferred.
• Ability to work and make decisions with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop maintenance and repair processes for aircraft and components in accordance with approved documentation, regulations, and customer and quality requirements.
• Improve maintenance efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, material and equipment requirements, standardize work methods, solving operational issues, and providing technical support.
• Act as project manager coordinating between the production floor, quality, engineering, and logistics to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with the production floor to establish production schedules, priorities, weekly and monthly production planning, and resources allocation.
• Contribute to the Repair Station development with the implementation of lean initiatives and methodologies.
• Support the design precision machining instructions and surface treatment procedures related with Component Repair activities.
• Perform production control duties for in-house repairs; plan and distribute workload among the mechanics.
• Locate, audit, oversee, and support U.S. repair facilities for component repairs special processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED