Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering A320 Process Engineer
Airbus
Mobile Area, Alabama
Full-Time
$9
RemoteManager
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Job Description:
Airbus Americas, Inc is looking for a Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering A320 Process Engineer to join our team based inMobile, AL.
As part of the ME PE Leadership team, the incumbent will assist in coordinating all activities related to ME PE team functions within their designated business area. The ME PE Supervisor will ensure that ME PE topics are addressed in a timely manner to support production needs and escalation requirements. The incumbent will act as a leader and subject matter expert for their business area and will also be responsible for the training and development of new team members.
Meet the Team:
Our Engineers at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facility take our aircraft from concept to customer delivery – working with production teams on every aspect of assembly from managing technical information, quality control, maintenance tasks and health & safety – along flowlines and flightlines. Join our team and watch our aircraft come to life.
Your Working Environment:
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.
How We Care for You:
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.
Your Challenges:
Work in a dynamic and proactive Multi Functional Team (MFT) involving FAL ME Process Engineer, Production, Quality, Logistics, and Tech Support functions, where you will put forward optimal solutions for all FAL topics.
Provide/Ensure Technical Leadership within the FAL MFT and coordinate with other engineering functions (MAP, IE, PPE, Jigs & Tools)
Liaise with European FALs within your assigned Business Unit to address complex problems and to determine best practices for manufacturing processes
Lead and supervise the Manufacturing Engineers within your team- determine operational priorities, daily targets, goals and objectives in line with FAL targets
Responsible for planning, organizing, supervising and providing context to your direct reports
Ensure M.E function targets, daily performance review and feedback are effectively completed within your assigned M.E team
Subject matter expert on-site for Manufacturing Engineering PE processes
Provide input- lead the processes between the departments and the external stakeholders and provide an excellent service to the customers
Manage and develop a talented and engaged team
Interface regularly with internal customers to gauge and improve satisfaction with the team’s performance
Coach, lead and motivate your team- provide Technical leadership and guidance to wider MFT/APT
Manage attendance, performance evaluations, development plans, and training for the team
Provide technically accurate and clear work instructions for production and quality to follow while performing serial work on aircraft
Work as part of an integrated team and MFT/APT to ensure Business Units have visibility and status of critical items in the area
Collaborate with HO Process Engineering to define staffing requirements in line with Driver Model, create/update Job Descriptions, manage hiring process, and onboard new team members
Develop succession planning to manage turnover while maintaining core business deliverables
Optimize and implement processes/ways of working to improve the overall department and business
Master the aircraft manufacturing techniques, the industrial processes, industrial planning, organization around the product and the associated procedure
Prevention and elimination of disturbances in the manufacturing process
Contribute to elimination/resolution of repetitive NC’s within the FAL
Ensure fulfillment of legal and airworthiness requirements to ensure Operation, such as demonstration of compliance for the maintenance of the POA
Serve as point of contact and escalation for process adherence and regulatory topics
Act as leader in the FAL that embodies all Airbus core values
Other duties as assigned
Additional Responsibilities:
Leading a team of direct reports.
Act as delegate for Head of ME as required.
Your Boarding Pass:
A Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or similar and/or combination of education and experience.
Successful in managing technical projects to ensure optimal implementation of technical solutions
Experience in managing and leading preferred
High degree of flexibility and initiative
Proven ability to influence others and lead teams
Proven ability to coordinate several projects and tasks simultaneously
Possess and demonstrate excellent management and leadership skills.
Demonstrate good judgment, flexibility, you are results oriented, able to work under minimum supervision and you observe tight delivery deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing.
Preferred Experience:
Preferred: 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
Preferred: Leadership and working experience within fast paced manufacturing environment similar to Airbus Mobile Manufacturing Site
Ability to communicate in German, French and Spanish (desirable).
Physical Requirements:
Onsite: 100%
Vision: adequate to enter and read material on computer screens. Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions and other business interactions
Hearing: able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office settings Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals.
Speaking: able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying size with or without amplification.
Equipment Operation: able to operate personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors.
Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 20lbs/9kg while engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects.
Lifting: able to occasionally lift up to 30lbs/14kg.
Pushing/Pulling: able to push/pull items in office areas and on the shop floor.
Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at the computer and in meetings.
Squatting/Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves.
Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time delivering information.
Travel/Mobility: able to travel overseas and domestically sometimes for extended periods of time and on short notice.
Walking: able to walk through office and production areas, around flight line and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor or outdoor surfaces other business interactions
Eligibility:
Eligible for employment in the US without sponsorship.
A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.
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.
Company:
Airbus Americas, Inc.Employment Type:
US - Direct HireExperience Level:
ProfessionalRemote Type:
On-siteJob Family:
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Job Posting End Date: 06.26.2026------
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