A220 Configuration Change Manager

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Job Description:

Airbus is looking for an A220 Configuration Change Manager to join our Mobile Manufacturing Team. This person will provide Technical analysis & enriched documents for Assembly Anomalies (AM) and Non Conformities (NC) e.g. Concession; -Design Query Note (DQN) including process & equipment issues (disruptions/deviations). This includes Rework Work orders-Parachevement and work order-Technical information (search for drawings, references, parts, tooling, documentation).

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Meet the Team:

The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities help assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along two (soon to be three) production lines for the A220 and A320 Family aircraft. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft.

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 programs and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges:

• Disruption Management-Daily / on shift line side:
  • Support in identifying NC on the shopfloor.
  • Support in assessing the need for creating NCs and NC Notifications.
  • Support on filling the NC form by providing all relevant information and supporting on solving the NC.
  • Support on following up the NC process and push for resolution.
• Continuous Improvement-Daily / on shift line side, support for continuous improvement:
  • Support on identifying issues in production as well as problems not solvable by the FLM and operators and escalate/request support to the Work Prep (PE), Line Balancing (PPE), Maintenance, MAP & OSW or support function roles.
  • Support of the analysis of the industrial systems and processes to assess their efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Support on the Work Improvement Proposal (WIP) as well as on the elimination of waste (LEAN).
  • Support is given on the process validation form (PVF) and failure analysis (FA).
    Industrial Assets-Daily / on shift line side, support on industrial assets:
  • Support on the request for repair and the creation of specific requests for small tools.
  • Support on writing the specification for the creation of new jigs and tools as well as the modification or improvement of existing jigs and tools and their calibration.
• Finalization-Daily / on shift line side, support on finalization:
  • Support on filling the template for the finalization as well as.
  • Support in assessing the finalization request with the Multifunctional Team (MFT).
  • Support (if not in the same SAP system) in securing that the attested finalized template will be returned to the requester.
• Work order management-Daily / on shift line side, support on work order management:
  • Support on flagging blocked work orders so that it can be discussed at the PPC (Production Place Control (in AI))/Level 2 (in ADS) Meeting.
  • Further support is given to the Production to prioritize the Execution of the Serial and Rework Work Order if linked to NC, Concession or Blocking Point.
• Environment, Health and safety-Daily / on shift line side, support on "EHS":
  • Support on making EH&S rules transparent on the shopfloor.
  • Support on ensuring EH&S standards are applied on the station.
  • Support on cascading the EH&S requirements to the shopfloor.
  • Support on identifying and solving Near Misses.
• Quality-Daily / on shift line side, support on "Quality":
  • Support in ensuring that production processes and standards are applied on the station.
  • Support in ensuring that quality standards are applied on the station.
  • Logistics -Daily / on shift line side, support on "Logistics":
  • Support the prioritization of pulling materials related to Rework Work Order to the respective executing station.

Your Boarding Pass:

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Aerospace, preferably in a Aerospace Final Assembly Line
• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing
• Engineering, or Engineering Technology, or equivalent years of relevant experience is required

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 Hire

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Manufacturing Engineering

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