Data Excellence Manager

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Mobile, AL, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Aerospace
The Role
Leads data analytics and data quality for Airbus’s Mobile final assembly facility. Manages the local data portfolio, defines data products and standards, drives data lifecycle improvements, and conducts advanced analyses using AI, machine learning, and predictive models. Translates findings into business insights, establishes KPIs, mentors analysts, supports internal tool development, and coordinates operational recovery plans. The role requires collaboration across manufacturing, process improvement, and leadership teams.
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Job Description:

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Data Excellence Manager FAL Mobile to join our U.S. Manufacturing team based in Mobile, AL.
 
You will be part of a team supporting key Ramp Up and Transformation initiatives by acting as the focal point for the data analytics network for FAL Mobile, managing the local data portfolio, and defining requirements for standard data objects, data products, and data analytics.
 
Meet the Team:
Our team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facility takes 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:
Located at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in Mobile, Alabama, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. Strengthening the U.S. aerospace industry, it 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:
 
  • Lead the FAL Mobile Data Analytics network, serving as local data officer and product owner for data.
  • Drive the vision and implementation of data quality for A320 FAL Mobile, collaborating across the data lifecycle to optimize quality and efficiency.
  • Research, evaluate, and recommend best practices, actions, and solutions for data lifecycle structures and tools.
  • Continuously innovate methods for data transformation, data engineering, and data analysis.
  • Conduct complex independent and ad hoc analyses deploying statistical solutions, AI/ML, and predictive/prescriptive models to optimize operations.
  • Translate complex data and analysis into clear, actionable business insights for leadership and stakeholders.
  • Coach, mentor, and support internal analysts on best practices, analytics platforms, capacity issues, and tool selection.
  • Represent the Voice of the Customer (VOC) to influence the back-end development of internal applications and tools.
  • Collaborate with PMT teams to define process requirements, process KPIs, standard ways of working, and improvement opportunities.
  • Ensure proper training, coaching, and awareness of data requirements across FAL Mobile.
  • Monitor operational deviations in a complex FAL environment and launch recovery plans when needed.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in data engineering, AI, ML, and data science to keep operations competitive.
Your Boarding Pass:
 
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or a related field (Degree in IT, Computer Science, or Applied Analytics preferred).
  • Minimum of 6 years of proven experience working on process or data implementation projects.
  • Strong understanding of industrial build processes, lean manufacturing techniques, and business data management.
  • Solid capability with big data analytics platforms, cloud computing, and modern AI/ML technologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish process KPIs, define Business Object (BO) dictionaries/models, and develop standard ways of working.
  • Effective spoken, written, and influencing communication skills, including experience presenting complex reports and status updates to senior management and large groups.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% (domestic/international).
Physical Requirements:
 
  • Standard office and industrial Final Assembly Line (FAL) environment requirements.
  • Ability to work around aircraft assembly flowlines and flightlines as needed.
Must be authorized to work in the US.
 
This position offers the following benefits: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Prescription insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Basic & Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, Short and Long-term Disability insurance, 401(k), Paid time off including paid holidays, Tuition Assistance, Bonus(es) subject to performance criteria. These are our current benefit offerings for the current plan year and are subject to change without notice.
 
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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 Hire

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Improvement & Performance Management

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Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected].

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or a related field
  • At least 6 years of experience working on process or data implementation projects
  • Understanding of industrial build processes, lean manufacturing techniques, and business data management
  • Experience with big data analytics platforms, cloud computing, and modern AI/ML technologies
  • Ability to establish process KPIs, define Business Object dictionaries/models, and develop standard ways of working
  • Strong spoken, written, influencing, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills
  • Authorization to work in the United States
  • Ability to travel up to 10 percent domestically and internationally

Airbus Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Airbus and has not been reviewed or approved by Airbus.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive in several locations, including medical, dental, and vision options available from day one in the U.S. Access to life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance/wellbeing support adds breadth to the health offering.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as a meaningful part of the package through plans such as a 401(k) with company matching in the U.S. These programs strengthen long-term financial security beyond base wages.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions are described as generous in some settings, including vacation availability from day one and extended holiday coverage. Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options further increase the perceived value of time-related benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Toulouse
52,655 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2020, it generated revenues of €49.9 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry and a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We believe that it’s not just what we make, but how we make it that counts; promoting responsible, sustainable and inclusive business practices and acting with integrity. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place, on the ground, in the sky and in space.

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