Job Description:
Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Line Balancing Expert (f/m) to join our transnational team based in Toulouse, France.
You will be part of a team developing Process, Method, Data and Tool for current and future programmes. As part of the central Manufacturing Engineering Ene-to-end Line Balancing team, you will be involved in the AIRBUS transformation aiming at continuous performance improvements through digitalisation& artificial intelligence for the AIRBUS Operations value stream.
Your working environment:
Global capital of aeronautics and European capital for space research, Toulouse is a dynamic city in the southwest of France served by an international airport. Ideally located between the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic ocean and close to the Pyrenees mountains, it offers plenty of options for outdoor activities!
How we care for you:
Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.
Work / Life Balance: Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services.
Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.
Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking
Your challenges:
Develop and implement new process, methods & operation system routines to manage production allocated time and design production line balancing. (from product Industrialization phase to shopfloor execution)
Continuously improve Airbus Plants/Final Assembly Line production efficiency through data analysis and flow optimization (CVAT, waste eradication)
Identify and share best practices /benchmark through Plant and Final Assembly lines.
Leading Shop Floor transformation initiatives & Digital initiatives (e.g Line Balancing, MES, Tandem…) as part of Digitalisation for Operations (IEVS) journey.
Lead/contribute to definition, development and continuous improvement of Production System Efficiency standards along process, methods and tools dimensions (Line Balancing, Production Pace Control, Andon, Outstanding Work management...)
Lead business continuity / continuous improvement projects as part of the ME Process-Methods-Tools Roadmap
Perform Benchmarking activities; using of existing resources with benefit for Airbus (Internal & external benchmark)
Your boarding pass:
Master degree in Aeronautics, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering
a minimum of 5 years Technical expertise in Production Line creation or operation
Knowledge and practical experience in
Product Lifecycle Management (Process & Data, System-Interfaces PLM-ERP-MES, Configuration Management and interdisciplinary thinking)
Lean (Analytical problem solving - 5 Why, Ishikawa, Value stream thinking - Muda, Muri, Mura, Change Management and Moderation)
Simulation (Modelling/Simplification, Constraints/Dependencies, Verification of result)
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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 SASEmployment Type:
Permanent-------
Classe Emploi (France): Classe G14Experience Level:
ProfessionalJob Family:
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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].
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Skills Required
- Master degree in Aeronautics, Production Engineering, or Industrial Engineering
- Minimum of 5 years technical expertise in production line creation or operation
- Practical experience with Product Lifecycle Management including PLM-ERP-MES system interfaces and configuration management
- Lean expertise (analytical problem solving, 5 Why, Ishikawa, value stream thinking, Muda/Muri/Mura, change management)
- Simulation skills (modelling/simplification, handling constraints/dependencies, verification of results)
- Experience leading shop-floor transformation and digital initiatives (line balancing, MES, digitalisation for operations)
Airbus Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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.
Airbus Insights
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.
