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Job Description:

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for an X-Plant MCA Aircraft Manager to join our X-Plant Team based in Mobile, AL

Job Summary: The X-Plant MCA Aircraft Manager is responsible for the coordination of all incoming outstanding work from our European Plants and Suppliers. As MCA Manager, you will lead all OSW activities including managing the subcontracted work activity. The objective is to achieve the completion and closure of all outstanding works coming from plants and suppliers (Work Orders, Non-conformities, Concessions, Customer-Quality Logbook items.) within ST42 and in line with FAL-Station build schedule. Ensure accuracy of declared Outstanding Work to be transferred in the Quality Gate H with each plant. Responsible for managing/monitoring all non-conformities, design deviations, OSW, and late changes to support the Xplant OSW team.

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:
Nearby 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&43; 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.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly.

Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges:

• Management and monitoring of the Outstanding Work Team from Quality Gate-H through to completion and attestation of all OSW declared at Section Handover.

• Ensure preparation of all OSW activities is done before Sections are due into station- this includes tracking of parts, tools and materials being shipped to FAL-Mobile

• Coordination of operations in Station 43

• Ensure timely Station 43 setup (Takt In) and teardown (Takt Out) by coordinating with Flow line and X-plant as required.

• Highlight risks of complex topics or unacceptable volume of OSW being transferred to FAL-Mobile

• Contribute to Quality Gate-H Stop and Fix decision in coordination with FAL-Mobile Aircraft Management

• Where gaps and risks are identified- escalate and resolve topics as part of the ACM Leadership Team

• Manage, lead and coordinate activities between functions and stakeholders. 

• Secure Quality Gate-H for each plant

• Prepare for and lead HABIT Reviews at required levels.

• Participate in supplier audit and surveillance activities defined by procurement and Quality departments

• Airbus plants &34;representative&34; within FAL USA

• Ensure feedback established feedback loops are maintained and then improved at with Airbus Plants

• Continuously identify opportunities to develop the OSW Team organization to increase flexibility and manage cost

• Set up priorities in collaboration with FAL Station Managers

• Identify and eliminate problems, which occur in the manufacturing process, as quickly and as early as possible. Anticipate, wherever possible.

• Ensure daily reporting of OSW status within X-Plant PPC App, Tandem and Aircraft Progress

• Contribute to the success and of X-Plant and FAL-Mobile by leading by example, being proactive and productive

• Function as the L2 link to feed escalations to the OSW Team Manager and ensure that all escalations are properly documented in Tandem and all information is given for appropriate problem solving.

• Daily A/C Milestones follow up through Master production schedule and supporting internal quality gates. 

• Train and mentor Aircraft Manager employees to ensure individual development under the guidance of the HO ACM team for successful and sustainable aircraft management. Support ACM team as backup for all ACM functions (Flowline, Flightline, and Cross Plant).

• Track daily progress for OSW completion and update  all OSW points, anticipating major FAL blockers.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Additional Responsibilities: 

• Additional projects as assigned 

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Support the X-Plant Technical Planning Specialist as needed

Your boarding pass:

Education:

• Required: A Bachelor&39;s degree in Business Administration or a related field. In lieu of degree, training as a technician in a technical field related to aviation manufacturing.

Qualified Experience and Training:

• Preferred: 0-3 years of relevant work experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably with an aviation company.

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Travel Required: 

• 10 Domestic and International

Citizenship: 

• Authorized to work in the US

• Able to work in the US without current or future need of visa sponsorship

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Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

Required:​

• Demonstrably effective communication skills including fluency in written and spoken English.

• Knowledge of the SAP system, MS office profound knowledge, supply chain and quality knowledge.

• Ability to function as an effective member of an international team including flexibility and initiative.

• Proven skills as a problem-solver and a record of meeting deadlines and completing tasks on time, on budget and at an acceptable level of quality

• Have good interpersonal skills, be able to negotiate and manage conflicts of interests

• Experience in establishing and cultivating relationships with internal and external customers

Communication Skills: 

• Have the ability to establish and maintain a good relationship with all internal customers.

• Have the ability to work in an international team.

• Must possess excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.

• Must be able to present clear and concise briefings and reports to customers and executives 

• Proficiency in other languages is recommended but not essential

Complexity of the Role:

• This role makes numerous  independent decisions on behalf of the Head of X-Plant MCA OSW & Performance on how to solve various problems on the aircraft

• Regular contact with X-Plant multifunction team, on site subcontractor, Production, Quality and Logistics 

Level of Decision Making:

• Operational decisions that drive the critical aircraft non-conformities forward to a timely solution

• This position will be within the  X-Plant MCA OSW & Performance department reporting to the Head of X-Plant MCA OSW & Performance. This position does not have any direct reports.

Job Dimensions:    

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all internal and external customers 

• Ability to work in an international team of people with different cultural backgrounds 

• High degree of work related flexibility and initiative 

• Strong leadership skills

Nature of Contacts: 

• Regular coordination with internal & external suppliers globally

• Communication & Planning with multifunctional teams across the organization

• Primary internal audience - Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality & Logistics 

Physical Requirements: 

• Onsite or remote:  Onsite 100 of the time 

• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings on a daily basis

• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms on a daily basis

• Speaking:  able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications on a daily basis

• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts on a daily basis

• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs on a daily basis

• Lifting:  able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs irregularly 

• Pushing / Pulling:  able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools irregularly 

• Sitting:  able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer on a daily basis

• Squatting / Kneeling:  able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving irregularly 

• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor on a daily basis

• Travel:  able to travel independently and at short notice 10 of the time

• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents):  able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces on a daily basis

• Personal Protective Equipment required:  Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site

• Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visit, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

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Job Posting End Date: 08.08.2025

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