ME Industrial Leader Supplier

Job Description

Join us at Manufacturing Engineering (ME) Industrial Systems for Suppliers! Industrial System Support for Suppliers (OMS department) ensures the industrialisation of our suppliers to the expected performance targets for all Programs SA, A220, LR, A350, A400M. If you want to develop your technical skills, procurement skills, interpersonal skills and be an actor of the Airbus Supply Chain, take on the challenge of working in a highly motivated, fast‑moving and engaged team in Filton near Bristol.

• Analyse industrial capability of potential suppliers and contribute to the Transfer of Work project team within the supplier network.
• Organise industrial kick‑off meetings with suppliers and lead Supplier Industrial Reviews until Industrial Coordination hand‑over.
• Participate in root‑cause analysis of technical abnormalities with Procurement Operations to determine if the issue is caused by manufacturing capability.
• Contribute to design reviews, providing input on design to manufacture for industrialisation (manufacturing capability).
• Use manufacturing expertise to improve quality and support the capability of our suppliers, acting as the manufacturing industrial authority for development projects with a focus on a code‑sign philosophy.
• Expand and develop industrial capability for Aero structure & Detail Parts Supply Chain, securing industrial performance and driving industrial improvements and innovation of our suppliers.
• Coordinate activities within your perimeter and cascade information to key stakeholders both internally and externally via established reporting means.

• Technical background in manufacturing engineering with a manufacturing background (metallic or composite detail part manufacture).
• Sound knowledge of manufacturing processes and methods, with the ability to assess design drawings for detailed manufacture and manufacturability.
• Good understanding of tolerances and drawing dimensioning with machineability in mind.
• Working knowledge of CATIA.
• Aerospace experience or background preferred.
• Degree level in Engineering or equivalent.

• Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme.
• Free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax‑free technology scheme, shopping discounts.
• 35‑hour week, Friday afternoons off, flexible working options and option to buy/sell holiday.
• Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ e‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities.
• Bupa health insurance, wellbeing benefits including 24/7 online GP and mental health support, discounted family health / dental and eye tests, cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga or meditation.
• Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving.

Frequent travel within the UK and internationally. Base location:
Filton, near Bristol.

Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance.

Many staff work flexibly; interviewers can discuss and accommodate required flexibility, accessible facilities, auxiliary aids, and any adjustments needed during the selection process.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Any impersonation of Airbus to solicit monetary exchange during the recruitment process should be reported to