Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineer X-Plant (Rotational Shift

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Job Description:

As part of the X-Plant Department Leadership team, the incumbent will assist in coordinating all activities related to the X-Plant M.E team functions within their designated X-Plant MFT business area. The X-Plant M.E Supervisor ensures that actions are launched in a timely orderly way, to support the dedicated X-Plant MFT and X-Plant Operations Leader Manager ( technical analysis, part ordering, Work Order creation, OSW analysis).

Identifies critical points, launches actions and proactively follows until task closure. Provide input and manage/lead the X-Plant M.E Team including operational priorities and deliverables according to the FAL & Flight line milestones. Ensure that team members are competent and have the required skill set proficiency. Establishes and maintains effective communication with the X-Plant MFT, X-Plant Leadership and wider FAL teams.
Meet the team:
The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities 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 :

Your challenges:

• Leads up to 10 white collar manufacturing engineers
• Manage and Lead QSR’s, complex rework/repairs, and working parties by building and executing a plan with the nominated MFT (Production, engineering, quality, method, etc.)
• Ensure effective coordination and planning is taking place during working party preparation.. Coach and train on best practices for working party preparation.
• Ensure MFT is effectively implementing the late changes including work order preparation and logistics.
• Attend management level meetings to give proper technical knowledge/guidance and advise planning updates
• Lead daily SQCDP routine and daily points prioritization with the Manufacturing Engineering team
• Work in a dynamic and proactive Multi Functional Team (MFT) involving X-Plant Manufacturing Engineering, production, Quality and Logistics functions, where you will drive to put forward optimal solutions for all X-Plant related Outstanding Work Items being managed in the assigned business area
• Provide/Ensure Technical Leadership within the X-Plant MFT and coordination with engineering functions locally and globally
• Liaise with Plants, suppliers and procurement to organize OSW items within your assigned Business Unit
• Lead and supervise the Manufacturing Engineers within your team- determine operational priorities, daily targets, goals and objectives in line with X-Plant Dept. and FAL targets
• Responsible for planning, organizing, supervising and providing context to your direct reports
• Coordinate the manufacturing engineering support for the integrated product development teams reporting to Head of X-Plant M.E
• Ensure M.E function targets, daily performance review and feedback are effectively completed within your assigned M.E team
• Ensure X-Plant planning and reporting tools such as the Dynamic PPC application, Tandem and Aircraft progress are concurrent and implemented within your team
• Provide input- lead the processes between the departments and the external stakeholders…