Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineer X-Plant; 2nd Shift

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 actions are launched in a timely orderly way, supporting X-Plant MFT and X-Plant Operations Leader Manager (technical analysis, part ordering, Work Order creation, OSW analysis). They identify critical points, launch actions, and proactively follow 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 team members are competent and have required skill set proficiency. Establish and maintain effective communication with X-Plant MFT, X-Plant Leadership and wider FAL teams.

The team at Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities assembles the finest aircraft in the world on two (soon to be three) production lines for the A220 and A320 Family aircraft. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals passionate about aviation and skilled in electrical, structure, and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft.

Located on the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley, the facility opened in 2015 and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. It is part of Airbus’ strategy to enhance U.S. aerospace competitiveness.

• Financial Rewards:
  Competitive base salary, incentive compensation, retirement savings plan, and participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Work/Life Balance:
  Paid time off, holidays, and generous paid parental leave.
• Health & Welfare:
  Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, traditional and high-deductible plans, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and other supplemental benefits.
• Individual Development:
  Upskilling and development opportunities through the global Leadership University, unlimited access to e-learning courses, and accelerated development programmes.

• Lead up to 10 white-collar manufacturing engineers.
• Manage and lead QSRs, complex rework/repairs, and working parties by building and executing plans with nominated MFT (production, engineering, quality, method, etc.).
• Ensure effective coordination and planning during working-party preparation; coach and train best practices.
• Ensure MFT implements late changes including work-order preparation and logistics.
• Attend management-level meetings to provide technical guidance and advise planning updates.
• Lead daily SQCDP routine and prioritization with the Manufacturing Engineering team.
• Work in a dynamic multi-functional team (X-Plant M.E, production, quality, logistics) driving optimal solutions for outstanding work items.
• Provide technical leadership within the X-Plant MFT and coordinate with engineering functions locally and globally.
• Liaise with plants, suppliers and procurement to organize OSW items.
• Set operational priorities, daily targets, goals and objectives aligning with X-Plant Dept. and FAL targets.
• Plan, organize, supervise and provide context to direct reports.
• Coordinate manufacturing engineering support for integrated product development teams reporting to the Head of X-Plant M.E.
• Ensure performance reviews, feedback and targets are completed within the team.
• Implement X-Plant planning and reporting tools such as Dynamic PPC, Tandem and Aircraft progress.
• Lead processes between departments and external stakeholders, delivering excellent service to customers.
• Develop a talented, engaged team and provide continuous leadership and guidance.
• Plan and implement changes—aircraft, process and ways of working.
• Define manufacturing and assembly strategies for X-Plant OSW within the business area.
• Provide quality and on-time instructions to the X-Plant Operations team.
• Ensure business unit visibility on critical item status.
• Optimize and implement improved processes and ways of working.
• Master aircraft manufacturing techniques, industrial processes, planning and procedures.
• Prevent and eliminate disturbances in manufacturing and monitor…