Satellite AIT delivery Manager

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE
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Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

TRAVEL REQUIRED
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Some travel within UK and international

LOCATION
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Site (80% of your working week must be office based)

TYPE
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Full time

• Financial Reward:
  Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax‑free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more

• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL

• Personal Development: Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site canteen and coffee shop,

• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave

• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi‑faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero‑carbon flight) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?

We are looking for a Satellite AIT Delivery Manager to join our team in Stevenage! In this role, you will be accountable for achieving the agreed operational plan, working on a dedicated project to deliver the satellite on Quality, on Time, on Cost.

As the Satellite AIT delivery manager, you will report to the AIT manager, assisting them with cost/schedule definition while directing operational activities with the hardware. You will need to coordinate a multi‑functional team (production control, Mechanical/Electrical engineering, scheduler, Shift leads) and provide expert input into problem resolution. You shall assist with anomaly investigations, NCR disposition, schedule what‑if’s and resource/cost management.

• Assist with cost management by controlling the cleanroom operations in line with the schedule/ECWP and feeding back the Cost of Non‑Quality.
• Ensure the delivery of a product is in line with the schedule.
• Monitor and measure input performances / On time delivery (Procurement, Design, KID), and together with the AIT Manager, manage impacts to projects where necessary.
• Produce a detailed Daily Activity Plan from the Go‑meeting output.
• Monitor schedule updates and ensure they are agreed by all stakeholders.
• Raise to Satellite AIT line management via the AIT manager any resource issues.

• Good understanding and detailed experience of all types of mechanical and electrical systems. Including but not limited to:
  • Lean manufacturing techniques including 5S, root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
  • Production planning and MRP systems such as SAP
  • Spacecraft AIT
  • Mechanical / electrical processes including detailed assembly, wiring and fitting.
  • Mechanical handling of equipment / Satellites
• Environmental test & launch campaigns
• Understanding of electrical tests and health checks.
• Interfacing with project, customers and suppliers in an assertive but diplomatic manner.
• Proven interpersonal skills in managing a small team

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part‑time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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