Airbus · 1 day ago
Operations Engineering Management
Kinston, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expAirbus is a leader in aerospace manufacturing, and they are seeking an Operations Engineering Management professional to join their team in Kinston, NC. This role involves leading a team, managing resources, and driving continuous improvement in engineering processes to support the production of advanced composite aerostructures.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Disciplinary and functional leadership including accountability for work attendance for reporting headcount
Accountable for guiding, motivating and developing staff and implementation of a high performance culture in the sphere of impact
Planning, agreement, monitoring and reporting of required resources to accomplish the delegated work (e.g. budget(s), services, equipment) for the area of responsibility in cooperation with the manager
Continuous improvement of work processes in the designated area, in line with broader organizational goals and objectives
Risk management activities for the area of responsibility, especially the regular and exhaustive identification, evaluation, mitigation and reporting of risks
Accomplishment of business activities in the area of responsibility in line with all relevant internal and external regulations legislation and escalation of occurring compliance issues to the superior or to higher level functional managers
Achievement of short term business objectives in the designated area delivering active performance management and decision making
Drive towards the implementation of a world-class safety culture across the organisation and ensure that environmental considerations are always at the forefront in progressing towards the ambition of sustainability in our sector
Manage a team of engineers and planners with diverse skill sets
Responsible for executing effective incorporation of change into a production environment while maintaining impeccable configuration control
Lead the development of new processes and changes in existing processes
Improve product quality and enable on takt production
Engage in whether the product can be produced, the quality of the product and the related processes
Manage the schedule of complex, competing priorities and report on realization to senior management
Coach and develop the team through effective mentoring
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Composites, Materials, Engineering Technology, or other related course of study
5-8 Years Experience
Strong experience in a leadership/management role leading engineers
Experience in composite fabrication/manufacturing
Experience working with international internal and external customers
Lean manufacturing expertise
Preferred
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience in Aerospace Manufacturing
Excellent Customer Relationship Management Skills
Demonstrated ability to work with demanding and difficult customers with conflicting priorities within a fast-paced challenging environment
Experience working with multiple cross functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, etc.)
Benefits
Financial Rewards: Competitive pay, 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 paid parental leave program.
Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, 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+ 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.
Company
Airbus
Airbus designs, manufactures, and delivers aerospace products, services, and solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Fokke Mentjes
Vice President - Head of Cabin and Cargo Electronics
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Antje Bulmann
Venture Lead Direct Air Capture
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