The Industrial Leader role is required to support all programs, SA A320 family, LR, A350, A400M and A220 with particular focus on assessing machining details and assembly drawings for manufacturability. Work with suppliers in the UK, Europe and Internationally. The individual will be part of a team who support the introduction of Major mods and New Product introduction for key projects over multiple variants of aircraft.
The individual will support the Extended Enterprise activities to include tooling reports, condition of supply, Manufacturing Specifications assessments , BoM comparisons and general ME queries, as part of the Industrialisation activities.
The role holder will work with suppliers around the world and be a key interface with the UK design engineering team on product change activities. This role will be based in Filton but may require travel to other Airbus site and supplier facilities.
Accountabilities
- The jobholder is a member of the ME OMSWOD team, with responsibility to provide manufacturing expertise to support Airbus plants, Suppliers in the context of ME Industrial Capabilities ( Manufacturability) in particular focus on machine details, Subassemblies and major components.
- The jobholder is the main interface for ME industrial activities between Airbus Engineering ( Design office), Plant and the Suppliers regarding OMSWOD activities on Development Activities associated with design to cost & weight saving activities.
- The job holder is responsible to ensure robust communication to and from the supplier, in person or via the ME MFT representative and all other customers/ stakeholders.
Main activities
- Design / Manufacturing changes - proactive engagement in the Continuous Product Development processes, applying ME expertise in concurrent engineering and industrialization aspects
- Cost Down - Individually or as part of an MFT proactively understand and influence cost drivers of a particular product or work package - such that opportunities for cost down can be qualified and quantified.
- Engage with ME MFT representative and others, such that all commercial and contractual implications are properly considered within the Procurement and Engineering environment for any proposed change.
- Ensure integration, architecture and engagement of the wider business network within OMSWOD or other areas - to proactively manage risks and opportunities in an efficient and effective manner.
- Continuous Support - Provide continuous support to the supplier, proactively managing all issues within the scope of OMSWOD and associated missions. Drawing Sign Off, Query Note validation, Tooling Asset Management etc
- Seek continuous improvement to suppliers ME capability be that product or process, standardizing and harmonizing across the business, whilst clearly demonstrating bottom line / value adding orientation.
- Maintain associated technical documentation and seek to assure supplier compliance to Airbus requirements e.g. technical requirements & Standards including the application of specifications on the suppliers product.
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