An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of an Industrial Assembly Specialist in
Manufacturing Technologies based in Broughton. The successful candidate will join the Assembly
Technology Team.
We are a highly motivate and engaged transnational team located in 8 different sites in 4 countries.
Your overall responsibilities will involve the management of Assembly Technology projects in
different production sites, representation of Manufacturing Engineering in Multi Functional Teams
and involvement in Airbus wide projects on Assembly processes.
Who we are:
Industrial Assembly is one of the most interesting job in Airbus as we are involved in the majority of
the industrial changes in Airbus Commercial.
We are supporting but also creating an impact on the shop floor by implementing new technologies
and processes, keeping operators at the heart of all what we are doing.
We are a team of experts and specialists, understanding assembly steps and interdependencies,
pain points from elementary parts to Final Assembly Line, supporting dissemination of technologies
and production issues. We interact with lots of other functions (engineering, production,
procurement, programs…), we ensure connection between all the plants.
We build upon that expertise to produce a robust technology plan, influencing in early stages and
codesign mode the architecture of tomorrow to select, develop, deploy the most appropriate
technology which bring competitive advantage for current and future programs.
We have to face challenges of tomorrow: ramp up, cost reduction, lead time reduction, quality
improvement, maturity at entry into service, Non Value Added reduction.
The Main challenge is to prepare for future programs, for sustainability while maintaining high
standards for our todays product portfolio.
The main tasks and responsibilities will include:
● Manage assembly projects with focus on best in class assembly process in collaboration
with all production & assembly sites
● Support production sites to adapt assembly processes to stabilize and improve production
cycle & cost
● Overall responsibilities will involve design and development of technologies & processes to
support future R&T initiatives and new product strategy at Airbus
The role will be based in Broughton and will require travels depending upon specific projects and
engagement with all sites.
We are looking for Candidates with the following skills and competencies:
● You are educated at degree level in Manufacturing Systems Engineering or similar
● You like to communicate and interact with people having different cultural background
● You like to work within a team and autonomously
● You feel comfortable in managing complex & dynamic projects in a transnational
environment
● You have the willingness and creativity to make things happen
● Negotiation level in English, both written and verbal is a must
Following experience would be a plus:
● You already have knowledge of manufacturing, engineering and assembly processes in
aviation industry
