Supplier Development Manager - Merritt Island, United States - AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.

Description

Job Description

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security, defense and space focused customers meet their missions.

Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer's mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work.

Mission

You are the focal point for industrial and quality topics towards the supplier and internal organization, ensuring proper equipment manufacturing (Configuration, Conformity, Capacity).

You will acquire an in-depth knowledge of the equipment / supplier to enable effective control of the manufacturing processes and quality controls, and will coordinate the interfaces of all the stakeholders involved in the supplier management (procurement, technical, quality, material & processes).

You will be in charge of developing the supplier, reviewing industrial maturity and readiness for high volume production:

• Assess risks/opportunities through regular audit
• Drive mitigation/improvement plans with all stakeholders (supplier and internal)
• Continuous follow up of the supplier

Role Conditions:

• Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000 based upon relevant experience.
• Location: Merritt Island, FL / 3 days on site - 2 days remote

Your Day-to-Day

• Provide leadership and manage daily the supplier on all aspects of the supplier production:
  • ensuring As design/As build consistency and traceability
  • leading quality reviews (deviation/wavering process/Non Conformity) and coordinating the interfaces of all stakeholders involved in the supplier management (technical, procurement, material & processes)
  • change management
  • deliveries approval
  • Review production line/sub tiers capacity maturity and readiness, and take appropriate improvement actions
  • Assess production capacity and identify/drive with the supplier improvement plan when needed
  • Configuration
  • Conformity
  • Capacity
• Supplier continuous improvement plan
  • review production stability Kcs and KPis (repeatability, capability, etc...)
• Identify the possible gaps of capacity / capability
• Propose improvement and support the developments required to meet the expected performance
• Acquiring an in-depth knowledge of the equipment / supplier
• Resolving conflicts within the project team and providing leadership and motivation to build the team into an effective unit.
• Reporting to Head of Supplier Development Manager team
• Position will be located in Merritt Island, Florida and requires 25-50% travel (domestic and international).

Your Profile

• Key skills:
• • Strong leadership
  • Proactive and autonomous, decision maker
  • Interpersonal skills to drive projects within an international environment
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills
  • Strong networking and relations building skills
• MS Engineering degree (or equivalent), ideally in Electronics, Mechanical or Thermal
• Knowledge of mass production constraints (in automotive, aeronautics...) would be a plus
• Knowledge of APQP, LEAN methodology would be a plus
• Knowledge of robust design tools would be a plus (DFMEA, 6 sigma, ...)

Physical Demand

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. Based on the position an employee is occasionally required to stand for an extended period of time; walk; reach above shoulders; and stoop, kneel, bend, twist or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities require by this job include close vision.
• Personal Protective Equipment many be required including safety shoes and glasses. Other protective equipment may also be necessary based on the specific task
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The work environment can be busy, noisy, and conditions may vary. Also, contains some mechanical and chemical hazards.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to