Supplier Development Manager - Merritt Island, United States - Airbus US // Airbus Constellation Satellites

Description

Airbus OneWeb Satellites is pioneering new value propositions in space through the design and large-scale manufacturing of low-cost, ultra-high performing satellites at high-volumes.

These space-crafts are modular and designed for multiple mission configurations.

Our ability to iterate on satellite design and launch new satellites in quantity faster than ever before secures our competitive advantage in spacecraft production.

Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to our company' success.

We know that our strength and competitive advantage lies directly with our people.

We offer meaningful work in a healthy working environment which is focused on mobility, networking and work-life balance and are committed to cultivating and preserving our culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

We ensure a competitive compensation package that reflects our high regard for our people.


Role Conditions:

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

Your 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

Your Day-to-Day
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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

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Configuration:

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Conformity:

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Capacity
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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

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Acquiring an in-depth
knowledge of the equipment / supplier
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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 2550% 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.