ME Lead Process Engineer Launchers

Job Description:

We are looking for a ME Lead Process Engineer for Launchers  interested to work in the space industry. The ME Lead Engineer position presents an exciting opportunity to take on a technical role, lead the generation of a robust end-to-end MAIT (Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration and Testing) process, time and cost optimized for implementation into production.

The ME Lead role is an essential role that deals with technical challenges, project change of priorities, resolving blocking actions to ensure achievement of requirements, schedule adherence, yet, maintaining quality and costs.

We invite you to join a multi-skilled and highly engaged team of Engineers working on a diverse and wide range of projects.

General Responsibilities

• The ME Lead works on cross multi-functional teams to provide a consolidated Industrial Product definition: product (part detail definition), processes (manufacturing and assembly) and Industrial Means detail definition.

• Ensures a correct & consistent process definition for the shopfloor, time and cost optimized that meets the requirements of the project, and adheres to business standards, practices and procedures.

• Mechanical skills required:  technical background on Tolerance analysis and dimensioning on parts and assemblies.

During the Project Design Phase:

- Attends and/or support all project meetings / reviews

- Attends and/or support the PFMA, DMU review, Project Concurrent MFTs with Design Engineering, Industrial Means, Quality and Production.

- Attends inputs preparation meeting to define and ensure KIDs for product / project are fit for Manufacture (DFM)

- Define/Support the Build Process, re-enforce and ensure a correct & consolidated process definition:

• Industrial Product definition in the context of Collaborative Engineering: product (part detail definition), processes (manufacturing and assembly) and Industrial Means detail definition. Detailed simulation of the process (precedents, restrictions, areas, etc.)

• Final tolerance analysis: tolerance stack-up analysis, CIs & KC´s.

• Update & agreement of the final Product Structure (As-Planned).

• Update and agreement of specifications for Delivered Components (delivery conditions) and work specifications.

• Build Process Consolidation and agreement with relevant stakeholders and production area.

- Provide Inputs to Industrial Planning: Build process (precedents, restrictions, areas, etc.) balancing of the line, adjustment of process times and skills and estimated lead times.

- Provide Inputs of recurring & non-recurring costs associated with the industrial model.

- Provide Supplier Industrialization Support:

• Technical support for the Manufacture/Purchase strategy.

• Technical management in the development of supplier work packages

• Technical management of bids, and selecting and contracting products (parts, assemblies, groups) from suppliers.

• Manage the creation of the Industrialization documentation (Built Process studies / Process Flows & Budget / Supplier WPs…)

Manufacturing Documentation

Manages the creation of:

• BOM preparation (As-Prepared) - Update As-prepared BOM with auxiliary materials and flight & non-flight material quantities.

• Routing preparation (As-Prepared) - Create & update complete routings for standard activities and viability tests / qualification / process preparation.

• Internal (Procedures, Work instructions, Technical Instructions, data collection documents, numerical control programs, critical movement...)  and External documentation (user manuals)

• MRR / IRR Datapack:  Routing & applicable documentation (instructions & documentation)

- Update Inputs to Industrial Planning: Build process (precedents, restrictions, areas, etc.) balancing, adjustment of process times and skills and estimated lead times.

- Update Inputs of recurring & non-recurring costs associated with the industrial model.

During the Excution

- Attend and/or support SQCD Panels Daily meetings at shopfloor, PPS meetings, Schedule reviews and Recovery Plans.

- Provide Technical shopfloor support:

• Follow up execution of shopfloor activities

• Support to operation (applicable documentation understanding, specific analysis….)

• Configuration and improvement of the design of the product, the industrial process and resources.

• Technical support for pending work: impact reduction and technical solutions

• Methods and processes support

- Provide timely feedback to appropriate managers on process engineering issues.

- Review of real recurring & non-recurring costs and Identify / analyse deviations.

- Maintenance of Applicable documentation (Work instructions, Technical Instructions, Procedures, Data collection documents…)

- Support Assessment of Non-Conformances. Track & Answer Non-Conformance Process Flow.

- Host and Support Lessons Learned exercises at key milestones involving all key stakeholders in phase.

SKILLS

Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to know you:

• Education: Aeronautical or Industrial Engineering degree  or a related discipline.

• Experience: At least 5 years in Manufacturing or Engineering.

• Soft skills: Change culture open mind, team working ability, communication skills.

• Languages: Advanced level in English.

• Technical knowledge: SAP, CATIA,… 

• Valuable / Nice to have: experience in AIRBUS, Space or similar industry environment.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.

• Attractive salary.

• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.

• Collective transport service in some sites.

• Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.

• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.

• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility  initiatives.

• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.

• Special rates in products & benefits.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Manufacturing Engineering <JF-MA-ME>

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