Mobile Area, AL, United States of America
Onsite
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Job Description:
Job Summary: As Process Performance Engineer, you will provide technical assistance (methods, products, etc.) to the Production teams, with the aim of optimizing the industrial process, whilst observing safety, cost, quality and lead-time criteria.
You will be a driving force for the implementation of appropriate solutions (methods, processes and organization) to meet company requirements.
Meet the team:
The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along two (soon to be three) production lines for the A220 and A320 Family aircraft. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft.
Your working environment:
Nearby on ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus’ strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.
Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility
Your challenges:
Producing PERT/GANTT diagrams
Program Evaluation Review Techniques diagrams are developed to identify task dependencies
Producing line balancing for each MSN.
Defining the critical path
Analyzing industrial capacities
Calculating the workforce and resources
Build scenarios to simulate different station/line configurations
Contributing to the definition of the industrial architecture
Studying and optimizing workflows; evaluate existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement
Assist in determining the length a work process should take in an ideal state by conducting and drafting time observations
Stay updated on A320 best practices in process optimization
Identifying deviations
Process optimization / Station optimization
Performing VA/NVA analysis (Value Add / Non-Value Add)
Detecting and analyzing misalignments in work orders
Updating work packages within and across stations
Processing improvement proposals
Align (AOS) Airbus Operating System focus areas to the established plan
Additional Responsibilities:
Other duties as assigned
Your boarding pass:
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering, or Non-degree holder with 3 years of Airbus experience or 5 years of industry experience.
Lean methodology understanding
High degree of flexibility and initiative
Equivalent combination of education and experience outlined above
Preferred
Industrial Engineering degree
Lean methodology proficiency
Travel Required:
<5% Domestic and International
Citizenship:
Eligible for employment in the US, able to work in US without current or future need for visa sponsorship
Clearance:
N/A
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 Americas, Inc.Employment Type:
US - Direct HireExperience Level:
ProfessionalRemote Type:
On-siteJob Family:
Manufacturing Engineering <JF-MA-ME>------
Job Posting End Date: 07.18.2026------
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