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Job Description:
Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a Paint Coordinator to join our team based in Mobile, AL.
The Paint Operations Coordinator serves as the primary on-site liaison and interface for the subcontracted Service Provider at our Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Mobile, Alabama. This role is responsible for directing, monitoring, and controlling the execution of subcontracted painting services to ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. Additionally, the Coordinator will drive operational excellence by developing, tracking, and consolidating Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to effectively manage and evaluate service provider performance.
Meet the Team:
The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities help assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along with three total 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:
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.
How We Care for You:
- 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.
Primary Responsibilities:
Subcontractor Management:
- Act as the focal point of contact for the on-site paint shop subcontractor, overseeing daily service execution and aligning operations with FAL schedules.
Performance Tracking & Analytics:
- Establish, monitor, and analyze critical KPIs to measure subcontractor deliverables, quality standards, and adherence to timelines.
Operational Control:
- Monitor the end-to-end execution of the Service Sub-activity, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Including:
- Daily review of the Paint Planning and ensure advance coordination for External Paint.
- Validate and provide drawings per customer livery to the Service Provider following the instruction from the ME Department and using FTS.
- Effective interaction with the Airbus Logistics Team to ensure materials are available.
- Daily attendance to Program’s SQCDP meetings and MFT integration.
Reporting & Consolidation:
- Consolidate comprehensive performance data (NC's, QLB's and ALB's) to present regular health-of-business reviews regarding service provider efficiency and compliance.
Other duties as assigned:
- Provide NC's, QLB's and ALB's documentation to the Service Provider via email.
- Host the Daily Paint Rework Planning Meeting to align with the Program service requirements and their priorities.
Required Education:
- A Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or an equivalent experience.
Required Experience:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in Aviation (Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly Processes, Production method, etc.). or equivalent experience
Preferred
- Experience with Quality / Logistics rules in aviation manufacturing.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills on different levels, a structured way of working and the ability to deal with a volume of complex information.
- Experience as a member and leader of an international team.
- Customer interactions
Travel Required:
- Domestic and International
- Location / Travel Required:
- Onsite 100 Onsite %
Additional Physical Requirements:
- Vision: adequate to enter and read material on computer screens. Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions and other business interactions
- Hearing: able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office settings; Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals.
- Speaking: able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying size with or without amplification.
- Equipment Operation: Able to operate a wide range of tools and equipment including hydraulic lifts and arms.
- Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 20 lbs./ which engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects.
- Lifting: able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs./.
- Pushing/Pulling: able to push/pull items in office areas and on shop floor.
- Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at computer and in meetings.
- Squatting/Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves.
- Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time delivering information.
- Travel/Mobility: able to travel overseas and domestically sometimes for extended periods of time and on short notice.
- Walking: able to walk through office and production areas, around flight line and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor or outdoor surfaces other business interactions
- Space Limitations: Working on jigs at the fuselage at a height of 15 feet.
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 Hire
Experience Level:
Professional
Remote Type:
On-site
Job Family:
Logistics
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