About You

• Previous experience operating at a management level within manufacturing engineering, specifically grounded in operational, production, or quality management environments.
• Demonstrated track record of overseeing complex external supplier networks, including executing global industrial surveillance, capacity assessments, and managing large-scale continuous improvement projects.
• Deep technical knowledge and practical experience deploying industrial quality frameworks, root cause analysis, and preventative risk management tools.
• Proven capability in leading multi-site or international engineering/manufacturing operations, managing complex product developments, part shortages, and large-scale industrialization projects.
• Strong technical command of manufacturing processes and supply chain data analytics, with the ability to interpret complex performance metrics to dictate sourcing strategy and crisis interventions.

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How We Can Support You

• Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.
• Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc.
• Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
• As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you. #LI-CG1

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 Operations Limited

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Leadership

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