HO WB Work Prep & Industrialisation

Job Description: SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check) TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK and Europe LOCATION: Broughton, onsite TYPE: Full time WHAT\’S IN IT FOR YOUFinancial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much more Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday Personal Development: Personalised development plan , Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support), wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving and purpose built maternity rooms on site Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( #ZEROe ) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what\’s your next change? Join our Manufacturing Engineering Wing Industrial Team supporting A350 and Long Range Business Areas. We are seeking an experienced leader to head the Widebody Work Preparation and Industrialisation team. In this role, you will drive product and process improvements through cross-functional co-design, supporting major modifications and new developments. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external customers to ensure seamless integration of industrial systems and processes. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM Lead and manage the Work Preparation and Industrialisation team for Widebody programmes, ensuring timely and accurate documentation (SOIs, Routings, BOMs). Support and influence Widebody Major Modifications via the Co-design Milestone Gate process and modification management. Drive lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives to support production rate ramp-ups. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders across ME, Design, Quality, and Operations. Manage project reviews, design reviews, and industrial system requirements to meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards. ABOUT YOU Degree-qualified in Engineering or equivalent experience with strong wing airframe and industrial systems knowledge. Proven leadership skills with experience managing diverse, high-performing teams. Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities, capable of translating complex data for varied audiences Familiarity with project management practices, including CapEx and modification industrialisation processes. A collaborative mindset with the ability to foster a positive team environment and deliver results under pressure. Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solution s. HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at 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-CG1This 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 LimitedEmployment Type:Permanent——-Experience Level:ProfessionalJob Family:Manufacturing Engineering By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.