Transport Lifting&Handling Architect

Job Description

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Transport Lifting & Handling Architect (f/m) to join our Industrial Architect activity based in Toulouse, France . You will be part of a team developing Oversize Transportation systems (OTJ) , covering land, sea, Beluga ST, and Beluga XL. As part of the Oversize Transportation activity , you will be involved in the design of the Industrial System in synchronization with Aircraft design, aiming at securing the consideration of industrial aspects and increasing maturity throughout early development. Your role is to ensure the end-to-end industrial solution is fully optimized and that non-value-added processes are reduced to a minimum to provide a competitive advantage.

Your working environment

Global capital of aeronautics and European capital for space research, Toulouse is a dynamic city in the southwest of France served by an international airport. Ideally located between the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic ocean and close to the Pyrenees mountains, it offers plenty of options for outdoor activities!

How we care for you

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.
• Work / Life Balance: Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities.
• Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage and, depending on the site, health services center, concierge services, and gym.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities with unlimited access to +10,000 e-learning courses and expert career paths.

Your challenges

• Secure the end-to-end Design: Take technical responsibility for the E2E industrial system and process, including support to daily operations.
• Lead Multi-site Projects: Coordinate and manage all project key actors (Engineering, Program, Quality, etc.) and suppliers from development to realization.
• Manage Supplier Relations: Work in close Multi-Functional Teams (MFT) with Procurement for supplier selection, CCR, and project closure (FHO).
• Technical Specification: Draw up general specifications for transportation jigs and manage the implementation of functional analysis and design principles.
• Performance Monitoring: Manage projects on Time, Quality, and Cost (TQC) while issuing appropriate reporting to the industrial population.

Your boarding pass

• Proven Experience: Significant experience in Industrial Architecture or Project Management within a fast-paced environment.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of transportation jigs operation principles (loading, configuring, transporting) and stress principles (FEM, NASTRAN).
• Design Tools: Proficiency in CATIA and familiarity with Manufacturing Engineering processes (SHAPE/FUIN).
• Industrial Strategy: Ability to conduct Central ME strategy and assess supply chain operational performance.
• Methodologies: Mastery of Lean concept and design, Concurrent engineering, and Continuous improvement.
• Education: Aeronautical or Industrial Engineering degree or a related discipline.

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