Job Description:

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Transformation Project Leader (f/m) to join our Configuration Expertise and Processes department based in Marignane, France.

In 2020, Airbus Helicopters Engineering (ET) has launched its transformation through the introduction of the new Ways of Working (WoW) and the Earned Value Management (EVM) methodology.

In parallel, several transformation and improvement projects have been launched during the last 3 years with the objectives of reducing the Non Recurring Costs (NRC), reducing the lead time, leveraging the Digital revolution (Product Life Management, Simulation, Model Based System Engineering, etc) and reinforcing the predictability with an Engineering Cost Model (ECM).

As the external environment continues to be challenging (new regulations, increased competition, general inflation, etc), Airbus Helicopters Engineering (ET) continues its Transformation journey by setting up new ambitious targets to improve Performance and Productivity.

In order to meet the ambition, Airbus Helicopters is looking for additional motivated colleagues who will focus on continuing to transform the Design Office as well as delivering value for our internal and external customers.

Within the "Configuration Expertise and Processes" department we define and control the configuration management processes: product identification, change process, baseline management and product offer. This team is also responsible for the continuous improvement of configuration management processes and performance and is therefore part of this Transformation ambition.

As a member of the team your task will be to define, launch and pilot several projects that will contribute to the Transformation.

Your challenges:

The projects that are targeted to be assessed are, but not limited to::

Develop communalities between Programs, share digital best practices, look for compromise to reach efficiency and performance 

• Develop new product structure for future H175 versions, knowledge based to reduce the number of Engineering Change Proposal raised and to lower certification workload

• Intelligence based proposed decision for Change Boards based on history evaluation for Types of Change, Traceability Logic, Classification, Impact check

• Export control, ITAR (...) entries/classification based on keyword search to autofill details

• Chat Bot type functionalities for Data Management

  • New Part Number, Part Number Update, ATA Check, Document Code Check, sequence number, Meta Data

• Explore Artificial Intelligence tool to facilitate link between Commercial References and possible proposed configuration, or any usage of current Configuration Management data

Your profile:

Desired skills and qualifications

• Knowledge in configuration management and project management would be a plus

• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and applicability to industrial field

• Creative and Innovative way of thinking

• Strong team spirit

• Knowledge of Google Suite

• English at a negotiation level

Your working environment:

Major economic hub with Marseille-Provence Airport, Marignane is a dynamic city in the southeast of France. It is located near the cities of Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, which host a rich cultural and tourist offer. Close to the beaches of the Côte Bleue, it offers many options for water sports 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 and other services.

• Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.

• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects  with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

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.

This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

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Company:

Airbus Helicopters SAS

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Classe Emploi (France): Classe G14

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Configuration Management <JF-PP-CM>

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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.