Head of Development (Remote)

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Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Supplier Development Manager to join our Procurement department based in Newport Beach, California.

The Supplier Development Engineer is in charge of implementing Recovery, Development, and Assessment assignments at supplier sites as part of the Procurement Operations department. This position requires high flexibility for extensive travel (70-80%) throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico. This position requires operational activity on the shop floor.

The Procurement team's mission is to acquire indirect goods and services for Airbus commercial aircraft and helicopters, playing a major role in generating value and contributing to the overall competitiveness of the company. Our team members ensure on-time delivery and on-quality of equipment and systems, drawing on their expertise in Industrial, Operations & Quality Management, and strong relationship building skills to problem-solve and proactively mitigate supply chain issues.

Located in beautiful Southern California is our satellite office in Newport Beach, CA. This office supports our west coast procurement operations. 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”)

Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

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.

Enhance supplier relationships by supporting them in building and delivering continuous improvement plans and/or roadmaps.

Restore & secure supplier quality and on-time delivery to the required level

Improve supplier performance by implementing advanced actions

Contribute to anticipate recurring supplier quality issues and initiate preventive measures

Report regularly and managing feedback to internal customers and stakeholders

A Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Demonstrable experience utilizing quality management tools/techniques

Operations management (MRP, APICS/CPIM certification

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Six Sigma

Industrial Capability and maturity assessments

Project management skills

Supply Chain Operations

Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages)

Additional Languages appreciated (German, Spanish and French etc.)

Ability to work in the US without current or future need for visa sponsorship is required.

Remote Type
Flexible

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