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Process Performance Engineer II

Airbus Americas
parental leave, paid time off, profit sharing
United States, Alabama, Mobile
Jul 30, 2026
Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at USCareers@airbus.com Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English) Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminacion(Spanish) Job Description: Position Summary:As Process Performance Engineer, you will provide technical assistance (methods, products, etc.) to the Production teams, with the aim of optimizing the industrial process, whilst observing safety, cost, quality and lead-time criteria. You will be a driving force for the implementation of appropriate solutions (methods, processes and organization) to meet company requirements. Meet the team: The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along two (soon to be three) production lines for the A220 and A320 Family aircraft. On the shop floor you'll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft. Your working environment: Nearby on 'Airbus Way' you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus' strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond. How we care for you: 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") Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program. Health & Welfare: 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 Your challenges: Series Production Process Time Optimizer Producing PERT/GANTT diagrams Program Evaluation Review Techniquesdiagrams are developed to identify task dependencies. Producing line balancing for each MSN. Defining the critical path Analyzing industrial capacities Calculating the workforce and resources Build scenarios to simulate different station/line configurations Development Process Time Optimizer Contributing to the definition of the industrial architecture Studying and optimizing workflows Assist in determining the length a work process should take in an ideal state by conducting and drafting time observations. Continuous improvement activities Identifying deviations Process optimization Station optimization Performing several VA/NVA analysis (Value Add / Non-Value Add) Detecting and analyzing misalignments in work orders Updating work packages within and across stations Processing improvement proposals Align (AOS) Airbus Operating System focus areas to the established plan. Lead training/onboarding efforts for new team members Serves as subject matter expert in the build process for multiple Business Units Serves as the primary focal to special projects for the ME PPE team Perform other duties as assigned by HO PPE Your boarding pass: Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's degree plus 5 years ofAirbus experience or relevant industry experience. Excellent MS Office/Google Suite application, as well as experience in analyzing data. High degree of flexibility and initiative Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and tools used in process performance engineering. Knowledge of basic project management concepts. Knowledge of Airbus Planning Tools (AVL2, EPIQA). Understanding of the overall workflow across the Final Assembly Line Capable of hosting and facilitating workshops/kaizens Have the ability to work in an international team. Must possess excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written. Must be able to present clear and concise briefings and reports to customers and executives Expert in Airbus Visual Line 2 Knowledge in EPIQA Airbus' SAP Transactions Authorized to Work in the US Physical Requirements: 100% Onsite Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings on a daily basis. Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms as needed to perform duties. Speaking:able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communicationsas needed to perform duties. Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipmentas needed to perform duties. Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgsas needed to perform duties Lifting:able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgsas needed to perform duties Pushing / Pulling:able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and toolsas needed to perform duties Sitting:able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer as needed to perform duties, roughly 70-90% Squatting / Kneeling:able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor as needed to perform duties, Travel:able to travel independently and at short notice - 5% Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents):able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces, as needed to perform duties - 10% Personal Protective Equipment required:Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor. 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 Americas, Inc. 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