ARP Artificial Intelligence Solutions Specialist

Airbus; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited is seeking an AI Solutions Specialist for the LACE team to drive AI adoption across the ARP program and to support SAP/AI enabled transformations. You will prototyp AI solutions, coach colleagues in Gemini tools, and help lead the Gen AI pod development.

The role requires aerospace experience, strong project management, and travel ~20%. Fluent English is essential; German or French is a plus.

Qualifications

• A degree in Informatics, Manufacturing Engineering, Production/Logistics or similar.
• Aerospace or related complex industries experience preferred.
• Understanding of SAP MM/PP/SD and end-to-end processes.
• Proven prototyping experience with AI tools.
• Transformation and change management in AI context.
• Strong product development and project management experience.
• Fluent English; German or French preferred.
• Willingness to travel ~20%.

Responsibilities

• Promote AI adoption within the ARP organisation with best practice and toolset usage.
• Coach ARP program colleagues in Gemini / Gemini Enterprise and agentic tools.
• Be part of and support the LACE to lead ARP transformation.
• Continuously assess and streamline AI use cases for ARP.
• Facilitate and support AI events aligned with ARP strategy.
• Lead the ARP Gen AI pod approach and develop solutions.

Skills

AI prototyping

SAP MM/PP/SD

Product development

Project management

Change management

English

Travel readiness

Education

Degree in Informatics / Manufacturing Engineering / Production & Logistics or similar

Tools

Gemini

Gemini Enterprise

AI tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Frequent international travel

LOCATION: Broughton

TYPE: Full time

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, various optional salary sacrifice benefits, shopping discounts and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan 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
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave, 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) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?

The ARP Program is the cornerstone of Airbus's digital transformation, aiming to harmonise and optimise our industrial processes across all global sites. We believe this initiative will set new industry standards and significantly enhance our operational efficiency and enable the ramp-up. We're not just implementing SAP; we're reimagining how aerospace manufacturing operates and we drive our E2E flows.

To transform and prepare the Program for future challenges we aim to evolve our operating model and enhance our project deliverables with the latest technology. To support this Program transformation, and prepare us for the Digital future we need an ARP AI Solutions Specialist for the LACE (Lean Agile Center of Excellence) team.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Promote a culture of AI Adoption within the ARP organisation with best practice and toolset usage.
• Support / Coach the ARP program colleagues in Gemini / Gemini Enterprise and agentic tools.
• Being part of and supporting the LACE to lead our ARP transformation.
• Continuous assessment and streamlining of AI Use cases for ARP.
• Facilitation and support of AI events inline with our ARP strategy.
• Lead the ARP Gen AI pod approach and development of solutions.

ABOUT YOU

• Has a degree in Informatics, Manufacturing Engineering, Production/Logistics or similar.
• Experience in Aerospace or related complex industries (e.g., Automotive, Defense).
• Understanding of SAP and its modules (MM, PP, SD) and E2E operational processes.
• Proven experience prototyping with AI tools, including innovative solutions.
• Transformation and Change Management expertise in an AI context.
• Strong Product Development and Project Management experience.
• Fluent in English, German and/or French preferred.
• Willingness to travel, approximately 20% of the time.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

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 under the Equality Act 2010 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 your application will be considered accordingly.

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 Operations Limited

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Programme & Project Management

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