Satellite AIT Delivery Manager

Airbus S.A.S.; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An international aerospace corporation in Stevenage seeks a Satellite AIT Delivery Manager. This role involves managing project teams to ensure delivery of satellites on cost and time. Responsibilities include monitoring schedules, facilitating communication among teams, and addressing any operational challenges. Ideal candidates will have experience in mechanical/electrical systems and strong interpersonal skills. The company promotes growth through a variety of benefits including competitive salaries and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working schedule

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proven interpersonal skills in managing a small team.
• Understanding of environmental test & launch campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Control cleanroom operations in line with schedule.
• Ensure product delivery is on schedule.
• Monitor and measure input performances.

Skills

Lean manufacturing techniques

Production planning

Mechanical/electrical processes

Interpersonal skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

Satellite AIT Delivery Manager

We are looking for a Satellite AIT Delivery Manager to join our team in Stevenage! In this role, you will be accountable for achieving the agreed operational plan, working on a dedicated project to deliver the satellite on Quality, on Time, on Cost. As the Satellite AIT delivery manager, you will report to the AIT manager, assisting them with cost/schedule definition while directing operational activities with the hardware. You will need to coordinate a multi-functional team (production control, Mechanical/Electrical engineering, scheduler, Shift leads) and provide expert input into problem resolution. You shall assist with anomaly investigations, NCR disposition, schedule what-if's and resource/cost management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost management by controlling the cleanroom operations in line with the schedule/ECWP and feeding back the Cost of Non-Quality.
• Ensure the delivery of a product is in line with the schedule.
• Monitor and measure input performances / On time delivery (Procurement, Design, KID), and together with the AIT Manager, manage impacts to projects where necessary.
• Produce a detailed Daily Activity Plan from the Go-meeting output.
• Monitor schedule updates and ensure they are agreed by all stakeholders.
• Raise to Satellite AIT line management via the AIT manager any resource issues.
• Good understanding and detailed experience of all types of mechanical and electrical systems. Including but not limited to:
• Lean manufacturing techniques including 5S, root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Production planning and MRP systems such as SAP.
• Spacecraft AIT.
• Mechanical / electrical processes including detailed assembly, wiring and fitting.
• Mechanical handling of equipment / Satellites.
• Environmental test & launch campaigns.
• Understanding of electrical tests and health checks.
• Interfacing with project, customers and suppliers in an assertive but diplomatic manner.
• Proven interpersonal skills in managing a small team.
• 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.

Professional Development

• Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.
• Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Benefits

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax‑free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more.
• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL.
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, 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.
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, multi‑faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity).

Equal Opportunities

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail]. 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.

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