Wing Industrial Architect

Airbus; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in the UK is seeking a professional for a full-time role in Manufacturing Engineering. You will be instrumental in supporting new Wing programmes and ensuring industrial readiness. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of composite manufacturing processes and experience in an industrial environment. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits including health and wellbeing support, and opportunities for personal development within a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Flexible working hours

Unlimited access to E-learning courses

Wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Proficient oral and written communication skills in English.
• Strong knowledge of Composite manufacturing processes.
• Experience in a technical team environment interfacing with engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support to one or more new Wing programmes focused on industrial readiness.
• Support Value Stream Analysis and Mapping for new industrial setups.
• Support Lean Line Design deployment applying lean principles.

Skills

Proficient oral and written communication skills

Strong knowledge of Composite manufacturing processes

Experience of composite manufacturing in an industrial environment

Interest in finding creative solutions to complex problems

Job description

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

LOCATION: Filton (60% of your working week must be office based)

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, season ticket loan, tax‑free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University 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)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero‑carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?

Join a transnational team of 30+ experts across the UK, Spain, and Germany leading the industrial concepts for a sustainable future for flight. You will gain end‑to‑end experience across wing components, blending technical expertise with leadership and project management to deliver a technological leap beyond conventional design. This is a unique opportunity to build a high‑level European network while shaping the manufacturing principles of next‑generation aviation.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM:

• Support to one or more of the new Wing programmes, focused on industrial readiness for the launch and ramp‑up of our future programmes.
• Support Value Stream Analysis and Mapping for a new industrial set‑up before the programme launch.
• Support rate capacity analysis using concepts such as Takt Time, Cycle Time, Lead Time, OEE, saturation, etc.
• Support the maturation of a new Industrial Ramp‑up Simulation tool by reflecting the industrial set‑up in the tool and analyzing the simulation results.
• Support Lean Line Design deployment: applying lean principles, concepts and methodology for an industrialization phase.
• Support for Industrial Performance Assessments.
• Supports potential Digital Tools Deployment under Digital Factory Scope (i.e. Virtual Reality for Industrialization, 3DExperience, Digital Twins…).

In this role, you will be able to develop your leadership skills by having the opportunity to negotiate and influence stakeholders in order to gain buy‑in and make decisions. You will also develop your project management skills by supporting project planning, risk management, progress control and reporting.

ABOUT YOU:

• Proficient oral and written communication skills in English with the ability to present to a range of stakeholders both internal and external.
• Strong knowledge of Composite manufacturing processes.
• Experience of composite manufacturing in an industrial environment.
• Desire to work in a technical team environment, interfacing with engineering and the plants.
• A strong interest in challenging and developing yourself.
• Interest in finding creative solutions to complex problems.
• Able to make decisions based on evidence.
• The desire to work in an open and trusting environment.

Strategic Pluses:

• Experience working with suppliers or research partners.
• Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing.
• Background in Industry 4.0.

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

How can we 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 reasonable 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.

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: Manufacturing Engineering

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