Wing Industrial Architect

Airbus; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Hybrid work model

Leadership University

Job summary

Airbus is looking for an Industrial Architect to join the Wing Industrial Architect team in the UK. The role focuses on delivering optimized industrial systems for future aircraft programmes, including derivatives and major modifications.

You will collaborate across the UK, Spain, and Germany, driving industrial concepts for a sustainable future in flight and leading cross-functional teams on industrial readiness, lean line design, and digital tools deployment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and experience in metallic manufacturing processes and related technologies.
• Experience with suppliers or research partners.
• Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing and Industry 4.0.

Responsibilities

• Support Wing programmes with industrial readiness for launch and ramp-up.
• Perform Value Stream Analysis and Mapping for new industrial setups; include rate capacity analysis (Takt Time, Cycle Time, Lead Time, OEE).
• Support Lean Line Design deployment and Industrial Performance Assessments.
• Contribute to maturation of Ramp-up Simulation tools and potential Digital Tools deployment (VR, 3DExperience, Digital Twins).
• Gain experience across Wing components using technical, leadership, and project management skills.

Skills

Metallic manufacturing

Lean Manufacturing

Industry 4.0

Supplier collaboration

Project management

Tools

Virtual Reality

3DExperience

Digital Twins

Job description

Job Description: SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check). LOCATION: Filton TYPE: Full time WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

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: 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working
• 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?

A new and exciting role has arisen within the Wing Industrial Architect team (OMWN), where the mission is to co-architect our next products and pioneer the industrial systems of the future. Your core objective as an Industrial Architect will be to integrate inputs from multiple stakeholders to deliver an optimized Industrial System concept that achieves the best balance of top project objectives for both industrial and aircraft performance. This includes delivering the plan to verify and validate this concept, alongside cascading all associated requirements for the detailed Industrial System definition—work that is directly applicable to all new Aircraft Projects and Programmes, including derivatives and major modifications of existing aircraft. You will be joining a rich and diverse transnational team of over 30 people working collaboratively across the UK, Spain, and Germany. Focusing heavily on the future, our team is actively involved in the industrial scoping for many new wing options, driving exciting programmes that represent a major technological leap compared to conventional wing designs and industrial systems. In this environment of continuous learning and growth, you will play a key part in helping us lead the way on the industrial concepts needed for a sustainable future for flight.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

Support one or more new Wing programmes, focusing heavily on industrial readiness for the launch and ramp-up of future programmes.

Support Value Stream Analysis and Mapping for new industrial set‑ups, and perform rate capacity analysis using concepts like Takt Time, Cycle Time, Lead Time, and OEE.

Support Lean Line Design deployment by applying lean principles and methodologies for industrialization phases, alongside supporting Industrial Performance Assessments.

Support the maturation of Industrial Ramp-up Simulation tools and assist in potential Digital Tools Deployment under the Digital Factory scope (e.g., Virtual Reality, 3DExperience, Digital Twins).

Gain experience across Wing components by utilizing technical, leadership, and project management skills, while showing energy to build relationships and network within the community.

ABOUT YOU:

Strong knowledge and experience in metallic manufacturing processes and elementary part manufacturing, including traditional and cutting‑edge technologies (e.g., 3D printing).

Experience would be a plus: 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 the 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.

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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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