Airbus
Aviation
CabinProgramDirector
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“Cabin Program Director at Airbus. Skills: Cabin Program Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Aircraft Cabin Development. Lead new product introduction (NPI) work packages. Supervise & drive progress of manufacturing readiness level (MRL)”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensuring on-time and on-quality delivery to respective Airbus sites
Industry & Context.
Lead problem solving using a matrix organization
Ability to work onsite at supplier premises, Ability to work in the US without current or future need for sponsorship/work authorization
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Seven (7) years of experience in the aviation industry, in the areas of project management, design and production, Ability to work well in a multi-lingual, multi-cultural environment, Specific experience with cabin development processes and testing, Effective communications skills and the ability to handle communications and sometimes disagreements between different functions/departments with disparate missions and gain agreement on a path forward, Ability to coordinate the work of others with different technical skills and experiences, Ability to lead problem solving using a matrix organization and without direct management authority by using communication, interpersonal, expertise, technical and Airbus knowledge to establish influence and gain authority within assigned organization, Fluency in written and spoken English, with influencing ability, Ability to work in the US without current or future need for sponsorship/work authorization is required for this opportunity, Experience with aircraft systems, structure or cabin development and testing
Nice to Have
French, German or Spanish skills preferred but not required
What You'll Do.
Lead new product introduction (NPI) work packages
Supervise & drive progress of manufacturing readiness level (MRL)
Ensure efficient collaboration among supplier and Airbus functions
Promote and enable involved Airbus functions
Provide continuous and accurate visibility and communication
Anticipate risks and issues likely to impact program parameters
Demonstrate proactive program management with on site interaction
Resolve communication and requirement issues with suppliers
Secure deployment of Processes
Methods and Tools (PMT)
Represent Airbus and assigned project in program situations
Analyze supplier interests to align with Airbus goals
Support good communication between Airbus and suppliers
Act as extension of central program teams
Support maturity reviews
and industrial reviews
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with the supplier; Implement and operate a multi-functional local IPT governance; Influence suppliers at the Executive level; Provide visibility and communication to Airbus internal partners; Interact with suppliers on a frequent basis; Coordinate the work of others with different technical skills and experiences; Lead problem solving using a matrix organization; Act as a day to day extension of the central program teams, PDTs and Functions
Communication Scope
Effective communications skills; Ability to handle communications and sometimes disagreements between different functions/departments; Gain agreement on a path forward; Influencing ability
Process & Methodology
Program Management, New Product Introduction (NPI), Work Package Management, Risk Management, Performance Management, Industrial Review Meetings (IRMs), APQP key business results review meetings
Full Job Description
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 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) * [Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal](https://kairosservicesinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf) * [Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination](https://kairosservicesinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/PayTransparencyPoster.pdf) (English) * [Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación](https://kairosservicesinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/federal-contractor-pay-transparency-spanish.pdf) (Spanish) ****Job Description:**** **Airbus Commercial Aircraft** is looking for a Cabin Program Director to join our Engineering department based in**Newport Beach, CA or Mobile, AL.** You will be leading multifunctional End-to-End activities onsite at supplier premises (IPT@Supplier) to support work package development & industrialization, ensuring on-time and on-quality delivery to respective Airbus sites. The role is a key element of the new cabin program organization and strengthens the end to end management of cabin developments. ## **Meet the team:** Our Engineers have the privilege of working on complex, highly engineered machines and are involved at all stages of the aircraft life cycle, from product development to manufacturing and direct support to our airline customers. If you’re interested in designing, creating, and testing the present and future of Airbus products across the globe, join our mission to connect the world. ## **Your working environment:** Located in stunning Southern California is our satellite office in Newport Beach, CA. This office supports our west coast procurement operations. Being just 10 miles from the beach provides a great opportunity to have your lunch al fresco and enjoy the California sunshine. ## **How we c
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