Introduction An opportunity for a Production Manager - Final Assembly Line (FAL) has arisen within Airbus Defense and Space, Sevilla (San Pablo) Brief description of the department's mission The selected candidate will join the Make in India C295 Programme operational team, acting as the Airbus Operations Representative for the Final Assembly Line (FAL) at the TASL (Tata Advanced Systems Limited) site in Vadodara, India. The department is in charge of coordinating operational resident activities across Production, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and Procurement, overseeing the integration of the C295 aircraft from Main Constituent Assemblies through to the Flight Line & Delivery Centre. Exercise indirect leadership over a deployed team of up to 50 members during industrialization and the resident office phase, empowering team leaders to maintain high-performance and resilient standards.

Coordinate and prioritize on-site manufacturing activities of Airbus personnel to ensure adherence to production schedules, cost targets, and quality standards in collaboration with TASL. Orchestrate cross-functional support across internal departments (Quality, Supply Chain, MRB, Design Office, Logistics, Engineering, Tooling) and subcontractors to ensure smooth operational execution. Lead site governance and escalation forums (e.g., Aeronautical or Industrial Engineering degree, or a related discipline.

Related master's degree preferred .

Experience: Proven track record in aircraft manufacturing, Final Assembly Line (FAL) operations, shop floor production coordination, and indirect leadership of cross-functional teams in complex industrial programs. (Strong strategic leadership,



proactive conflict resolution with a win-win approach, agile stakeholder management in a multicultural environment, and willingness to undertake a 2 to 3-year expatriation to Vadodara (India). Advanced level in English. In-depth understanding of aircraft integration and assembly processes, SQCDP governance and KPI tracking, demand management of parts and equipment, Health & Safety standards, and FOD prevention methodology.

Office software skills . PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is valuable.

Experience working with international industrial partners or within the C295 / LTA program will be valued.

Take a look at some of our social benefits: Hybrid model of working when possible. Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.

Benefits such as life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants. On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office. Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

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Wherever possible, we foster adaptable working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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