Manufacturing Engineer I - Technical Shop Floor Support

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Job Description:

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer I to join our  A320 Engineering  Department based in Mobile, AL.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the manufacturing assessment of non-conformities, late changes to support production, and supporting and identifying continuous improvement opportunities for the manufacturing process. Responds to technical questions and explains work orders/drawings, especially for aircraft mechanical related items. Establishes and maintains effective communications with FAL production and serves as interface to the on site back office for work order adaptation.

Meet the team:

Our Engineers at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facility take our aircraft from concept to customer delivery – working with production teams on every aspect of assembly from managing technical information, quality control, maintenance tasks and health & safety – along flowlines and flightlines. Join our team and watch our aircraft come to life.

Your working environment:

Nearby on ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus’ strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

How we care for you:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”).

• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages. 

• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges:

• Create specific work orders for FAL rework (Cabin, Systems, Electrics, or Structures by Station) , establish/verify the technical content of non-conformities, and validate in documentation.   

• Provide technical support to production on all issues including oversight of directed changes.

• Responsible for incorporating implicit knowledge into work instructions and refine them in terms of language, level of detail and regulation assignment to ensure operations has correct information for aircraft build.

• Initiate availability of replacement parts, jigs, and tools required for work.

• Manage continuous improvement measures with reoccurring non-conformities in cooperation with quality.

• Participate as an active team member to support ME activities in the FAL.

• Support completion of the routing verification process (RVP) for new or updated processes as required.

• Participate as an active team member learning and following dedicated training plans from current team members. including providing orientation support to new colleagues and trainees.

• Additional projects as assigned

• Other duties as assigned.

Your boarding pass:

• A bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Engineering Technology or equivalent years of experience is required.

• Must have a minimum of 0-3 years of experience in Aerospace, preferably in an Aerospace Final Assembly Line. 

• Travel Required: 5% Domestic and International.

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and tools used in manufacturing engineering.

• Knowledge of supply chain management and quality system management.

• Knowledge about non-conformities and design query notes.

• Have the ability to establish and maintain a good relationship with all internal customers.

• Have the ability to work in an international team.

• Must possess excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.

• Must be able to present clear and concise briefings and reports to customers and executives.

• Candidates should be able to work autonomously on their own scope of work under normal circumstances, and be prepared to request support and escalate appropriately in abnormal situations.​

• Candidate should be able to make decisions related to their own scope of work in a predefined context.

• Ability to work on 1st, 2nd, and potentially 3rd shift schedules.

• Support production needs for completion of aircraft milestones.

• Communicate with international colleagues to solve problems as they arise.

• Communication & Planning with multifunctional teams across the organization.

• Primary internal audience - Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality & Logistics.

Preferred

• Knowledge of Airbus Industries mechanical process & methods. 

• Knowledge of Airbus IT-Tools (Zamiz, TAKSY, DocMaster, ECM).

• Knowledge of common applications such as SAP/R3 (Module PP/PM).

• Knowledge about aircraft structure installation.

• Knowledge of rules for aircraft design and manufacturing.

• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations and practice.

• Fluency in German or French

• Required: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, Google Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Docs)

• Knowledge of Airbus Industries electrical processes & methods.

• Knowledge of Airbus IT-Tools (Airina, TAKSY, DOcMaster).

• Knowledge of common applications such as SAP/R3 (Module PP/PM).

Physical Requirements: 

• Onsite or remote:  100% Onsite.

• Vision: Able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. 

• Hearing: Able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms. 

• Speaking: Able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. 

• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): Able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. 

• Carrying: Able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. 

• Lifting:  Able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. 

• Pushing / Pulling: Able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.

• Sitting:  Able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.

• Squatting / Kneeling:  Able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.

• Standing: Able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.

• Travel:  Able to travel independently and at short notice, potentially internationally.

• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents):  Able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. 

• Personal Protective Equipment required:  Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site.

• Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

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 Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Manufacturing Engineering <JF-MA-ME>

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