Airframe Structural Liaison Engineer

Airbus • Mobile, AL

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About The Position

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for an Airframe Structural Liaison Engineer to join our Engineering department based in Mobile, AL. 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. The Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft, opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry and is part of Airbus' strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. degree in aerospace, mechanical or aircraft construction engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 year experience in the aviation industry with preference to Airbus aircraft.
• Capability to train towards and obtain Design Office and Chief Engineering delegations for Commercial Aircraft.
• Experience in design of metallic and/or composite aircraft structure (airframe).
• Experience on Airbus aircraft.
• Knowledge in fatigue and damage tolerance justification.
• Knowledge of stress calculations / justifications.
• Knowledge of aerospace materials and corresponding corrosion protection/prevention.
• Knowledge of repair design and stress principles.
• Knowledge of Aircraft configuration management rules.
• Knowledge of AIRBUS internal procedures, processes and tools.
• Experience with AIRBUS manuals (Structure Repair Manual, Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Illustrated Parts Catalog etc.).
• Demonstrated success in identifying and solving problems.
• Eligible for employment in the US.

Responsibilities

• Accountability for the given approved repair, rework and troubleshooting instruction as well as for design update solutions in front of the corresponding design/stress office and authorities (EASA/FAA).
• Creation / approval / authorization (release) of technical solutions including structure justification reports for repairs / reworks or design updates.
• Representing and acting on behalf of the Chief Engineering and the design offices of AIRBUS (by delegation) as well as design to build suppliers.
• Acting as an interface between the Chief Engineer/ Design office and the Manufacturing/ Quality assurance (Operations).
• Defining technical solutions during NC treatment for metallic and composite structure comprising the complete primary / secondary aircraft structure.
• Creation, approval and monitoring of design corrective actions / improvements and preventive measures.
• Providing engineering support to the FAL US during the complete manufacturing process.
• Creation, approval and authorization of temporary aircraft definitions (special instructions) in line with design and airworthiness requirements for testing purposes.
• Presenting technical explanations/corrective actions to the flight test department and to the customer if required.
• Performing other duties as assigned and adapted to the FAL requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University.
• Flexible working arrangements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees