Airbus-posted 4 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Wichita, KS
5,001-10,000 employees

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Design Engineer to join our Repair Solutions department based in Wichita, Kansas. As a Design Engineer you will support the airline in-service fleet on repairs of aircraft structure and is responsible for the creation of quality repair solutions in a timely manner from a Design point of view. Duties include performing design efforts for both metallic and non-metallic parts while working in close collaboration with static stress and fatigue colleagues to provide repair solutions. Methods include the use of multiple applications to research aircraft configurations and develop efficient repair solutions to satisfy airworthiness requirements and customers (Airlines/MROs). 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.

  • Be a supportive team player within the In-Service Daily Repair and/or Major Repair teams.
  • Learn and support simple to routine repair tasks.
  • Review and interpret damage reports of aircraft structures from the Maintenance Repair Organization and develop quality repair solutions with little support.
  • Create or modify technical documents such as Technical Communications, Technical Dispositions, Repair Instructions, Repair Drawings etc. within various Airbus computer based applications with high quality and efficiency.
  • Understand the priorities of assignments and how this affects workflow.
  • Interface repair requirements with customers and suppliers with a professional attitude.
  • Liaise with Static Stress, F&DT and other appropriate Airbus departments to come up with optimum design solutions for the airline customer.
  • Assist with preparation of various documents using AIRBUS computer based toolsets (SAP, AirDoc, etc.).
  • Together with other Repair Engineers, be a member of an integrated engineering team, ensuring its strategy, policy and direction is maintained.
  • Provide responses to simple to routine repair queries by giving guidance as required within Airbus Operations and Customer Services in a clear and concise manner.
  • Ensure all tasks and activities are correctly planned, monitored and executed to achieve customer time scales.
  • Identify and support local improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency through process, methods and tools improvements.
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis and mechanics of materials.
  • 6+ years total design experience in airframe design and repair projects.
  • Experience in metallic and/or composite airframe structural repair.
  • Comfortable working for extended periods of time using computers and in an office environment.
  • Ability to interpret and follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and bill of material systems.
  • Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
  • Dependable, self-motivated and accessible.
  • Knowledge of maintenance repair shop practices, equipment and capabilities.
  • Authorized to Work in the US.
  • 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 (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
  • Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
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