Design Engineer I

Airbus • Wichita, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Design Engineer I to join our Engineering Team based in Wichita, KS. This position supports 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.

Requirements

• Must be currently local to the Wichita, KS metro area
• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis and mechanics of materials.
• 0 to 3 years total experience in design/analysis with airframe structures
• 5% Domestic and International Travel involved
• Authorized to Work in the US without current, or future, need of visa sponsorship
• Understand basic technical principles, theories, and concepts applying textbook solutions to solve routine technical problems.
• Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment both independently and collectively
• Dependable, self-motivated and accessible
• Able to prioritize concurrent assignments with guidance.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical procedures and bill of material systems.
• Capable of creating and delivering technical documents and presentations with guidance
• Strong computer background, including MS Excel and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail)
• 3D Modeling Experience
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and disciplines.
• Effectively communicates issues, solutions, ideas, and status of current work to the Lead

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in an Engineering discipline
• Minor in Computer Science
• Internship in the aerospace engineering field with airframe analysis experience
• MRO/Fleet Engineering experience; MRB Experience
• Knowledge of maintenance repair shop practices, equipment and capabilities.
• CATIA V5 and/or 3DExperience
• Conversational French and/or German

Responsibilities

• Develop design solutions to a wide range of simple to routine repair tasks.
• Review and interpret design data of aircraft structures and develop quality solutions.
• Review and interpret damage reports of aircraft structures from the Maintenance Repair Organization and develop quality repair solutions with support.
• Collaborate with Static Stress, F&DT and other appropriate Airbus departments to come up with optimum solutions.
• 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.
• 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.
• Understand the priorities of assignments and how this affects workflow.
• Effectively communicate issues, solutions, ideas, and status of current work to supervision.
• Identify and support local improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency through process, methods and tools improvements.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
• Paid time off including personal time
• Holidays
• Generous paid parental leave program
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans)
• Prescription coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”)
• Other supplemental benefit coverages
• Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University
• Unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses
• Certifications
• Career path development
• Opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes
• National and international mobility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level