Design Engineer (Contract)

Airbus•Wichita, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Design Engineer to join our Engineering department based in Wichita, Kansas. Job Summary: As a Design Engineer you will support the new design and modifications of aircraft structures and/or systems and are responsible for the creation of quality solutions on time from a Design point of view. Duties include performing design efforts for both metallic and non-metallic parts along with system installations (electrical, hydraulic, fuel) while working in close collaboration with static stress and fatigue colleagues. Methods include the use of multiple applications to develop efficient solutions to satisfy design and/or system installation principles. Meet the team: 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. Your working environment: Located on the Wichita State University (WSU) innovation campus is Airbus’ first dedicated engineering facility outside of Europe. Your challenges: Autonomously perform moderate to complex levels of design solution development. Team assignments may include detailed part design, layout maturation, trade study analysis, weight reduction efforts, certification activity, or in-service support. Create or modify technical documents such as: Design Datasets, Product Structures, etc. within various Airbus computer based applications/toolsets (SAP, CATIA, VPM,etc.). with high quality and efficiency. Liaise with Static Stress, F&DT and other appropriate Airbus departments to come up with optimum design solutions. Accept broad objectives with agreed deadlines and establish the tasks required and how they should be completed. Works independently. Applies extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. Ability to obtain Authorizer Technical Signatory. Has obtained and utilizes Approver Signatory effectively. Guides and/or leads the successful completion of projects and execute activities to achieve customer requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis and mechanics of materials is required.
9 years total design experience in airframe structures and/or system installation projects.
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.
A strong computer background, including MS Office application experience (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail).
Authorized to Work in the US
Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings; daily.
Hearing: able to hear in order to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear safety warnings or alarms; daily.
Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications; daily
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; daily.
Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs; once a month.
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs; once a month.
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools; once a month.
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer; daily.
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices; daily.
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice; 10% of the time.
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces; daily.
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 visit, 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.

Responsibilities

Autonomously perform moderate to complex levels of design solution development.
Team assignments may include detailed part design, layout maturation, trade study analysis, weight reduction efforts, certification activity, or in-service support.
Create or modify technical documents such as: Design Datasets, Product Structures, etc. within various Airbus computer based applications/toolsets (SAP, CATIA, VPM,etc.). with high quality and efficiency.
Liaise with Static Stress, F&DT and other appropriate Airbus departments to come up with optimum design solutions.
Accept broad objectives with agreed deadlines and establish the tasks required and how they should be completed.
Works independently.
Applies extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines.
Ability to obtain Authorizer Technical Signatory.
Has obtained and utilizes Approver Signatory effectively.
Guides and/or leads the successful completion of projects and execute activities to achieve customer requirements.