Engineering Support Specialist II

AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense • Merritt Island, FL

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About The Position

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security, defense and space focused customers meet their missions. Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer's mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work. Position Summary: The engineering support specialist will support the production floor by repairing mechanical anomalies, improving processes, while maintaining a healthy production flow of the manufacturing line. Mission & Responsibilities As an Engineering Support Specialist II , you will serve as the subject matter expert on the mechanical assembly integration for the FAL You will support production by training manufacturing associates on minor mechanical repairs You will assist with solving anomalies on the manufacturing line, under the authority of Mechanical engineer. You will support continuous improvement activities for the final assembly line You will support the development of comprehensive training on mechanical and assembly related topics for the FAL Tasks Provide support to the various assembly stations in the FAL Develop comprehensive familiarity and expertise with manufacturing processes, bus configurations and manufacturing process requirements (i.e. work instructions, non-conformances, rework procedures, etc.) on all the stations within the FAL Coordinate with Quality, Configuration Management and Design Engineering for implementation of design, process changes and for non-conformance management (with the support of the mechanical engineers) Review the "mechanical results" of the bus during the production phase Support the production line and propose repairs while maintaining management of anomalies Apply analytical engineering principles and support while solving difficult technical/quality problems or issues with raw materials, manufacturing processes and/or quality of product lines Reporting to the Engineering Support Manager. Additional Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned. Employee will be expected to support occasional shift and overtime work, as needed to support the mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas or combination of education and experience.
• Requires a minimum of 5+ years of prior relevant experience
• Experience working with assembly and integration
• Attention to detail and great multitasking ability.
• Ability to read work instructions and perform electrical and mechanical assembly, integration, and test activities
• Understanding of document, hardware, and software configuration control and management processes
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Be team-minded and ready to work in a multi-functional and multi-cultural, fast-moving, and complex/technical environment.
• Flexible attitude and strong initiative.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Work well in a team setting and maintain good communication skills.
• Excellent listening, comprehension & interpersonal skills as responsible for daily communication via email and phone calls required.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication (verbal/writing), and presentation skills.
• US citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience highly desirable.
• Previous experience in the aerospace or avionics industry
• Previous experience with handling, manufacturing, and test of flight hardware in clean room environments
• Active DoD security clearance at Secret or above highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert on the mechanical assembly integration for the FAL
• Support production by training manufacturing associates on minor mechanical repairs
• Assist with solving anomalies on the manufacturing line, under the authority of Mechanical engineer.
• Support continuous improvement activities for the final assembly line
• Support the development of comprehensive training on mechanical and assembly related topics for the FAL
• Provide support to the various assembly stations in the FAL
• Develop comprehensive familiarity and expertise with manufacturing processes, bus configurations and manufacturing process requirements (i.e. work instructions, non-conformances, rework procedures, etc.) on all the stations within the FAL
• Coordinate with Quality, Configuration Management and Design Engineering for implementation of design, process changes and for non-conformance management (with the support of the mechanical engineers)
• Review the "mechanical results" of the bus during the production phase
• Support the production line and propose repairs while maintaining management of anomalies
• Apply analytical engineering principles and support while solving difficult technical/quality problems or issues with raw materials, manufacturing processes and/or quality of product lines

What This Job Offers

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