Manufacturing Engineer I - Technical Shop Floor Support (2nd Shift)

Airbus • Mobile, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Americas, Inc. is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer I for its A320 Engineering Department at the U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama. This on-site role provides technical shop-floor support on the second shift. The engineer assesses manufacturing non-conformities and late changes affecting production, supports production teams with technical questions and interpretation of work orders and drawings—particularly for aircraft mechanical work—and identifies opportunities to improve manufacturing processes. The position maintains effective communication with Final Assembly Line (FAL) production and interfaces with the on-site back office to adapt work orders.

The role is divided evenly between handling non-conformities and continuous improvement. It includes creating and validating technical work orders for FAL rework across cabin, systems, electrical, or structural work by station; providing technical support on production issues and directed changes; improving work instructions so they provide appropriate information for aircraft assembly; and initiating availability of replacement parts, jigs, and tools. The engineer also works with Quality on recurring non-conformities and supports Manufacturing Engineering activities on the FAL.

The successful candidate will learn from current team members and follow assigned training plans, may help orient new colleagues and trainees, and may take on other projects and duties as assigned. The role requires 5% domestic and international travel and eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship. It involves work in office and production areas and requires use of specified personal protective equipment during shop-floor visits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Engineering Technology, or equivalent years of experience.
• 0–3 years of experience in Aerospace; experience in an Aerospace Final Assembly Line is preferred.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and tools used in manufacturing engineering.
• Knowledge of supply chain management and quality system management.
• Knowledge of non-conformities and design query notes.
• Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with internal customers.
• Ability to work in an international team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to present clear and concise briefings and reports to customers and executives.
• Google Suite skills, including Gmail, Sheets, and Docs.
• Eligible for employment in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including carrying and lifting items up to 30 lb/14 kg, working in office and production areas, and traveling independently at short notice.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Airbus Industries mechanical processes and methods.
• Knowledge of Airbus IT tools, including Zamiz, TAKSY, DocMaster, and ECM.
• Knowledge of SAP/R3, particularly modules PP/PM.
• Knowledge of aircraft structure installation.
• Knowledge of rules for aircraft design and manufacturing.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations and practices.
• Fluency in German or French.
• Knowledge of Airbus Industries electrical processes and methods.
• Knowledge of Airbus IT tools, including Airina, TAKSY, and DocMaster.

Responsibilities

• Create specific work orders for FAL rework involving cabin, systems, electrical, or structural work by station.
• Establish and verify the technical content of non-conformities and validate it in documentation.
• Provide technical support to production on issues, including oversight of directed changes.
• Incorporate implicit knowledge into work instructions and refine their language, detail, and regulation assignment so production has correct aircraft-build information.
• Initiate availability of replacement parts, jigs, and tools required for work.
• Manage continuous-improvement measures for recurring non-conformities in cooperation with Quality.
• Participate as an active team member in Manufacturing Engineering activities on the FAL.
• Learn from current team members and follow dedicated training plans; provide orientation support to new colleagues and trainees as needed.
• Respond to technical questions and explain work orders and drawings, especially for aircraft mechanical items.
• Maintain effective communication with FAL production and serve as an interface to the on-site back office for work-order adaptation.
• Complete additional projects and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and incentive compensation, which may include profit-sharing schemes.
• Retirement savings plan and ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid time off, including personal time and holidays.
• Paid parental leave program.
• Medical insurance, including traditional and high-deductible health plans.
• Prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and other supplemental coverage.
• Upskilling and development opportunities through the global Leadership University, including access to more than 10,000 e-learning courses, certifications, career-path development, accelerated development programs, and national and international mobility.

What This Job Offers

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