Manufacturing Engineer I - Technical Shop Floor Support

Airbus • Mobile, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer I for its A320 Engineering Department in Mobile, Alabama. The role supports the Final Assembly Line (FAL) by assessing manufacturing non-conformities and late changes, addressing production technical questions, and identifying continuous improvement opportunities. The engineer explains work orders and drawings, particularly for aircraft mechanical items, and serves as an interface between FAL production and the on-site back office for work order adaptations.

The position works with production, quality, logistics, and other multifunctional teams to support aircraft assembly and milestone completion. It includes creating and validating rework work orders and technical content, updating work instructions, coordinating replacement parts and tools, supporting routing verification, and participating in team training and knowledge sharing. This is a 100% onsite role at Airbus’s commercial aircraft manufacturing facility in Mobile. Travel is approximately 5% domestically and internationally, and the employee must be able to work first-, second-, and potentially third-shift schedules.

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; aerospace final assembly line experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of the 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 and work in an international team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills; ability to present clear, concise briefings and reports to customers and executives.
• Ability to work autonomously within assigned scope under normal circumstances, request support and escalate appropriately in abnormal situations, and make decisions within a predefined context.
• Ability to work first-, second-, and potentially third-shift schedules.
• Ability to support aircraft production milestones and communicate and plan with multifunctional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and Google Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Docs).
• Ability to travel independently and at short notice, potentially internationally.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including carrying and lifting items up to 30 lb (14 kg), walking through office and production areas, and operating office equipment and some production tools.
• Must use required personal protective equipment, including safety shoes and, as required, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators or masks, and protective gloves.

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 PP/PM modules.
• Knowledge of aircraft structure installation.
• Knowledge of aircraft design and manufacturing rules.
• 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 FAL rework work orders for Cabin, Systems, Electrics, or Structures by station; establish and verify technical content for 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 assignments so operations have 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 in the FAL.
• Support completion of the routing verification process for new or updated processes as required.
• Follow dedicated training plans, provide orientation support to new colleagues and trainees, and learn from current team members.
• Support production needs for completion of aircraft milestones.
• Communicate with international colleagues and multifunctional teams to solve problems and coordinate work.
• 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, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage, plus Employee Assistance Plan and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Upskilling and development opportunities through 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