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

Airbus•Mobile, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer I to support the A320 Engineering Department at its U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama. This role provides technical shop-floor support, including assessing non-conformities, supporting production changes, and identifying opportunities to improve manufacturing processes. The engineer responds to technical questions, explains work orders and drawings—particularly for aircraft mechanical items—and maintains effective communication with Final Assembly Line (FAL) production. The position also interfaces with the onsite back office to support work-order adaptations. The role is onsite and designated for 2nd shift. It involves creating and validating work orders for FAL rework, providing technical support to production, improving work instructions, and coordinating the availability of replacement parts, jigs, and tools. The engineer works with Quality on recurring non-conformities and participates in Manufacturing Engineering activities on the FAL. Training, orientation support for colleagues and trainees, and other assigned projects and duties are also part of the role. Domestic and international travel of 5% is required. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field or equivalent years of experience, and 0–3 years of aerospace experience; Final Assembly Line experience is preferred. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. Airbus describes benefits that include competitive pay and possible incentive compensation, paid time off and parental leave, insurance coverage, retirement savings and development opportunities.

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 manufacturing engineering principles, practices, methods and tools.
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, concise briefings and reports to customers and executives.
Knowledge of Google Suite, including Gmail, Sheets and Docs.
Eligible for employment in the United States without sponsorship.
Able to meet the stated physical and sensory requirements, including reading engineering drawings and screens; hearing and communicating in production settings; operating office equipment and some production tools; carrying and lifting items up to 30 lb; and walking through office and production areas.
Able to travel independently and at short notice, potentially internationally.
Use required personal protective equipment when on the shop floor or customer sites.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Airbus mechanical processes and methods.
Knowledge of Airbus IT tools, including Zamiz, TAKSY, DocMaster and ECM; the posting also lists Airina, TAKSY and DocMaster.
Knowledge of common applications such as SAP/R3, 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 electrical processes and methods.
Aerospace Final Assembly Line experience.

Responsibilities

Create specific work orders for FAL rework in cabin, systems, electrical or structures areas 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, level of detail and regulatory assignments so operations have correct aircraft-build information.
Initiate the 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 and follow training plans provided by current team members, and provide orientation support to new colleagues and trainees.
Complete additional projects and other duties as assigned.
Maintain effective communication with FAL production and interface with the onsite back office for work-order adaptation.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and incentive compensation, which may include profit-sharing schemes.
Retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Paid time off, including personal time and holidays.
Paid parental leave program.
Medical insurance options, including traditional and high-deductible health plans.
Prescription coverage.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
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 programmes, and national and international mobility opportunities.