Staff Manufacturing Engineer - Technical Shop Floor Support

Airbus•Mobile, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer for its A320 Engineering Department in Mobile, Alabama. The role provides expert manufacturing engineering support for production, including assessment and resolution of non-conformities, late changes, and disruptions that affect production. The engineer supports continuous improvement, facilitates implementation of new technologies, and serves as a technical expert in the relevant operational area, such as structures or systems. The role also mentors and trains engineers, oversees rework work orders, answers technical questions, explains work orders and drawings, and maintains effective communication with Final Assembly Line production teams. The position is the primary TSFS technical focal point for highly complex non-conformities and large-scale issues affecting Final Assembly Lines and Final Phase production. It provides technical support on structural or systems Technical Andons, complex outstanding work, and directed changes, and coordinates availability of replacement parts, jigs, and tools needed for rework. The engineer also contributes to team strategy, project development and implementation, continuous-improvement initiatives, team KPIs, and collaboration with colleagues at other manufacturing sites. Training responsibilities include mentoring new hires, developing training materials, supporting onboarding, and communicating policy changes. The role is 100% onsite at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama, with 5% domestic and international travel. The position requires compliance-risk awareness and a commitment to integrity. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Engineering Technology, or equivalent years of experience.
At least 6 years of experience in aerospace, preferably on an Aerospace Final Assembly Line.
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 and concise briefings and reports to customers and executives.
Eligible to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
Able to travel domestically and internationally, including independently and at short notice.
Able to meet the listed physical and shop-floor requirements, including carrying and lifting items up to 30 lb/14 kg, walking through office and production areas, and using required PPE.
Awareness of potential compliance risks and commitment to acting with integrity.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Airbus mechanical processes and methods.
Knowledge of Airbus IT tools including Airina, TAKSY, DocMaster, and ECM.
Knowledge of common applications such as SAP/R3, including PP/PM modules.
Knowledge of aircraft structure and systems installation.
Knowledge of aircraft design and manufacturing rules.
Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations and practices.
Knowledge of project management methods including LBIP+, DMAIC, and Agile.
Fluency in German or French.
Experience in an Aerospace Final Assembly Line.

Responsibilities

Serve as the TSFS technical focal point for highly complex non-conformities and large-scale issues affecting Final Assembly Lines and Final Phase production.
Act as the primary technical expert for structural and/or systems Technical Andons related to non-conformities.
Mentor engineers through complex non-conformities and serve as subject matter expert for large outstanding-work activities related to non-conformities.
Provide high-level technical support to production on complex issues, including oversight of directed changes.
Initiate availability of replacement parts, jigs, and tools needed for large-scale rework or issue resolution.
Resolve complex technical topics and mitigate impacts to the production schedule using advanced problem-solving skills.
Consult on team strategy and act as the TSFS focal point for project development and implementation.
Manage continuous-improvement measures for recurring non-conformities in cooperation with quality.
Create and update team KPIs for assigned projects.
Coordinate with colleagues at other manufacturing sites regarding repeat or complex issues.
Represent and lead ME TSFS in projects and meetings as required.
Train and mentor new TSFS team members in non-conformity management.
Develop and integrate training materials into the TSFS training curriculum.
Support orientation for new colleagues and trainees.
Serve as focal point for TSFS policy changes and updates.
Act as an expert in processes and activities related to ME TSFS organization and strategy.
Serve as delegate for HO ME TSFS as required.
Perform additional projects and duties as assigned.
Assess non-conformities and late changes and support production.
Identify continuous-improvement opportunities for manufacturing processes and support implementation of new technologies.
Oversee rework work-order generation for new and junior manufacturing engineers to ensure instructions are clear, concise, and complete.
Manage and investigate production-stopping or production-impacting disruptions to unblock production.
Respond to technical questions, explain work orders and drawings, and maintain effective communications with Final Assembly Line production.

Benefits

Competitive base salary.
Incentive compensation, which may include profit-sharing schemes.
Retirement savings plan.
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 coverage.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
Other supplemental benefit coverages.
Upskilling and development opportunities through global Leadership University.
Unlimited access to more than 10,000 e-learning courses.
Opportunities for certifications, career development, accelerated development programs, and national and international mobility.