X-Plant Manufacturing Engineer II

Airbus•Mobile, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for managing/monitoring all non-conformities, design deviations, OSW, and late changes to support production. Responds to technical questions, creates work orders based on non-conformities, and attends section handovers. Establishes and maintains effective communication with European Plants, on-site production teams, quality, suppliers, design engineers, and Aircraft Managers. Engineers at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facility take our aircraft from concept to customer delivery – working with production teams on every aspect of assembly from managing technical information, quality control, maintenance tasks and health & safety – along flowlines and flightlines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Participation and/or the ability to successfully pass the following Airbus Courses: Airbus Gen Fam (General Familiarization), Airbus SA Familiarization (EL01), Airbus Manufacturing Systems AMS, Airbus Production Rules 80T, Corporate Presentation Skills, Occupational Health and Safety.
Able to read and interpret 2D engineering drawings and technical standards.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and tools used in manufacturing engineering.
Knowledge of rules for aircraft design and manufacturing.
Ability to work in a team environment, cross-functional team environment, as well as independently and with customers and channels.
Critical thinking with the ability to problem solve.
Have the ability to establish and maintain a good relationship with all internal customers.
Have the ability to work in an international team.
Must possess excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
Must be able to present clear and concise briefings and reports to customers and executives.
Google Suite (Google Mail, Docs, and Sheets)
Airbus IT-Tools (AIRINA, TAKSY, ECM, eQLB, ALB).
Knowledge of common applications such as SAP.
Authorized to work in the US.
Able to work in the US without current or future need of visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of Manufacturing and Engineering experience in FAL Mobile manufacturing environment or work experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably with an aviation company.
Proven degree of flexibility and initiative to practical problem solving.
Proven ability to influence others and lead small teams with demonstrated training experience.
Proven ability to coordinate several projects and tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work/lead on major topics within at least one plant.
Good working knowledge 2+ plants.
Possess the motivation to learn.
Proficiency in other languages is recommended but not essential.
Knowledge of Airbus processes and methods.

Responsibilities

Serve as FAL focal point regarding Plant activities and their suppliers through constant coordination and monitoring.
Provide technical support to X-Plant production.
Fully Autonomous on one plant with a sufficient working knowledge of 2+ additional plants.
Ability to lead major topics end to end within the team.
Knowledge of how to efficiently coordinate and communicate with all required functions within the FAL and plant levels.
Obtains the ability to foresee blockers within the FAL based on station milestones.
Act as primary responsible for Plant activities with full knowledge scope to work autonomously without supervision.
Establish/verify the technical content of non-conformities and documentation, including validation of new employees work.
Steer/challenge all non-conformities, concessions, and OSW within assigned Plant responsibility. Take lead to drumbeat non-conformities using initiative and knowledge to succeed.
Organize/facilitate regular meetings with suppliers/partners (Folio reviews, drumbeat, multi-function team (MFT), etc.).
Ensure non-compliance management according to Airbus and Authority rules.
Participate as an active team member including providing orientation support to new colleagues and trainees.
Provide training/ guidance to new employees and act as a mentor / coach on the team.
Act as representative and leader for ME X-Plant in projects and meetings as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
Retirement savings plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off including personal time
Holidays
Generous paid parental leave program
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”)
Other supplemental benefit coverages
Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University
Unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path
Opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes
National and international mobility