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Job Description:
Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Design Engineer - In Service Repair to join our Repair Solutions department based in Wichita, Kansas.
Job Summary:
As a Design Engineer - In Service Repair you will support the airline in-service fleet on repairs of aircraft structure and is responsible for the creation of quality repair solutions in a timely manner from a Design point of view. Duties include performing design efforts for both metallic and non-metallic parts while working in close collaboration with static stress and fatigue colleagues to provide repair solutions. Methods include the use of multiple applications to research aircraft configurations and develop efficient repair solutions to satisfy airworthiness requirements and customers (Airlines/MROs).
Meet the team:
Our Engineers have the privilege of working on complex, highly engineered machines and are involved at all stages of the aircraft life cycle, from product development to manufacturing and direct support to our airline customers. If you’re interested in designing, creating, and testing the present and future of Airbus products across the globe, join our mission to connect the world.
Your working environment:
Located on the Wichita State University (WSU) innovation campus is Airbus’ first dedicated engineering facility outside of Europe.
How we care for you:
Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Your challenges:
To be a supportive team player within the In-Service Daily Repair and/or Major Repair teams.
Learn and support simple to routine repair tasks.
Review and interpret damage reports of aircraft structures from the Maintenance Repair Organization and develop quality
repair solutions with little support.
Create or modify technical documents such as: Technical Communications, Technical Dispositions, Repair Instructions,
Repair Drawings etc. within various Airbus computer based applications with high quality and efficiency.
Understand the priorities of assignments and how this affects workflow.
Interface repair requirements with customers and suppliers with a professional attitude.
Liaise with Static Stress, F&DT and other appropriate Airbus departments to come up with optimum design solutions for the airline customer.
Assists with preparation of various documents using AIRBUS computer based toolsets (SAP, AirDoc, etc.).
Together with other Repair Engineers, be a member of an integrated engineering team, ensuring its strategy, policy and direction is maintained.
Provide responses to simple to routine repair queries by giving guidance as required within Airbus Operations and Customer Services in a clear and concise manner.
Ensure all tasks and activities are correctly planned, monitored and executed to achieve customer time scales.
Identify and support local improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency through process, methods and tools improvements.
This position has rotating shifts for evenings and weekends.
Your boarding pass:
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis and mechanics of materials is required.
5+ years total design experience in airframe design and repair projects.
Experience in metallic and/or composite airframe structural repair.
Candidates should be comfortable working for extended periods of time using computers and in an office environment.
Ability to interpret and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and bill of material systems.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Dependable, self-motivated and accessible.
Knowledge of maintenance repair shop practices, equipment and capabilities.
Authorized to Work in the US
Physical Requirements:
Onsite or remote: Onsite 100%
Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site.
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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus Americas, Inc.Employment Type:
US - Direct HireExperience Level:
ProfessionalRemote Type:
Job Family:
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