Emerging Design Engineer (Contract)

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Job Description:

Job Summary:  This entry level position supports new design and modifications of aircraft structures and systems and is responsible for the creation of timely quality solutions from a Design point of view. Duties include performing design efforts for both metallic and non-metallic parts along with system installations (electrical, hydraulic, fuel) while working in close collaboration with static stress and fatigue colleagues. Methods include the use of multiple applications to develop solutions to satisfy structural and system design principles.

Primary Responsibilities: 

Technical Solutions:      95

• Develop solutions to a wide range of simple to moderate levels of technical problems, requiring resourcefulness and innovation. 

• Review and interpret design data of aircraft structures and develop quality design solutions.

• Create or modify technical documents such as: Design Datasets, Product Structures, etc. within various Airbus computer based applications with high quality and efficiency.

• Support interface 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.

• Assists with preparation of various documents using AIRBUS computer based toolsets (SAP, CATIA, VPM,etc.).

• Develop materials for team related briefings to internal and/or external customers.

• Be a member of an integrated engineering team, ensuring its strategy, policy and direction is maintained.

• Able to understand project planning requirements and implement activities to achieve customer requirements.

• Identify and support local improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency through process, methods and tools improvements.

Additional Responsibilities:

Other duties as assigned:      5

• N/A

Qualified Experience and Training:

Education:

Required

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis, mechanics of materials, and/or system design.

Preferred

• A Minor in Computer Science is a plus.

Experience:

Required

• 0 to 6 years total design experience in airframe structures and/or system installation projects.

Preferred

• Experience in metallic/composite airframe structure and/or system installation of electrical harnesses, fuel lines, hydraulic systems.

Licensure/Certifications:

Required

• N/A

Preferred

• N/A

Travel Required: 

• 5 Domestic and International.

Citizenship: 

• Authorized to Work in the US

Clearance:

• N/A

Qualified Skills: 

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

Required

• Ability to work in a dynamic team 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.

• A strong computer background, including MS Office application experience (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail).

Preferred

• N/A

Communication Skills:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and disciplines.

• Must be able to communication effectively in English (verbal and written)

Preferred:

• N/A

Technical Systems Proficiency:

Required:

• N/A

Preferred:

• N/A

Complexity of the Role: 

Level of Decision Making: 

•  N/A

• N/A

Organizational information:

Direct Reports: 

Is this a people manager? No

Exempt:      N/A

Non-exempt:    N/A  

Job Dimensions: 

• N/A

Nature of Contacts: 

•  Moderate communication on a regular basis with internal and external parties.

Physical Requirements: 

• Onsite or remote:  Onsite a minimum of 60 of the time  at the Wichita Engineering office.

• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings; daily. 

• Hearing: able to hear in order to  participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear safety warnings or alarms; daily. 

• Speaking:  able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications; daily

• 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; daily.

• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs; once a month.

• Lifting:  able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs; once a month.

• Pushing / Pulling:  able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools; once a month.

• Sitting:  able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer; daily.

• Squatting / Kneeling:  able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.

• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices; daily.

• Travel:  able to travel independently and at short notice; 10 of the time.

• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents):  able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces; daily.

• 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

• Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visit, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Equal Opportunity:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status

Airbus is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Airbus is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

As a leader in our field, Airbus provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.   

As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

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.

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Job Posting End Date: 03.29.2024

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