Manufacturing Engineer I

About the Role

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer I (2nd Shift) to join our A320 Engineering Department based in Mobile, AL. The Manufacturing Engineer I - Technical Shop Floor Support is responsible for the manufacturing assessment of non-conformities, late changes to support production, and supporting and identifying continuous improvement opportunities for the manufacturing process. Responds to technical questions and explains work orders/drawings, especially for aircraft mechanical related items. Establishes and maintains effective communications with FAL production and serves as interface to the on site back office for work order adaptation.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle Non-Conformities (50%):
• Create specific work orders for FAL rework (Cabin, Systems, Electrics, or Structures by Station).
• Establish/verify the technical content of non-conformities and validate in documentation.
• Provide technical support to production on all issues, including oversight of directed changes.
• Incorporate implicit knowledge into work instructions and refine them in terms of language, level of detail, and regulation assignment to ensure operations has correct information for aircraft build.
• Initiate availability of replacement parts, jigs, and tools required for work.
• Continuous Improvement (50%):
• Manage continuous improvement measures with reoccurring non-conformities in cooperation with quality.
• Participate as an active team member to support ME activities in the FAL.
• Additional Responsibilities:
• Participate as an active team member learning and following dedicated training plans from current team members.
• Provide orientation support to new colleagues and trainees.
• Additional projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Engineering Technology, or equivalent years of experience.
• Experience: 0-3 years of experience in Aerospace, preferably in an Aerospace Final Assembly Line.
• Knowledge:
• Principles, practices, methods, and tools used in manufacturing engineering.
• Supply chain management and quality system management.
• Non-conformities and design query notes.
• Airbus Industries mechanical process & methods (Preferred).
• Airbus IT-Tools (Zamiz, TAKSY, DocMaster, ECM) (Preferred).
• Common applications such as SAP/R3 (Module PP/PM) (Preferred).
• Aircraft structure installation (Preferred).
• Rules for aircraft design and manufacturing (Preferred).
• Health, safety and environmental regulations and practice (Preferred).
• Airbus Industries electrical processes & methods (Preferred).
• Airbus IT-Tools (Airina, TAKSY, DOcMaster) (Preferred).
• Common applications such as SAP/R3 (Module PP/PM) (Preferred).
• Skills:
• Ability to establish and maintain a good relationship with all internal customers.
• Ability to work in an international team.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to present clear and concise briefings and reports to customers and executives.
• Tools:
• Google Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Docs) (Preferred).
• Languages: Fluency in German or French (Preferred).

Working Conditions

• Shift: 2nd Shift
• Location: On-site (100% Onsite)
• Travel: 5% Domestic and International
• Eligibility: Eligible for employment in the US without sponsorship.
• Physical Requirements: Includes vision, hearing, speaking, equipment operation, carrying, lifting, pushing/pulling, sitting, squatting/kneeling, standing, walking.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Required PPE includes Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site. Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits.