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Airbus • Mobile, Alabama, United States

Cabin Design Engineer I

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description:

Position Summary

This position supports the development and customization of aircraft cabin and cargo interiors / payloads for airline customers. Duties include performing engineering design, analysis and integration of aircraft interior components and systems from initial conceptual phase to final product installation, and providing engineering support to airline customers in the operation of the aircraft.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Technical Solutions: 95%
    • Develop design solutions to a wide range of simple to routine technical problems. Review and interpret design data of aircraft structures and develop quality solutions.
    • Create or modify technical documents within various Airbus computer based applications with high quality and efficiency.
    • Collaborate with appropriate Airbus departments to develop optimum solutions. Perform functional and technical tasks with guidance.
    • Develop materials for team related briefings to internal and/or external customers.
    • Able to understand project planning requirements and implement activities to achieve customer requirements.
    • Effectively communicates issues, solutions, ideas, and status of current work to supervision.


Other duties as assigned

  • Additional Responsibilities: 5%
    • Identify and support local improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency through process, methods and tools improvements.


Qualified Experience and Training

Required Education

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical)


Preferred Education

  • Minor in Computer Science


Required Experience

  • 0 to 3 years total experience in design/analysis with cabin and cargo and/or system installation projects


Preferred Experience

  • Internship in the aerospace engineering field


Travel Required

  • 10% Domestic and International


Citizenship

Authorized to Work in the US

Qualified Skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities

  • Understands basic technical principles, theories, and concepts applying textbook solutions to solve routine technical problems.
  • Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment both independently and collectively.
  • Dependable, self-motivated and accessible.
  • Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical procedures and bill of material systems.
  • Able to prioritize concurrent assignments with guidance.
  • Capable of creating and delivering technical documents and presentations with guidance.
  • Strong computer background, including MS Excel and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail)
  • 3D Modeling Experience (CATIA or 3D experience preferred)


Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities

  • Software coding in C, C++, Python, or other programming languages.


Required Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages)

  • Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and disciplines.
  • Effectively communicates issues, solutions, ideas, and status of current work to the Lead


Preferred Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages)

  • Conversational French and/or German


Complexity of the Role

Level of Decision Making: (Level/Impact of decision making: strategic, tactical, operational)

  • Decision making is limited to personal development and low impact operational tasks


Organizational information

Is this a people manager?: No

# of Exempt Reports:

# of Non-Exempt Reports:

Job Dimensions

  • Work is closely supervised; follows specific, detailed instructions.


Nature of Contacts

Involved communication on a regular basis with internal parties only

Physical Requirements

Onsite 60% Remote 40%

Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Daily

Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including 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 and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Daily

Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily

Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily

Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Daily

Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. Daily

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

Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. Daily

Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Rarely

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

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

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.

NOTE: Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

The Company reserves the right to revise, change and/or modify job duties, responsibilities or working conditions as the need arises, with or without advance notice. Employment with the Company is at-will. This position description and the statements contained within it do not create any contractual rights between the Company and its employees, either express or implied.

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 Hire

Experience Level:
Professional

Remote Type:
On-site

Job Family:
Customer Eng.&Technical Support&Services
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Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. 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. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .

Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Annual bonus
Enhanced maternity leave
Open to compressed hours
Accrued annual leave
Sabbaticals
Enhanced sick pay
Adoption leave
Health insurance
Enhanced paternity leave
Family health insurance
Complimentary Medical Services
Referral bonus
Bike parking
Cycle to work scheme
On-site gym
Teambuilding days
In house training
Employee discounts

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