Airbus · 4 hours ago
A320 Airframe Stress Engineer
Mobile Area, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAirbus is a leading aerospace manufacturer looking for an Airframe Stress Engineer to join their Engineering department in Mobile, AL. The role involves accountability for technical solutions, creation of structure justification reports, and providing engineering support during the manufacturing process.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Accountability for the given approved repair, rework and troubleshooting instruction as well as for design update solutions in front of the corresponding design/stress office and authorities (EASA/FAA)
Creation / approval / authorization (release) of technical solutions including structure justification reports for repairs / reworks or design updates. Standard repairs are approved autonomously, major repairs if required with the support of the Airbus Engineering departments (design, stress, fatigue, aerodynamics, material etc.) or other transnational A320 Family MAP Engineering teams
Representing and acting on behalf of the Chief Engineering and the design offices of AIRBUS (by delegation) as well as design to build suppliers
The jobholder acts as an interface between the A320 Family Chief Engineer/ Design office and the Manufacturing/ Quality assurance (Operations)
To define technical solutions during NC treatment for metallic and composite structure comprising the complete primary / secondary aircraft structure (all Airframe ATA chapters linked to structures design)
Creation, approval and monitoring of design corrective actions / improvements and preventive measures (launch of new modifications, drawing updates, design query notes) driving product improvements or non-conformity eradication
Provide engineering support to the FAL US (and to remote A320 Family FALs) during the complete manufacturing process from the delivery of the sections, FAL and flight Line activities, up to the aircraft ferry flight in all structure related items including engineering presentations in front of the customers (internal and external)
Creation, approval and authorization of temporary aircraft definitions (special instructions) in line with design and airworthiness requirements for testing purposes
Present technical explanations/corrective actions to the flight test department and to the customer if required (internal and external customers)
Performs other duties as assigned and adapted to the FAL requirements
Qualification
Required
B.S. or M.S. degree in aerospace, mechanical or aircraft construction engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience
10 years experience in the aviation industry with preference to Airbus aircraft
Capability to train towards and obtain Design Office and Chief Engineering delegations for A320 Family Aircraft
Experience in design of metallic and/or composite aircraft structure (airframe)
Experience on A320 family or other Airbus aircraft
Knowledge in fatigue and damage tolerance justification
Knowledge of stress calculations / justifications
Knowledge of aerospace materials and corresponding corrosion protection/prevention
Knowledge of repair design and stress principles
Knowledge of Aircraft configuration management rules
Knowledge of AIRBUS internal procedures, processes and tools
Experience with AIRBUS manuals (Structure Repair Manual, Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Illustrated Parts Catalog etc.)
Knowledge of Aircraft configuration management rules
Knowledge of AIRBUS internal procedures, processes and tools
Demonstrated success in identifying and solving problems
Eligible for employment in the US
Willing to travel up to 10% of the time overseas and domestically within the Airbus international network, supplier and customer sites
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
Retirement savings plan
Ability to participate in an 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
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