Airbus · 13 hours ago
Senior Design Engineer
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
9+ years expAirbus is a leading aerospace company looking for a Senior Design Engineer to support their airline in-service fleet on repairs of aircraft structures. The role involves creating quality repair solutions and collaborating with various departments to ensure airworthiness requirements are met.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Independently create high quality integrated and certified engineering repair solutions for the airlines and internal customers within given time scales. Ensure that the final repair solution brings the aircraft back into an airworthy condition
Review and interpret damage reports of aircraft structures from the Maintenance Repair Organization and develop quality repair solutions. Create or modify a wide range of difficult repair tasks autonomously
Collaborate with F&DT, Stress and other appropriate Airbus departments to develop optimum design solutions for the airline customer
Apply extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines
Ability to obtain Repair Approval Technical Signatory. Has obtained and utilizes Repair Solution Signatory effectively
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis and mechanics of materials
Minimum nine (9) years total experience in design with airframe structures
Experience in composite airframe structures
MRO/Fleet Engineering experience; MRB Experience
Frequently use widely known technical principles, theories, and concepts to solve technical problems
Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment both independently and collectively
Dependable, self-motivated and accessible
Able to perform work activity tasks in an organized manner independently once sufficient training has occurred
Apply knowledge of repair and maintenance documentation, techniques and procedures (SRM, NTM, IPC etc.)
Capable of creating and delivering technical documents and presentations
Strong computer background, including MS Excel and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail)
Able to lead small teams technically to achieve agreed milestones
CATIA V5 and/or 3DExperience experience
Benefits
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.
Company
Airbus
Airbus designs, manufactures, and delivers aerospace products, services, and solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Fokke Mentjes
Vice President - Head of Cabin and Cargo Electronics
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Antje Bulmann
Venture Lead Direct Air Capture
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