Design Engineer (Contract)
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Job Description:
Job Summary: This position supports new design and modifications of aircraft structures and/or systems and is responsible for the creation of quality solutions on time 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 efficient solutions to satisfy design and/or system installation principles.
Primary Responsibilities:
Technical Solutions: 95%
Autonomously perform moderate to complex levels of design solution development. Team assignments may include detailed part design layout maturation trade study analysis weight reduction efforts certification activity or in-service support.
Create or modify technical documents such as: Design Datasets Product Structures etc. within various Airbus computer based applications/toolsets (SAP CATIA VPMetc.). with high quality and efficiency.
Liaise with Static Stress F&DT and other appropriate Airbus departments to come up with optimum design solutions.
Accept broad objectives with agreed deadlines and establish the tasks required and how they should be completed. Works independently.
Applies extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines.
Ability to obtain Authorizer Technical Signatory. Has obtained and utilizes Approver Signatory effectively.
Guides and/or leads the successful completion of projects and execute activities to achieve customer requirements.
Additional Responsibilities:
Other duties as assigned: 5%
Identify and support local improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency through process methods and tools improvements.
Qualified Experience and Training:
Education:
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
Masters Degree in an Engineering discipline
Experience:
Minimum of nine (9) 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:
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:
Position requires in-depth knowledge of technical principles of design theories and concepts. Applied knowledge of design documentation techniques and procedures.
Capable of working in a dynamic fast-paced environment both independently and collectively.
Dependable self-motivated and accessible.
Team player demonstrating a positive & collaborative attitude.
Able to effectively prepare and deliver detailed complex presentations inside and outside the organization
Strong computer background including MS Excel and Google Suite application experience (Docs Sheets Slides Gmail)
CATIA V5 and/or 3DExperience; Proven skills in multiple CATIA workbenches.
Preferred
Software coding in C C Python or other programming languages
Working knowledge of Airbus Structures
Communication Skills:
Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and disciplines.
Demonstrates a high level of listening and oral skills by leading discussions on issues solutions ideas and status of work.
Preferred:
Conversational French and/or German
Technical Systems Proficiency:
Required:
N/A
Preferred:
N/A
Complexity of the Role:
Level of Decision Making:
Decision making is limited to personal development and moderate to complex impact operational tasks
Job Dimensions:
Work is performed without appreciable directions. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment.
Nature of Contacts:
Involved 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.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus Americas Inc.Employment Type:
Agency / TemporaryExperience Level:
ProfessionalRemote Type:
On-siteJob Family:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
