Design Sr. Engineer

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Position Summary
This position supports new design and modifications of aircraft structures and/or systems installation 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
Autonomously perform moderate to complex levels of design solution development. Team assignments may include detail 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 VPM etc.). 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.
Apply extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines.
Ability to obtain Authorizer Technical Signatory. Has obtained and utilizes Approver Signatory effectively.

Leadership an Mentoring
Mentor and provide leadership less experienced designer/design engineers
Lead in the preparation of complex business and technical material and presentation packages.
Demonstrate a high level of listening and oral skills by leading discussions on issues solutions ideas and status of work.
Guide and/or lead the successful completion of projects and execute activities to achieve customer requirements.
Key technical contact on contracts and projects. Interact with senior external personnel on major technical matters.

Additional Responsibilities
Identify and support local improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency through process methods and tools improvements.

Required Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero Civil Mechanical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis and mechanics of materials.
Preferred Education
Masters Degree in an Engineering discipline
Required Experience
Minimum nine (9) years total experience in design and analysis with airframe structures and/or system installation projects
Preferred Experience
Experience in metallic/composite airframe structure and/or system installation of electrical harnesses fuel lines hydraulic systems.
Travel Required
5% Domestic and International
Citizenship
Authorized to Work in the US
Required 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 lead small teams technically to achieve agreed milestones.
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 Knowledge Skills Demonstrated Capabilities
Software coding in C C Python or other programming languages
Working knowledge of Airbus Structures
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.
Demonstrates a high level of listening and oral skills by leading discussions on issues solutions ideas and status of work.
Preferred Communication Skills (Spoken Written Influencing Proficiency in Other Languages)
Conversational French and/or German
Level of Decision Making: (Level/Impact of decision making: strategic tactical operational)
Decision making is limited to personal development and moderate to complex impact operational

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.

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