Design Engineer - In Service Repair

About the role

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is seeking a Design Engineer - In Service Repair to join our Repair Solutions department based in Wichita, Kansas.

Responsibilities

• Support the airline in-service fleet on repairs of aircraft structure
• Create or modify technical documents such as: Technical Communications, Technical Dispositions, Repair Instructions, Repair Drawings etc.
• Interface repair requirements with customers and suppliers with a professional attitude
• Liaise with Static Stress, F&DT and other appropriate Airbus departments to come up with optimum design solutions for the airline customer
• Assists with preparation of various documents using AIRBUS computer based toolsets (SAP, AirDoc, etc.)
• Provide responses to simple to routine repair queries by giving guidance as required within Airbus Operations and Customer Services in a clear and concise manner

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis and mechanics of materials is required
• 5+ years total design experience in airframe design and repair projects
• Experience in metallic and/or composite airframe structural repair

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and bill of material systems
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence
• Dependable, self-motivated and accessible
• Knowledge of maintenance repair shop practices, equipment and capabilities

Skills

• Comfortable working for extended periods of time using computers and in an office environment

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

Pay

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”).

Schedule

This position has rotating shifts for evenings and weekends.