Cabin Retrofit Solutions Engineer II

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Cabin Upgrade Project Engineer (Contract) within Airbus Customer Services—responsible for bridging complex engineering design with flawless project execution. This role focuses on project lifecycle management, planning, and stakeholder coordination with a strong technical foundation in cabin retrofits.

• Define project scopes, objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
• Translate high‑level business requirements into structured aircraft modification plans.
• Develop, track, and manage program enablers to ensure timely, high‑quality milestones.
• Identify technical roadblocks and devise contingency plans to maintain delivery schedules.
• Actively manage external subcontractors, tracking deliverables, costs, and schedule adherence.
• Serve as primary translator and liaison between non‑technical stakeholders and engineering teams.
• Apply deep understanding of the aircraft modification lifecycle, including Service Bulletin embodiment.
• Provide operational liaison between internal teams and international Airbus departments.
• Develop cabin retrofit solutions from global architecture to detailed technical design.
• Oversee and create retrofit engineering drawings with focus on speed, quality, and cost optimization.
• Determine and specify exact parts kits required for physical modification designs.
• Maintain technical knowledge of aircraft certification plan development and regulatory support.
• Provide direct technical support to on‑site modification teams, including deployment to customer airlines or MRO facilities.
• Resolve technical queries arising during and after delivery of engineering work instructions and kit shipments.
• Perform other operational and engineering duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering with minimum 3 years of engineering experience, or Master’s Degree with minimum 2 years of experience.
• Direct exposure to project or program engineering methodologies.
• Proven ability to create, interpret, and review designs using industry‑standard CAD tools (e.g., CATIA).
• Experience with airline or MRO environments preferred.
• Experience related to aircraft cabin interiors or modifications preferred.
• Python or other programming language experience preferred.
• Professional Project Management Certification (PMP) preferred.
• Strong communication, coordination, and organization skills.
• Basic programming or coding experience preferred.
• Ability to build and maintain an internal network with colleagues globally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in technical English, including executive presentation skills.
• General knowledge of Service Bulletin production process, including reading and interpreting SBs, BOMs, and customer modification requirements.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace/Google Suite products for documentation and project tracking.
• Familiarity with FAA and/or EASA regulations regarding aircraft parts procurement and technical documentation.

• CAD (CATIA) proficiency.
• Experience with Illustrated Parts Catalogs (IPC) and ATA Technical Manuals (AMM, SRM).
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks (FAA/EASA).
• Data analysis and risk mitigation using varied data sources.

Travel required:

up to 10% (Domestic and International).

Physical requirements include onsite presence (100%), vision, hearing, speaking, equipment operation, lifting (up to 30lbs/14kg), and use of personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, hearing protection, respirators/masks, and gloves.

Employment Type:

Agency / Temporary – On‑site. Remote not applicable.

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