Manufacturing Engineer

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Manufacturing Engineer I to join our A320 Engineering Department based in Mobile, AL.

Responsible for the manufacturing assessment of non‑conformities, late changes to support production, and supporting and identifying continuous improvement opportunities for the manufacturing process. Responds to technical questions and explains work orders/drawings, especially for aircraft mechanical related items. Establishes and maintains effective communications with FAL production and serves as interface to the on‑site back office for work order adaptation.

Our Engineers at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facility take our aircraft from concept to customer delivery – working with production teams on every aspect of assembly from managing technical information, quality control, maintenance tasks and health & safety – along flowlines and flight lines. Join our team and watch our aircraft come to life.

The facility is located on ‘Airbus Way’ at the Mobile Aeroplex ce 2015 it has produced A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. It supports the U.S. aerospace industry and advances Airbus’ global competitiveness.

• Financial Rewards:
  Competitive base salary, incentive compensation (including 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 plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefits.
• Individual Development:
  Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to more than 10,000 e‑learning courses and accelerated development programmes with national and international mobility.

• Handle Non‑Conformities (50%)
  • Create specific work orders for FAL rework (Cabin, Systems, Electrics, or Structures by Station) and verify the technical content of non‑conformities.
  • Provide technical support to production on all issues, including oversight of directed changes.
  • Incorporate implicit knowledge into work instructions and refine them in terms of language, level of detail, and regulation assignment.
  • Initiate availability of replacement parts, jigs, and tools required for work.
• Continuous Improvement (50%)
  • Manage continuous improvement measures with recurring non‑conformities in cooperation with quality.
  • Participate as an active team member to support ME activities in the FAL.
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Support completion of the routing verification process (RVP) for new or updated processes.
  • Participate in mandatory training plans, provide orientation support to new colleagues and trainees.
  • Engage in additional projects as assigned and other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Engineering Technology or equivalent experience.
• 0–3 years of experience in Aerospace, preferably on an Aerospace Final Assembly Line.
• Travel required:
  
  5% domestic and international.

• Knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles, practices, methods, and tools.
• Knowledge of supply chain and quality system management.
• Knowledge of non‑conformities and design query notes.
• Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with all internal customers.
• Ability to work in an international team.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to…