Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. We are a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We aim for a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world.

A commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defense as well as Helicopters Divisions, Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader.

Airbus has built on its strong European heritage to become truly international - with roughly 180 locations and 12,000 direct suppliers globally. The company has aircraft and helicopter final assembly lines across Asia, Europe and the Americas, and has achieved a more than sixfold order book increase since 2000.

Position Summary:

Full-time Engineer responsible for developing solutions to a variety of complex engineering problems, requiring judgment and ingenuity within a Cross-Program perimeter (including A350XWB). General responsibilities include: new materials and equipment development, qualification and certification, Continued Airworthiness, cabin installation definition, supplier/RSP management, etc.

Primary Responsibilities:

* New Product Development & Innovation: Carpet, Non-Textile Flooring (NTF), Liquid Barrier Foil (Mylar), Seat Rail Covers, Seat Rail Filler Profiles, Carpet-NTF Joint Strips, S2S Cable Raceways, Adhesives, Welding Cords, Sealants, Laminates, etc.
* Technical Documentation Management Material & Technical Specifications (PTS & Frame), Standard Documents (ABS/AIMS/IPS), Process Instructions (80T/AIPI), Engineering Baseline Descriptions (EBD), Technical Notes/Memos, etc.
* Continued Airworthiness: Investigations & Risk Analyses to In-Service Occurrences.
* Guide and perform Verification and Validation (V&V), Qualification and Certification activities including release of the Declaration of Design Performance (DDP). Typically including review and acceptance of Qualification Test Reports in collaboration with relevant Engineering Specialists such as Flammability and Mass Properties.
* FAL Installation: On-site support, manufacturing design optimization, DQN/RDR/Concessions.
* Manufacturing Facility Support (Daher & ATP): Cutting, Gluing, Serging, etc.
* Represent the cross-functional Sub-MFT and A350XWB Core Team on relevant and recurring engineering risks and opportunities.
* Provide technical oversight of Material OEMs and A350XWB RSP to ensure delivery of integrated engineering solutions meeting technical, weight, program, and schedule and cost targets:
* NTF OEMs: Cooper Standard, Gerflor, Schneller, Wulfmeyer
* Carpet OEMs: Anker, Botany, Desso, Lantal, Mohawk, Neotex
* A350 RSP: Daher Aerospace

* Quality Support for production, manufacturing and installation activities.
* Weight, Time and Cost Reduction Initiatives & STEP Change Activities
* Represent the Company to customers and/ or suppliers on technical matters related to the assigned project or technical specialty.
* Analyze Customer Change Requests (CR) based on customer, manufacturing and/or design requirements.
* Develop solutions to handle complex tasks for which existing methods and procedures may not apply.

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

* Engineering experience in aircraft floor coverings design/installation preferred
* Minimum 5 years of engineering experience within the aviation industry.
* Must have willingness and ability to actively drive the development process and conclude on project objectives on time and on quality
* Must be able to quickly identify when escalation is appropriate and escalate if necessary
* Must have the ability to be self-directed and work in diverse teams
* Excellent communication and organizational skills are needed, with ability to plan and hold effective meetings.
* Must have strong capability in MS Office Products and have the ability to learn new tool sets as required.
* Experience working in international teams and/or with Airbus aircraft cabin engineering Process, Methods, and Tools viewed as an advantage.

Education / Special Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree (B.S) from a four year college or university in engineering or similar related subject area is normally required or equivalent education and experience.

Equal Opportunity: Airbus is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Airbus is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

As a leader in our field, Airbus provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.