Engineering Specialist - Mass Properties

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Airbus North America Engineering has opened a premier Engineering Center in Mobile, Alabama at the edge of Mobile Bay leading to the Gulf of Mexico! Mobile’s rich Southern tradition, beauty and charm are matched with all of the elements of a fast-growing, successful community. A home in Mobile is a great investment combined with a low cost of living and a high quality of life. Come see Alabama’s most sophisticated address!

 

Airbus North America Engineering - Mobile is a satellite office of Airbus North America Engineering (ANAE) engaged in the design and analysis of cabin interiors, interior systems installation, and cargo systems.  Airbus is seeking candidates for an Engineering Specialist – Mass Properties position.

 PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAllocation of aircraft top-level weight targets down to systems levelEvaluate and calculate the weight for cabin & cargo systems and equipmentMust be able to perform design support, preparation of bottom-up weight projections, weight control, and weight verification Check weight requirements on Purchasing Technical Specifications and Statement of Work to guarantee best weight offers from suppliersFollow-up of suppliers weight statusPreparation of weight status reportsPreparation of weight convergence plans and reportsAssessment of weight risks and preparation of mitigation proposalsPreparation of weight saving initiatives Check the weight data on drawings and ensure the input quality related to aircraft Product Data Management systemsCheck incoming weight reports to secure the guaranteed limits and aircraft performanceCalculate and create weight sheets for Technical Repercussions assessmentEvaluate and introduce light weight solutions to improve the aircraft performance

 

Experience and Education Guidelines:BS/MS in Aeronautical / Mechanical / Systems Engineering. Masters degree preferred.10 years engineering experienceMinimum of 5 years of experience in aircraft weight management and mass properties engineering.Must have extensive experience with Microsoft Office products.Ability to read engineering drawings and working knowledge of CATIA to evaluate mass properties of aircraft designs.  Ability to write reports, technical memorandums, interface agreements, work statements and requirements documents using good technical English.Ability to effectively present information to customers, both internal & external.Ability to develop and presents design and program reviews and answer questions thereto.Ability to map and understand complex engineering processes, and to extract information from those processes to include timescales, enablers, deliverables and risk.Ability to inter-relate with and motivate diverse teams.

 

Qualified candidates should submit resume referencing requisition number via email at Mobile.hr@airbus.com or via fax to 251-434-7202. You must reference requisition #M2008-50. As a leader in our field, Airbus provides relocation assistance and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. To learn more about the benefits of employment with Airbus North America, please visit http://airbus.benenet.net

 

Airbus North America Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer.