Airbus

Engineering Project Lead

Airbus • $110K — $130K *
Wichita, KS 67212In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical) with emphasis on structural design and analysis.
  • Minimum thirteen (13) years of engineering experience in airframe structures or system installation.
  • In-depth knowledge of engineering principles and technical documentation.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications.
  • Authorized to work in the US.
  • Working knowledge of all Airbus Structures.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development of resource planning and budget alignment for the annual operating plan.
  • Lead project budgets, workloads, and targets, including communicating business performance attributes to management.
  • Establish project requirements and commitments for both self and global teams.
  • Identify and pursue necessary actions to achieve desired project results.
  • Facilitate Design Reviews with Chief Engineering and Technical Representatives to support program milestones.
  • Develop, report, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for customers.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a global engineering team on significant aerospace projects.
  • Access to professional development and growth opportunities within Airbus.
  • Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art technologies in aircraft design and certification.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Commitment to safety and sustainability standards in engineering practices.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for an Engineering Project Lead to join our Engineering department based in Wichita, Kansas.

You will be part of a team that supports the on-time, on-cost and on-quality delivery of design and certification documentation to support Airbus aircraft globally. Duties include project leadership in close coordination with Heads of Engineering and Head of Skills within the local and transnational Airbus teams to engage and support a variety of projects. This position supports project execution of these engineering activities through technical project management knowledge.

Your challenges:
  • Support development of resource planning and budget alignment for organization's annual operating plan.
  • Accountable for developing project budgets, securing workload and targets, and communicating attributes related to business performance including travel and subcontracting to management.
  • Able to establish project requirements and set commitments for self and global teams. This includes internal and external teams
  • Determine and pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired results.
  • Facilitate Design Reviews with Chief Engineering and Technical Representatives to support program milestones.
  • Develop, report and analyze KPIs to internal and external customers.


Your boarding pass:
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis and mechanics of materials.
  • Minimum thirteen (13) years total experience in engineering with airframe structures and/or system installation projects.
  • Position requires in-depth knowledge of technical principles of engineering. Applied knowledge of technical documentation, techniques and procedures.
  • A strong computer background, including MS Office application experience (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail).
  • Authorized to Work in the US
  • Working knowledge of all Airbus Structures.


Physical Requirements:
  • Onsite or remote: Onsite 90%
  • Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
  • Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
  • Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
  • Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
  • Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
  • Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
  • Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
  • Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.
  • Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
  • Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
  • Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
  • Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
  • Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site


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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:
US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:
Professional

Remote Type:
On-site

Job Family:
Programme & Project Management

About Airbus

Airbus SE is a European multinational aerospace corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells civil and military aeronautical products worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Airbus, Airbus Helicopters, and Airbus Defence and Space. The Airbus segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells commercial jet aircraft of approximately 100 seats; and regional turboprop aircraft and aircraft components, as well as provides aircraft conversion and related services. The Airbus Helicopters segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells civil and military helicopters; and offers helicopter related services. The Airbus Defence and Space segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells military aircraft, such as combat, mission, transport, and tanker aircraft; and missile systems, military satellites, and defence electronics, as well as provides defence related services. The company was formerly known as Airbus Group SE and changed its name to Airbus SE in April 2017. Airbus SE was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Blagnac, France.
Learn more about Airbus
Size
135,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
2000
* Ladders Estimates

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