Airframe Process Methods &Tools Development and Support Engineer (m/f)

Job description

Airbus Operations SAS

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of € 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world's leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Description of the job

An exciting and challenging opportunity is available for an Airframe Process Methods &Tools Development and Support Engineer (m/f).

You will be given the opportunity to evolve and set the standard for a new breed of engineer for the future, extensively developing and employing multiple engineering and digitalisation skills in a diverse global and collaborative environment.

Extensive knowledge and experience is required in engineering 3DEXPERIENCE platform toolset.

You will join an agile work methodology based team at Toulouse and be responsible for the development and support of all Develop Physical Aircraft activities at Airbus.
This will include aircraft that are in-service, under development and planned for the future and will involve extensive collaboration with the wider Airbus community.

The dynamic and articulate applicant will be required to drive change and transformation activities especially related to the introduction of new ways of working; Agile, Self-empowered teams, Digitalization, Engineer of the Future and new business models and services and full virtual collaboration possibilities.

Tasks & accountabilities

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Leading the Process, Method and Tools (PM&T) initiatives directed towards engineering development, plant engineering & ramp-up, standardisation and quality, multi-component assembly to carry out concurrent, digital design and manufacturing systems goals, developing and supporting the end user,

• Technically leading and directing the local/transnational agile project teams in a plateau for developing tools to propose and initiate new ideas for physical Aircraft and to resolve any major process compliance issues and provide documentation,

• Giving specialist advice regarding process, methods & tools and support to the process operators (Engineers, Designers etc.) to carry out adherence to Airbus processes & methods,

• Transform Operational support activities to improve business value and maximise Return on Investment (ROI) by innovation and new digital services,

• Working on a collaborative environment as a multi-skilled Methods & Tools team member acting as a specialist for airframe directing activities as required to develop and deploy engineering Methods & Tools solutions using Scaled Agile Framework way of working. This may involve co-locating with users or supplier and coaching key users,

• Identifying airframe design needs in terms of sizing and tool capabilities and promoting new collaborative ways of working using latest methodologies and tools to ensure innovative new ways of working that will give faster superior solutions of improved quality,

• Performing reactive/proactive support, coaching and awareness sessions, benchmarks, validation and acceptance as well as performance tests of Process, Method and Tools Develop Physical Aircraft to contribute to diagnose issues, develop and support engineers for their required tasks.

Opportunities:

- Engaged in challenging tasks across develop physical aircraft spectrum (Design, Simulation, Stress, Materials),
- Opportunity to develop a multi-skilled engineering competence,
- Pleasant and dynamic working atmosphere in a professional and international work environment,
- Exciting development opportunities and perspectives,

This role will involve some travel for business and as such you must be able to travel accordingly.

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.

Required skills

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Educated to a 5 years’ degree in engineering or a related discipline,
• Competency in transverse disciplines (lean, innovation, design thinking, subcontractor management, green & eco efficiency),
• Experience in Configuration Management principles,
• Extensive knowledge and experience in engineering toolset: 3DEXPERIENCE platform,
• Passion for new technologies and trends and excited at the prospect of building upon your existing technical knowledge (Stress, design, Materials) and learning new skills (digitalization, analytics and big data),
• Leadership and emotional intelligence,
• Autonomous, Self-empowered and Team Player, strong communication skills, flexible, engaged and curious,
• English at negotiation level.