Senior Airframe Integrator
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Job description
- Join a specialized group of wing engineers focused on defining the airframe architecture for the next generation of Airbus wings.
- Leverage cutting-edge technology to support the definition of highly efficient future wings.
- Work in close collaboration with: Overall Aircraft Design, Loads & Aerodynamics, Propulsion Systems, Fuselage, Landing Gear and Industrial teams, among others to achieve this goal.
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- Legacy Product Support (A300, A320, A330, A350 & A380 Families)
- You will be responsible for the technical integration and delivery of wing engineering activities associated to Legacy Products, utilising both internal resources and our engineering supply chain.
Both roles require a strong technical engineering background combined with proven integration and leadership capabilities. The successful candidate must be able to operate effectively in a dynamic environment characterized by continuous change.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM
- Leading cross-functional engineering activities, typically involving Design, Analysis, Systems Installation and Manufacturing Engineering to develop, trade and integrate new structural and architectural concepts for future wings.
- Supporting Legacy Product Development as follows:
- Performing certification analysis that supports new aircraft weight variants / modifications.
- Defining engineering solutions that support rate, manufacturing improvements and provide business benefits.
- Providing engineering solutions for in service issues.
- Support continuous airworthiness of the fleet.
- Applying System Engineering methodologies and verifying that all technical solutions comply with relevant requirements, directives, and principles, particularly concerning product integrity, safety, reliability, and design for manufacture and assembly.
- Defining integrated planning ensuring delivery to customers on time, cost and quality.
- Leading and supporting the adoption of new working methodologies for the design and development of future Airbus wings.
- Initiating and supporting Continuous Improvement projects to minimize waste and ensure maximum operational efficiency.
- Developing towards recognition as a Component Architect within the Airframe Architecture & Integration engineering skill community.
Requirements
- Educated to degree level in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace or equivalent
- Experience in all major structural zones of the Wing component
- Experience in Design, Analysis, Systems Installation and Integration.
- Ability to use Design tools such as Catia / 3DX. Proficient in static analysis processes, methods, and toolsets.
- A comprehensive understanding of interdisciplinary relationships and interactions.
- Proficiency in System Engineering methodologies.
- Strong leadership and project management capabilities.
- Ability to communicate and present solutions to executive-level audiences, adapting communication style to different hierarchical levels.
- Possesses a strong, practical problem-solving ability, with the capability to swiftly address complex issues and challenges and develop innovative solutions.
- Comfortable with working in an environment of high uncertainty and change.
- Strong stakeholder management ability.
- Negotiation-level proficiency in English., 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.
Benefits & conditions
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Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much more
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Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday
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Personal Development: Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
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Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support), wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation
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Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving and purpose built maternity rooms on site
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Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)
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