Job Description:
SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check)
TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK and international
LOCATION: Filton (60% of your working week must be office based)
TYPE: Full time
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
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
Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday
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
Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving and purpose built maternity rooms on site
Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)
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Job Summary
A vacancy has arisen for the position of Senior Airframe Integrator. This opportunity allows the successful candidate to join the Wing Airframe Architecture and Integration Skill. Depending on your experience the role could be part of:
1. Future Wing Architecture Definition (Next Generation)
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.
OR
2. Legacy Product Support (A300, A320, A330, A350 & A380 Families)
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.
We are seeking candidates who possess the following skills and competencies:
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.
How we can support you.
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To opt in, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.
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Company:
Airbus Operations Limited
Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional
Job Family:
Structure Design & Integration
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