A350 Cabin Retrofit Solutions Engineer in part-time in Finkenwerder bei Airbus Operations GmbH

Job Description:

Airbus is looking for a

A350 Cabin Retrofit Solutions Engineer in part-time (d/f/m)

located in Hamburg with a possible start date of August 2024 or later.

This full-time role is split between two people (Airbus "job-sharing" model) and is therefore available with reduced weekly hours and an adapted scope of tasks.

In this position you will be a member of the A350 Cabin Retrofit Solutions Team .

As a Cabin Retrofit Solutions Engineer (d/f/m) you bring added value to our customers’ A350 fleet. You are responsible for the definition and integration of retrofit design solutions for A350 aircraft post-delivery. Your main focus is on the cabin modifications including associated mechanical and electrical interfaces and adaptation of related cabin systems.

Our objective is to provide an end-to-end service to our customers, starting from their requests to retrofitting on site. Each retrofit project is unique and can range from a small color change to a complete cabin retrofit.

If you are interested in working in a challenging dynamic environment, a transnational organization with direct customer contact, and you are a passionate engineer of our Airbus products, our department is just right for you.

Your location

You will be working at the largest production site for civil aircraft situated in Hamburg. Its location on the southern banks of the river Elbe includes the option to commute by ferry. Experience the special flair of Hamburg in your spare time where vibrant cosmopolitan culture meets nautic legacy.

Your benefits

• Attractive salary and special payments

• 30 days holidays and extra days-off for special occasions

• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development prospects

• Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, transportation subsidy, employee benefits at cooperating companies

• On-site-facilities: Kindergarten close to the site, medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria

• Compatibility of family & work (job-sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout)

• Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard

Your tasks and responsibilities

• You coordinate all design activities in terms of cost, time and quality

• You participate in technical meetings with internal and external stakeholders

• You manage and validate internal and external engineering work packages

• You will be in charge of analyze PRE and POST status of the aircraft relevant to the applicable ATA chapters

• You check and release design drawings (if necessary delegations are available)

• You prepare and follow-up of all relevant certification documents e.g. TRS, MAS, ICS and supporting documents

• You provide engineering data to Service Bulletin-Production, supply chain and other involved internal customers

• You support airworthiness activities and Safety Management System

• You provide embodiment support remote / on-site (worldwide)

Desired skills and qualifications

• Educated to a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or state-certified technician

• Several years of professional experience in engineering, ideally in the A350 program

• Experience in technical project management

• Deep understanding in handling typical A350 design tools, such as CATIA V5, VPM, APS, Pass V2

• An existing delegation of Technical Approval Officers/Permit Holders in a relevant ATA chapter is an advantage

Desired soft skills

• You have the ability to technically lead, convince and motivate people

• You easily adapt to different stakeholders

• You have extended communication skills and intuition for customer needs

• You like to work in an international environment with different cultures

• Your working method is very structured and you have the ability to think analytically and understand complex situations

• You have a high level of personal responsibility as well as flexibility and you stay calm in stressful situations

Desired language skills

• English at negotiation level

• German at fluent level

• All other languages are a plus

Business travels

• The position involves irregular business trips (1 - 2