Final Assembly Line Engineer - Mobile, AL

 

The final assembly line engineer position works with OE, Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH and Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS and customer teams to successfully support the final assembly lines. 

Responsibilities

• Support the Final Assembly line for all Liebherr-Aerospace products on Airbus airplanes in Mobile, AL such as (not conclusive): 
  • A220 Environmental Control System/Components and Landing Gear Systems/Components
  • A320 Environmental Control System/Components and Flight Control Actuation Systems/Components
  • Others, on request, such as Final Assembly Line for Boeing in Everett, WA, e.g. (not conclusive):
  • 767 valves
  • 777 actuation and actuation system 
• Support to Aircraft Final Assembly / Production Line and Flight Line (FAL) and reporting through the company tools, and management directives in more detail: 
  • Trouble shooting on components, replacement and/or repair of components according to quality procedures. (Quality delegation for FAL and Flight Line interventions and use of Liebherr documentation tools. (T))
  • Support engineering analysis and disposition of snags associated with Liebherr components detected on the assembly line.
  • Execute Technical Accomplishments (TA) as requested and write CoC.
  • Support and manage logistics of part exchange if applicable according to company procedures and inventory handling and management.
  • Support liaison engineering with Liebherr design-/engineering departments for aircraft interventions and harmonized with Seattle Office on-site liaison engineering if applicable.
  • Participate in air and actuation systems and other related systems integration teams and meetings as requested. 
  • Perform analyses, in accordance to harmonized directives by the Liebherr system and design teams.
  • Appropriate preparation and organization of meetings on site and follow up of agreed action items.

Competencies

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other related science/engineering field with 5-7 years of engineering experience in Aviation or relevant required; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Language skills in French and/or German a plus.
• Inspires and motivates others to perform well and accepts feedback from others.
• Includes staff and support leadership team in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement. 
• Displays willingness to make timely decisions and exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Delegates work assignments, gives authority to work independently, sets expectations and monitors delegated activities.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Keeps informed about market conditions, competitive information and industry factors that may impact the goals of the department.  
• Breaks down problems and issues into components, and analyzes the costs, benefits, opportunities, and risks associated with each alternative solution.  
• Problem Solving – Identifies problems, gathers and analyzes information, and resolves issues in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates strong technical presentation skills, persuasiveness and makes solutions that meet customer needs 
• Listens to all points of view and negotiates compromise.
• Has a good understanding of the Aerospace Industry and sells the product that will best meet the customer’s needs.
• Builds rapport with a variety of people and develops alliances to work together toward common goals.
• Ability to work in a potentially stressful environment. 
• Consistently demonstrates honesty, fairness, and trustworthiness.
• Organizes and expresses ideas clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; demonstrates group presentation skills; and conducts productive meetings. 
• Promotes and maintains a safe environment, leading by example.
• Capability of travelling overseas, mainly Europe, for business and training purposes.
• Familiar with U.S. Export regulations.
• Travel a minimum of 30% domestically
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and passport.

Our Offer

A comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days.
Referral Bonus: Tier IV

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Mariana Lopez-Floran.

Liebherr-America, Inc. and its US affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation,