
Staff Manufacturing Engineer - Technical Shop Floor Support
Airbus Americas · Mobile Area, AL
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 6+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior manufacturing role at Airbus Americas (aerospace & defense) in Mobile Area, AL. Structures/Systems) and is responsible for the smooth implementation of new technologies.
- They ask for
- 6+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Assembly lines, Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Alabama: typical posted base $85k–$131k.
Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 63 manufacturing engineer openings in Alabama, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 62 other live manufacturing postings in Alabama.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (6+ vs 4+)
Typical $77k–$121k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 60%
- Root cause 49%
- FMEA 33%
- Machining 32%
- Lean 29%
- Welding 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Airbus Americas in Mobile Area
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Job Summary
Responsible for the manufacturing assessment of non-conformities, late changes to support production, and supporting and identifying continuous improvement opportunities for the manufacturing process . Acts as the expert for the relevant operational area (i.e. Structures/Systems) and is responsible for the smooth implementation of new technologies. Directs and mentors new engineers by assisting with resolution of highly complex NCs and providing relevant training related to POA compliance and workforce upskilling. Provides oversight of rework work order generation for new and junior manufacturing engineers to ensure clear, concise and complete instructions for operations. Individuals are also responsible for management and investigation of production stopping/impacting disruptions in their relevant area to unblock production. Responds to technical questions and explains work orders/drawings, especially for aircraft mechanical related items. Establishes and maintains effective communications with FAL production.
as Required (10%)
- ✓Act as expert in all processes and activities related to ME TSFS organization and strategy
- ✓Acts as representative and leader for ME TSFS in projects and meetings as required.
- ✓Delegate for HO ME TSFS as required.
- ✓Additional projects as assigned
- ✓Other duties as assigned
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Job Description
Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to join our A320 Engineering Department based in Mobile, AL.
Meet the Team
Our Engineers at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facility take our aircraft from concept to customer delivery – working with production teams on every aspect of assembly from managing technical information, quality control, maintenance tasks and health & safety – along flowlines and flightlines. Join our team and watch our aircraft come to life.
Your Working Environment
On ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus’ strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.
How We Care for You
- •Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
- •Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
- •Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
- •Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.
Your Challenges
TSFS Technical Focal & Complex Issue Resolution (40%)
- •Serve as the primary TSFS technical focal point for resolving highly complex non-conformities (NCs) and large-scale issues impacting the Final Assembly Lines (FAL) and Final Phase production areas.
- •Act as the primary technical expert for Technical Andons related to structural and/ or systems issues. non conformities
- •Mentor engineers through highly complex NCs and serve as the primary subject matter expert for large OSW (Outstanding Work) activities related to non-conformities.
- •Provide high-level technical support to production on complex issues, including oversight of directed changes.
- •Initiate availability of replacement parts, jigs, and tools required for large-scale rework or issue resolution.
- •Apply advanced knowledge and problem-solving skills to resolve complex topics and mitigate impacts to the production schedule.
Project Support & Continuous Improvement (30%)
- •Consult on overall team strategy and act as the TSFS focal point for project development and implementation.
- •Manage continuous improvement measures with reoccurring non-conformities in cooperation with quality.
- •Create and update KPIs for the team on assigned projects.
- •Communicate with European colleagues at other manufacturing sites for guidance on repeat or complex issues.
- •Act as representative and leader for ME TSFS in projects and meetings as required.
Training & Mentorship (20%)
- •Responsible training and mentoring new hires to the TSFS team related to non conformity management
- •Develop and integrate new training materials into the TSFS training curriculum
- •Participate as an active team member including providing orientation support to new colleagues and trainees.
- •Focal for policy changes and updates affecting the TSFS
Additional
Your Boarding Pass
- •A bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Engineering Technology or equivalent years of experience is required.
- •Must have a minimum of 6+ years of experience in Aerospace, preferably in a Aerospace Final Assembly Line.
- •Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and tools used in manufacturin
