
Manufacturing Engineer I - Technical Shop Floor Support (2nd Shift)
Airbus Americas · Mobile Area, AL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Airbus Americas (aerospace & defense) in Mobile Area, AL. On ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Assembly lines, Tooling, SAP
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
- Openings
- 3 with this title at this site
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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
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $77k–$121k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ 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.
Stands out: this posting asks for SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Airbus Americas in Mobile Area
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Full description from Airbus AmericasAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Participate as an active team member learning and following dedicated training plans from current team members. including providing orientation support to new colleagues and trainees.
- ◆Additional projects as assigned
- ◆Other duties as assigned
Travel Required
- ✓5% Domestic and International
Requirements
- ✓100% Onsite
- ✓Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
- ✓Hearing:
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Job Description
Job Description For External Posting
Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer I (2nd Shift) to join our A320 Engineering Department based in Mobile, AL.
The Manufacturing Engineer I - Technical Shop Floor Support is responsible for the manufacturing assessment of non-conformities, late changes to support production, and supporting and identifying continuous improvement opportunities for the manufacturing process. Responds to technical questions and explains work orders/drawings, especially for aircraft mechanical related items. Establishes and maintains effective communications with FAL production and serves as interface to the on site back office for work order adaptation.
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.
Handle Non-Conformities: 50%
- •Create specific work orders for FAL rework (Cabin, Systems, Electrics, or Structures by Station) , establish/verify the technical content of non-conformities, and validate in documentation.
- •Provide technical support to production on all issues including oversight of directed changes.
- •Responsible for incorporating implicit knowledge into work instructions and refine them in terms of language, level of detail and regulation assignment to ensure operations has correct information for aircraft build.
- •Initiate availability of replacement parts, jigs, and tools required for work
Continuous Improvement: 50%
- •Manage continuous improvement measures with reoccurring non-conformities in cooperation with quality.
- •Participate as an active team member to support ME activities in the FAL
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 0-3 years of experience in Aerospace, preferably in an Aerospace Final Assembly Line.
- •Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and tools used in manufacturing engineering.
- •Knowledge of supply chain management and quality system management.
- •Knowledge about non-conformities and design query notes.
- •Have the ability to establish and maintain a good relationship with all internal customers.
- •Have the ability to work in an international team.
- •Must possess excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
- •Must be able to present clear and concise briefings and reports to customers and executives
- •Google Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Docs)
Preferred
- +Knowledge of Airbus Industries mechanical process & methods.
- +Knowledge of Airbus IT-Tools (Zamiz, TAKSY, DocMaster, ECM).
- +Knowledge of common applications such as SAP/R3 (Module PP/PM).
- +Knowledge about aircraft structure installation.
- +Knowledge of rules for aircraft design and manufacturing.
- +Knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations and practice
- +Fluency in German or French
- +Knowledge of Airbus Industries electrical processes & methods.
- +Knowledge of Airbus IT-Tools (Airina, TAKSY, DOcMaster).
- +Knowledge of common applications such as SAP/R3 (Module PP/PM).
Clearance
- •N/A
Shift
- •2nd Shift
Eligibility
- •Eligible for employment in the US without sponsorship.
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