Aerospace Design Engineer - Concessions & NCM

Kaleidoscope Innovation; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Innovation is seeking an experienced aerospace engineer to lead end-to-end concessions and nonconformity resolutions for Airbus programs. You will manage engineering data, liaise with multiple functions, and coordinate supply chain for rare fasteners while supporting design for manufacture.

On-site role based in Kinston, NC with global Airbus exposure. The role requires 5–10 years in MRB design and direct Airbus concession experience, with a BE/BTech/MS in aerospace or mechanical

Qualifications

• BE / BTECH / MTECH / MS or equivalent in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–10 years hands-on Material Review Board Design experience.
• Previous AIRBUS concession experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage End-to-End workflow for concession preparation, writing, validation and coordination with stakeholders.
• On-Call/On-Duty support and shopfloor support.
• Perform technical studies, 3D part design, Flight Test Support, and SI management.
• Review concession data for completeness and accuracy.
• Analyze deviations from drawings, specs, standards, or process requirements.
• Coordinate with Quality for clarifications on Nonconformances.
• Liaise with multiple functions to authorize repair solutions considering cost, time, performance and installation.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain on rare repair fasteners.
• Provide disposition decisions (as-is, repair, rework, scrap, return to supplier).
• Identify repeating issues and elevate for corrective action.
• Propose design improvements to Engineering and manufacturing to strengthen controls.
• If required, design special parts to resolve nonconformities.
• Review concession and recommend design change if issue lies with design.
• Manage engineering data, documentation, and deliverables per quality/config requirements.
• Support digital continuity initiatives and aid process improvements.
• Serve as technical representative for onsite-offshore coordination and escalations.

Skills

Concession Handling

NC/ALB Resolution

MNCs & Concessions

Design Liaison & DFm Support

Aerospace Design & Airworthiness

Metallic & Composite Design

Airbus Processes & Specs

Airbus Tools (DocMaster, Airnavx)

Airbus SAP/VPM/PASS SSI

Education

BE / BTECH / MTECH / MS (Aerospace/Mechanical)

Tools

CATIAv5

SAP (PAC / PEA)

PASS

Zamiz

PRIMES

GEMAVICC

GILDA

COLINA

TREND

VPM

AIRNav

TAKSY

mySI

Job description

Kaleidoscope Innovation is seeking an experienced aerospace engineer to lead end-to-end concessions and nonconformity resolutions for Airbus programs. You will manage engineering data, liaise with multiple functions, and coordinate supply chain for rare fasteners while supporting design for manufacture.

On-site role based in Kinston, NC with global Airbus exposure. The role requires 5–10 years in MRB design and direct Airbus concession experience, with a BE/BTech/MS in aerospace or mechanical