AGGP 2027- Graduate Manufacturing Engineer

Airbus Aircraft; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Americas, Inc. offers a Global Graduate development journey designed to cultivate leadership and technical skills over two years. You’ll engage in project work, engineering analyses, and hands-on shop-floor support within Manufacturing Engineering.

The program emphasizes inclusive leadership, Airbus values, and personal development, with rotations across ME and related departments, ending as a Graduate Manufacturing Engineer ready for impactful responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• 0–3 years of engineering or manufacturing experience.
• Strong communication in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project work supporting process improvements in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Engage in daily ME operations and shop-floor engineering support.
• Learn Airbus manufacturing engineering systems (document control, SAP MES, Zamiz).
• Engage in rotational placements across ME, quality, and adjacent departments.
• Develop into a Graduate Manufacturing Engineer through a structured two-year program.
• Collaborate with teams on process improvements and manufacturing challenges.

Skills

Language: English proficiency

Teamwork

Communication

Self-driven development

Education

Bachelors/Master in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

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Job Description

Start date - June 2027

Are you a university graduate with the aspiration, enthusiasm, and talent to help us pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world? Every year, Airbus seeks bright minds from around the globe to fill critical roles that will shape our future.

When you begin your career with us, we don't just offer a job; we accelerate your growth through the Airbus Global Graduate development journey. This isn't a one-size-fits-all program; it's a personalized, two-year experience designed to cultivate your professional skills, enhance your business acumen, and hone your technical abilities.

We place a strong emphasis on developing your leadership potential from day one. You'll gain a unique perspective on the world of Airbus while contributing directly in a specific, impactful position.

During the two years, we will take you on a soft-skill development journey, covering such areas as inclusive leadership, our Values, resilience, communication and emotional intelligence, with various in-person and virtual workshops.

Beyond your daily responsibilities and this comprehensive schedule of training, you'll join your global graduate community annually for an in-person dedicated development week. This is your chance to connect with your peers, learn directly from our seasoned leaders, and gain insights from the best in the industry.

Throughout the programme, you will be developed into an established and valuable team member from day 1. You'll sharpen your skills in an area strategically important to Airbus, gaining a deep understanding of our business - its opportunities, challenges, and needs. Most importantly, you'll have learned more about yourself and what makes you truly great. You will have demonstrated your capability and readiness to take on future leadership challenges within Airbus.

Above all, you'll have the unparalleled opportunity to do your best work in an industry that is literally reshaping how we live in our world.

What you will be doing

• Project work supporting process improvements in the Manufacturing Engineering ecosystem
• Daily ME operations, including work order management, implementation of work process improvements to address non-conformities, and providing shop-floor engineering support to operations and quality.
• You will gain proficiency in Airbus manufacturing engineering computer systems, such as document control systems, SAP Manufacturing Execution System, Zamiz, and more.
• You will learn how to incorporate engineering principles and analysis in a manufacturing environment, where the design of the aircraft comes to life, as well as develop critical interpersonal skills as you interact with colleagues on the shop floor, in the local engineering offices, and with colleagues in our European ME centers.
• Throughout this program, you will develop as a professional through a series of rotational placements designed to support your professional development. Placements could include: different phases of the manufacturing process as an ME, rotations through the quality department, or in adjacent departments and/or sites dependent on your personal development needs as determined by you and your manager.
• Your development pathway will include a minimum of one rotational placement to support your growth into position.
• Throughout the two year development programme you will have developed into the position of Graduate Manufacturing Engineer!

What we are looking for

• A degree level or equivalent within a relevant field of study such as Mechanical or Aerospace engineering
• Recently graduated or first professional experience in the field of Engineering or Manufacturing Operations (0 - 3 years of experience)
• Strong verbal and written communication in our business language (English)
• A desire to work in a collaborative team environment, focused on driving future innovation
• The ability to be self aware and a wish to be in the driving seat of your development.
• Ability to work in the US without current or future need of visa sponsorship

Physical Requirements

• Onsite or remote: 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: able to hear and participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor.
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice, potentially internationally.
• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
• Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site
• Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visit, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

What is the recruitment process...

Online application -> Online Task Based Assessment -> Application Review (Talent Acquisition Partner & Manager) -> Virtual Assessment Centre -> Offer!

NB: Applications will close 30th September (don’t delay, as some roles may close early due to applications received).

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities; additional time for written exercises etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Company

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level