DESIGN ENGINEER

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

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Work Location

Kinston, Mobile

Duration (in months)

Permanent

Skillset

• Concession Treatment (answering and writing)
• Non Conformity (NC) Treatment and ALB (Airbus Logbook) resolution
• Managing Non Conformities (MNCs) and Concessions, including design assessments and validations.
• Providing Design Liaison and Design for Manufacture support, including preliminary QSR, DQN, and WQN investigations and green quality gate achievement.
• General knowledge, understanding and use of all relevant specific Airbus documentations and specifications as: Acceptance criteria (installation instruction), Tool guideline (VPM, ASR, SAP…), Suffix and ASR use and Specific guideline (flushness…)
• Knowledge of Non conformity declaration for structural parts and assemblies.
• Understanding of aerospace design principles and airworthiness requirements.
• Knowledge of metallic and composite design principles.
• Knowledge of Airbus processes and procedures relating to design (RSDP, SIDP, AP, ABD, AIPI, AIPS, etc. .).
• Experience of using Airbus Supply (DocMaster, Airnavx etc.).
• Valid Airbus training certificates in SAP, VPM and PASS SSI.

Tools

CATIAv5, SAP (PAC / PEA), PASS, Zamiz, PRIMES, GEMAVICC, GILDA, COLINA, TREND, VPM, AIRNav, TAKSY, mySI

Job Description

• Manage E2E (End to End) work flow, concession preparation, writing, validation and co-Ordination with stake holders
• On-Call/On-Duty support (standby and active, weekdays and non-weekdays) and Shopfloor support
• Technical studies, 3D part Design, Flight Test Support, and Special Instruction (SI) management.
• Review concession data for completeness and accuracy.
• Analyze deviations from engineering drawings, specifications, standards, or process requirements.
• Co-ordinate with Quality team for any clarifications required related to Non conformances.
• Liaise with multiple functions to ensure most appropriate repair solution is met with consideration to cost, time, performance, and installation requirements.
• Coordination with Supply chain on the availability of rare repair fasteners before finalizing the disposition
• Provide disposition decisions (use ‑ as ‑ is, repair, rework, scrap, return to supplier).
• Identify repeating issues and elevate for corrective action
• Propose design improvement to Engineering on repetitive defects and manufacturing teams to strengthen process controls
• If required, Design Special parts to resolve nonconformity.
• Review concession and recommend for design change request if nonconformity is caused by design issue.
• Manage engineering data, documentation, and deliverables in compliance with quality and configuration requirements.
• Support digital continuity initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement in design and communication processes.
• Serve as a technical representative for onsite ‑ offshore coordination, addressing queries, Return to Task(RTT) clarifications, and technical escalations.

Required Qualifications (Non-negotiable Requirements)

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

Kaleidoscope, an Infosys Company, is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.