Cabin Vendor Manager (Contract)

About the position

The Cabin Vendor Manager applies ample knowledge of principles, theories, concepts, industry practices in the development of engineering and certification solutions for various cabin modules (i.e. galleys, lavatories, stowage's), passenger and attendant seats, and IFE subjects. Meet the team: Our Engineers have the privilege of working on complex, highly engineered machines and are involved at all stages of the aircraft life cycle, from product development to manufacturing and direct support to our airline customers. If you’re interested in designing, creating, and testing the present and future of Airbus products across the globe, join our mission to connect the world. Your working environment: The Engineering Center in Mobile, Alabama houses hundreds of Airbus engineers who assist in the design and development of Airbus commercial aircraft cabins, including aftermarket upgrades, reconfigurations and services of all product types across the globe.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for engineering development per the aircraft modification project plan
• Responsible for generating specific technical solutions to support cabin or cargo compartment upgrades including, but not limited to, cabin or cargo monument/equipment installation, monument system and electrical definition
• Responsible for generating customized monument specifications
• Responsible for engineering (installation, adaptation or removal) drawings and ensuring their accuracy and quality
• Responsible for generating installation, adaptation or removal instructions to support input for Service Bulletins
• Responsible for determining the parts required for monument and kit definition
• Manage the engineering (installation, adaptation or removal) drawings and generating customized monument specifications using subcontractors (internal and external)
• Support the certification process as required
• Strong liaison with other departments (both internally and internationally), vendors/suppliers and subcontractors
• Responsible for vendor liaison activities and meeting support
• Overall vendor risk and opportunity management
• Responsible for vendor and internal documentation support of the certification process, including Vendor Service Bulletins check
• Support with vendor ITCM, PDR, CDR, and FAI reviews with vendors and customers
• Provide customer guidance during technical meetings and reviews
• Support on-site modification team as required, including direct on-site support during aircraft retrofits at MRO’s

Requirements

• B.S. degree in engineering or related field
• 3 years experience in an engineering classification
• Technical understanding of aircraft cabin and avionics systems modifications
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Ability to understand and mentor principles within assigned discipline
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical aircraft topics
• Excellent communication, coordination, and organization skills
• Ability to inter-relate with and motivate diverse teams
• Authorized to work in the US

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Commitment to reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities