New

Manufacturing Engineer

Airbus Helicopters, Inc.
parental leave, paid time off, profit sharing
United States, Mississippi, Columbus
1782 Airport Rd (Show on map)
Mar 05, 2026
Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at USCareers@airbus.com Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English) Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminacion(Spanish) Job Description: Are you ready to take your engineering career to new heights? Airbus Helicopters, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. In this role, you won't just be monitoring a line; you will be the architect of efficiency-optimizing production methods, solving complex technical challenges, and implementing cutting-edge technologies. If you have a BS in Engineering, at least 2 years of experience, and a passion for continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma), we want to talk to you about driving excellence in our MRO and industrial operations. Meet the Team: You'll be reporting to our Industrial Planning and Control Manager, but your "office" spans the entire facility. Our team culture is built on the "people side" of change. We believe that the best manufacturing improvements don't come from a computer screen alone-they come from conferring with equipment vendors, soliciting feedback from our skilled operators, and working cross-functionally with MRO services. We are a group that values professional autonomy, SAP expertise, and the Lean/Six Sigma mindset. If you are a results-oriented team player who views a production bottleneck as an opportunity to innovate, you'll fit right in. Your Working Environment: On the eastern border of Mississippi you'll find Columbus, home to our Helicopter manufacturing and assembly lines and Center of Excellence for the entire North America region. It's here that we produce the UH-72A Lakota Helicopters for the U.S. Army in addition to the H-125 aircraft for civil and commercial customers. 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. Your Challenges: Industrial Analysis: 30% Analyze manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators. Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements. Manufacturing Process Improvement: 30% Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators. Support Industry and MRO as manufacturing/process issues arise to implement corrections/improvements to current processes. Coordinate process change requests with TC holder. Implement new processes into Industry and MRO after validation. Project Management: 30% Ensure timely implementation of process improvement and general projects. Assume the role of Project Manager for special projects, as requested. Manage budgets, facilitation, timeline and change management for all assigned projects. New Technologies: 10% Research new technologies, which will benefit Industry. Develop business case for new technologies and present for approval. Implement new technologies following proof of concept and approval by the appropriate parties. Train workforce to use the developed technical solutions. Your Boarding Pass: (Required) Possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited university. Relevant manufacturing experience combined with formal training may be substituted. Two (2) + years related engineering experience. Able to facilitate meetings effectively. Project management skills. Ability to use computers, and associated hardware and software (MS Office especially Excel and Word), SAP (Module MM, PP, Outlook), Preferred Education/Skills: Minimum of four (4) years' experience in a manufacturing environment preferably producing aircraft, helicopters, avionics or flight control systems. Experience with flight line operations, maintenance, repair and overhaul services, and aircraft completions is highly desirable. Lean/Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification Familiarity with CAD, and design technology Travel Required: 10% Domestic and International Citizenship: Authorized to Work in the US Physical Requirements: Onsite or remote: 60% Onsite Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Computer 60% of each day. Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms. 40% of each day. Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. 40% of each day. 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. Several times per day. Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Several times per day. Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Several times per day. Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Several times per day. Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer. 60% of each day. 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 the production floor. Several times per day. Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. 10% per year. Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Several times per day. 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 visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor. Take your career to a new level and apply online now! A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: Airbus Helicopters, Inc. Employment Type: US - Direct Hire Experience Level: Entry Level Remote Type: On-site Job Family: Manufacturing Engineering ------ Job Posting End Date: 03.21.2026 ------ Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported toemsom@airbus.com.