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Weight and Balance Engineer (m/f/d) - Airbus - Manching - Immediate start

Bishop GmbH · Manching · Onsite

Salary: Top money for top people Weight and Balance Engineer (m/f/d) Job description and tasks The job holder works as a Weight and Balance Engineer (d/m/f). The task area breaks d...

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<p><u><strong>Weight and Balance Engineer (m/f/d)</strong></u><br /> <br /> <strong>Job description and tasks</strong><br /> The job holder works as a Weight and Balance Engineer (d/m/f). The task area<br /> breaks down in detail as follows:</p> <ul> <li>Collection of mass-relevant data for Tornado and Eurofighter</li> <li>Calculation of mass, volume, surface area and center of gravity coordinates using of the analysis functions in CATIA V5</li> <li>Adoption of the component dimensions from the corresponding drawings in CATIA</li> <li>Calculation of the mass moments of inertia</li> <li>Evaluation of modifications and upgrades based on installation/removal drawings</li> <li>Checking the calculated component masses against the target specifications</li> <li>Entry of mass-relevant data into various databases</li> <li>Conducting material/component studies</li> <li>Evaluation of RFAs and modifications</li> <li>Tornado: Control of the RFA creation in exchange with the responsible system engineers</li> <li>Eurofighter Mass Properties Support (if needed)</li> <li>Processing of mass-related customer inquiries</li> <li>Preparation and evaluation of aircraft weighings</li> <li>Monitoring of aircraft weighings on site at the customer (after training)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Personal requirements:</strong><br /> Meticulous, independent and goal-oriented working style<br /> Outstanding team player</p> <p><em><strong>Severely disabled applicants are given special status if they are equally qualified taken into account.</strong></em><br /> <br /> <strong>Studies</strong><br /> Engineering at least Masters / Diploma/ Bachelor degree<br /> or<br /> Aerospace at least Master's / Diploma / Bachelor degree<br /> or<br /> or equivalent</p> <p><br /> <strong>IT</strong><br /> MS Access at least knowledge of detailed functions<br /> MS Excel at least knowledge of detailed functions<br /> MS Office at least knowledge of detailed functions<br /> MS Project minimum knowledge of detailed functions<br /> MS Word minimum knowledge of detailed functions<br /> Catia V5 at least knowledge of detailed functions<br /> Knowledge and/or familiarization with VPM and Teamcenter (PDM system) are required</p> <p><strong>Linguistic proficiency</strong><br /> German would be of advantage<br /> Business fluent English</p> <p><strong>Experience</strong><br /> Good basics are in Overall Aircraft Design, Aircraft Structures, Aircraft Systems necessary<br /> First experience preferably in the areas of weight &amp; balance, design, loads, stress Pre-condition<br /> Knowledge of standardization, drawing/flow and parts lists/BoM must be available<br /> Special characteristics of the workplace (risk characteristics)<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Legal:</strong> EU or NATO country passport required. For example, UK passport holders can start immediately and will organise the work permit</p>

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Bishop GmbH

<p>Bishop GmbH was founded by Mr Bishop in 1997 for the general advancement of aeronautical art, science and engineering and more particularly for promoting that species of knowledge which distinguishes the profession of aeronautics. Mr Bishop has 25+ years experience (21 stress at Airbus) and also regular flies as PIC. The company is based in Hamburg-Blankenese on the river Elbe opposite the Airbus Germany factory. Together with other complementary partners, BISHOP jointed founded SYNITED GmbH in May 2004, which is listed as a Airbus Strategic Transnational Supplier. BISHOP excels mainly in the areas of stress analysis, systems, fatigue &amp; DT, composites and engineering tool code writing. Together with its partners, BISHOP has a combined force of circa 1000 engineers throughout Europe. BISHOP is corporate members of the RAeS and DGLR. BISHOP is engaged in international research, and collaborative programs.</p> <p>Please visit our website for further jobs;</p> <p><a href="https://www.bishop-gmbh.com/jobcenter/" rel="no-follow">https://www.bishop-gmbh.com/jobcenter/</a></p>

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