Job Description:
As a Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Engineer, you will create innovative tooling solutions that enable Airbus customers to perform specific maintenance actions required to keep their aircraft fleet airworthy.
In this role, you will develop GSE solutions that provide Airbus customers with a best-in-class experience regarding safety, ergonomics, and practicality, while also prioritizing recyclability and affordability.
The GSE Designer reports operationally to the Head of Ground Support Equipment Engineering - SIM India.
Key ResponsibilitiesEngineering & Design DevelopmentCustomer Requirements: Analyze and understand customer needs/requirements that influence final tool designs.
Mechanical & Tooling Design: Perform concept studies, trade-off studies, and final detailed designs for allocated GSE, leveraging a strong background in mechanical engineering.
Digital Mock-Up (DMU) Integration: Initiate tool developments using the aircraft DMU, adapting designs from concept to production drawings and user guides while factoring in Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design to Cost (DTC) principles.
Prototyping & Testing: Accountable for organizing GSE prototyping, physical testing, and First Article Inspection (FAI).
Release & Documentation: Accountable for releasing final GSE deliverables and customer support documentation at the end of the production cycle.
End-to-End Ownership: Lead and take complete ownership of projects within your perimeter, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
Cross-Project Leadership: Demonstrate strong project management skills to drive not only your assigned projects but also guide and support complementary team initiatives.
Risk & Financial Management: Proactively identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and manage end-to-end forecasting (including lead times, costs, and resource allocation).
Stakeholder Management: Effectively collaborate with key stakeholders, including Airbus program managers, external manufacturers, OEMs, and customer support teams.
Process Improvement & AI Integration: Leverage modern tools—including Artificial Intelligence (AI)—to optimize engineering workflows, improve process efficiency, and drive innovation within the GSE domain.
Education: Bachelor’s (BE/B.Tech) or Master’s degree (5-year engineering degree) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
Technical & Tooling Expertise:
Proven hands-on tooling design and development experience within an Airline, MRO, or Aerospace OEM environment.
Strong mechanical engineering foundation (statics, dynamics, materials, and CAD/DMU design).
Regulatory & Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of manufacturing standards, tooling regulations, and general aircraft maintenance and operations procedures.
Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated capability in forecasting end-product costs, including raw materials, manufacturing overheads, and supply chain factors.
Soft Skills: Excellent negotiation, influencing, and persuasion skills with an assertive, communicative, and collaborative interpersonal style.
Languages: Advanced proficiency in English (written and spoken); knowledge of additional languages is a plus.
Familiarity or working knowledge in Electronics, Robotics, and IoT applied to smart tooling or automated GSE solutions.
Hands-on experience applying AI tools or automation scripts to engineering and process management workflows.
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 India Private LimitedEmployment Type:
Permanent-------
Experience Level:
ProfessionalJob Family:
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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 to [email protected].
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's (BE/B.Tech) or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline
- Proven tooling design and development experience within an Airline, MRO, or Aerospace OEM environment
- Strong mechanical engineering foundation (statics, dynamics, materials)
- Experience with CAD and Digital Mock-Up (DMU) design workflows
- Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design to Cost (DTC) principles
- Prototyping, physical testing, and First Article Inspection (FAI) experience
- Knowledge of manufacturing standards, tooling regulations, and aircraft maintenance procedures
- Commercial acumen including end-product cost forecasting (materials, overheads, supply chain)
- Project management skills: end-to-end ownership, risk mitigation, forecasting and stakeholder management
- Excellent negotiation, influencing, communication and collaborative interpersonal skills
- Advanced proficiency in English (written and spoken)
- Familiarity with Electronics, Robotics, and IoT for smart tooling
- Hands-on experience applying AI tools or automation scripts to engineering/process workflows
Airbus Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive in several locations, including medical, dental, and vision options available from day one in the U.S. Access to life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance/wellbeing support adds breadth to the health offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as a meaningful part of the package through plans such as a 401(k) with company matching in the U.S. These programs strengthen long-term financial security beyond base wages.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions are described as generous in some settings, including vacation availability from day one and extended holiday coverage. Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options further increase the perceived value of time-related benefits.
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What We Do
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2020, it generated revenues of €49.9 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry and a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We believe that it’s not just what we make, but how we make it that counts; promoting responsible, sustainable and inclusive business practices and acting with integrity. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place, on the ground, in the sky and in space.
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