Industrial Assembly Engineer

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Job Description:

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for an Industrial Assembly Engineer to join ou r Engineering department based in Kinston, NC.


Meet the Team:

Our team at Airbus Aerosystems Kinston manufactures crucial aircraft components. On the shop floor you'll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft.


Your Working Environment:

The Airbus Aerosystems Kinston facility sits at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing, specializing in the production of large, advanced composite aerostructures. Our team builds critical components for the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 XWB, including the composite center fuselage and wing spar.


How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive pay, 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 paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path; as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes; and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges

Specify industrial jigs, tools and machinery for the industrial evolution: 35%

• Define and prepare specification for Jigs & Toolings related to assembly of parts and components
• Prepare Technical Documentation for Call for Tender and support in the down selection of the supplier
• Analyse the technical capability of suppliers
• Analyse the technical Airbus standards to prepare the best in class solution for local purpose
• Ensure that the specification process and the technical down selection is in line with the Airbus rules and regulations

Support Production on critical disturbances related to assembly technologies and processes: 30%

• Technical guidance and problem solving on specific technical issues
• Involve the wider network (Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing Engineering) to effectively solve the technical issues
• Run PPS (Practical Problem Solving) on specific shop floor issues according to Airbus standards
• Define and implement short term and long term fix for issues related to Assembly technologies or processes (eg. drilling or fastening)
• Ensure the involvement of relevant Airbus specialists & Experts (from all across the world) to contribute to the elimination of critical disturbances

Development and implementation of new assembly processes and technologies: 30%

• Create local technology strategy in line with global technology standards for drilling, fastening, jigs & tools for assembly and measurement
• Develop local solutions based on customer needs and airbus standards
• Implement new assembly processes and technologies on the shopfloor
• Align local assembly strategy with the central technology strategy
• Ensure the involvement of relevant Airbus specialists & Experts (from all across the world) to contribute to the strategy definition and deployment
• Take part in weekly team meetings with the transnational Assembly Technology Team

Other duties as assigned: 5%

• Be active part of a transnational team participating to regular team meetings and SQCDP meetings
• Participate in team workshops (once or twice a year)
• Other duties as assigned by the manager

Your Boarding Pass

• Bachelor degree level in Manufacturing Engineering or similar
• Knowledge in specifying tools & machinery
• 8 years of experience in a related role
• Travel Required: 10% Domestic and International/Authorized to work in the US
• Knowledge in specifying tools & machinery
• Define a technical specification
• Run a technical negotiation with supplier
• Knowledge of relevant rules and regulations
• Knowledge of manufacturing, engineering and/or assembly processes:
• Experience in manufacturing or assembly of technical parts
• Experience in generic assembly processes
• Experience in machine or jigs & tools qualification
• English: Fluent (spoken & written)
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders at different levels on technical and business matters
• Degree in mechanical engineering or similar

Physical Requirements

• Onsite or remote: 60 % (onsite) / 40 % (remote) possible
• Vision: able to read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. This is part of the daily activities of the candidate
• Hearing: able to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
• Communication: DAILY able to communicate with colleagues and in meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. This is part of the daily activities of the candidate (e.g. regular team meetings, telephone calls with different stakeholder, etc.)
• 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. This is part of the daily activities of the candidate (e.g. regular team meetings, telephone calls with different stakeholder, etc.)
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Carrying equipment is sometimes needed but only relevant during shop trial phases or implementation phases on the shop floor (not on a daily basis).
• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Lifting equipment is sometimes needed but only relevant during shop trial phases or implementation phases on the shop floor (not on a daily basis).
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Pushing/Pulling equipment is sometimes needed but only relevant during shop trial phases or implementation phases on the shop floor (not on a daily basis).
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. This is part of the daily activities of the candidate (e.g. regular team meetings, telephone calls with different stakeholder, etc.
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Squatting / Kneeling is sometimes needed but only relevant during shop trial phases or implementation phases on the shop floor (not on a daily basis).
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. This is part of the daily activities of the candidate (e.g. SQCDP meetings, shopfloor meetings, etc.)
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Travelling can happen based upon request (to approx a max of 10% of the job)
• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. This is part of the daily activities of the candidate (e.g. SQCDP meetings, shopfloor meetings, etc.)
• 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 visit, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

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Equal Opportunity:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status

As a leader in our field, Airbus provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.


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.

NOTE: 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.


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 Aerosystems Kinston, Inc

Employment Type:
US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:
Professional

Remote Type:
On-site

Job Family:
Manufacturing Engineering


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