Assembly First Level Manager

Airbus•Kinston, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for an Assembly First Level Manager to join their team. This role ensures the manufacture of completed units by overseeing activities such as assembly of components into subassemblies, mating or joining of structural assemblies (metallic and nonmetallic), installation of systems (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic), and testing with mechanical, electrical, and electronic test equipment. The manager will interface with engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet product requirements and customer acceptance. The team at Airbus Aerosystems Kinston manufactures crucial aircraft components, and this role will be part of building the next generation of aircraft.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree OR 4 years of experience
At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience working with multiple cross-functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, etc.)
At least 5 years experience in a leadership/management role
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to articulate complex issues to others.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters is essential.
Demonstrated effectiveness in interpersonal skills.
US Citizenship Preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and managing a statement of work on time and within budget
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite/ Google Workspace
Experience using SAP
Ability to work any shift, including alternative work weeks
Experience working in a union environment with collective bargaining agreements
Experience monitoring cost
Experience managing projects
Experience with strategic planning
Experience working with new product introduction (NPI)

Responsibilities

Lead team in developing solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
Lead a team of represented employees in the GMF assembly area assembling complex aerostructures, to meet production requirements and customer acceptance.
Ensures the manufacture of completed units by overseeing activities such as assembly of components into subassemblies; mating or joining of structural assemblies (metallic and nonmetallic); installation of systems (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic) that are fastened with screws, bolts, rivets, solder, crimping or swaging, connectors, or adhesives; and testing with mechanical, electrical, and electronic test equipment.
Interfaces with engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet product requirements and customer acceptance.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
Retirement savings plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off
Personal time
Holidays
Paid parental leave program
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”)
Other supplemental benefit coverages
Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University
Unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses
Opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes
National and international mobility
Relocation assistance