AGGP2027 - Graduate Manufacturing Engineer I

Airbus • Kinston, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus is seeking university graduates with aspiration, enthusiasm, and talent to pioneer sustainable aerospace. The Airbus Global Graduate development journey is a personalized, two-year experience designed to cultivate professional skills, enhance business acumen, and hone technical abilities, with a strong emphasis on developing leadership potential. The program includes soft-skill development workshops (inclusive leadership, Values, resilience, communication, emotional intelligence) and an annual in-person development week with the global graduate community. Graduates will gain a deep understanding of Airbus's business, opportunities, challenges, and needs, preparing them for future leadership roles. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to an industry reshaping the world.

Requirements

• A degree level or equivalent within a relevant field of study such as Mechanical or Aerospace engineering.
• Recently graduated or first professional experience in the field of Engineering or Manufacturing Operations (0 - 3 years of experience).
• Strong verbal and written communication in English.
• A desire to work in a collaborative team environment, focused on driving future innovation.
• The ability to be self-aware and a wish to be in the driving seat of your development.
• Ability to work in the US without current or future need of visa sponsorship.
• Applications will close 30 September 2026.
• All applications and CVs need to be in English.

Responsibilities

• Project work supporting process improvements in the Manufacturing Engineering ecosystem.
• Daily Manufacturing Engineer operations, including work order management, implementation of work process improvements to address non-conformities, and providing shop-floor engineering support to operations and quality.
• Gain proficiency in Airbus manufacturing engineering computer systems, such as document control systems, SAP Manufacturing Execution System, Zamiz, and more.
• Learn to incorporate engineering principles and analysis in a manufacturing environment.
• Develop critical interpersonal skills through interaction with colleagues on the shop floor, in local engineering offices, and with colleagues in European Manufacturing Engineer centers.
• Participate in a series of rotational placements designed to support professional development, potentially including different phases of the manufacturing process, rotations through the quality department, or in adjacent departments and/or sites.
• Complete a minimum of one rotational placement to support growth into the position.

Benefits

• 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.
• Compliance with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• 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.
• Prohibition of any form of workplace harassment based on protected characteristics.
• Commitment to workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment.
• Welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
• Commitment to equal opportunities for all.
• No monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level