Industrial Architect

Airbus•Kinston, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for an Industrial Architect to join their team. This role is responsible for leading industrial performance by utilizing existing plant and machinery, identifying opportunities for improvement and development of industrial systems, demonstrating cutting-edge technologies, and supporting the performance and ramp-up of Kinston plant programs. This involves industrial structure breakdown and interfaces, manufacturing and assembly flow description, industrial processes, technology selection, transportation and handling, jigs and tools for assembly lines, line design, and industrial performance metrics (costs, cycle times, workload, rate, ramp up, etc.) to ensure efficient production flow. A key focus will be on improving the existing production plant, maintaining production levels while reducing ‘travelled work’, and managing external resources.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years relevant engineering experience within a Manufacturing Engineering environment.
Strong background in Production Planning systems with a knowledge of SAP principles.
Strong understanding of metallic and composite manufacturing, assembly techniques and treatment processes.
Experience in manufacturing or assembly technology implementation.
Experience of lean manufacturing / continuous improvement environment.
Excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite - Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook or equivalent.
Working knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering tool sets (SAP, MES Etc).
5% Domestic and International travel.
Authorised to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

BS Degree from an ABET engineering program
Masters degree from an ABET engineering program
Working knowledge and application of Business management systems (BMS) and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
General knowledge of FAA, EASA and ICAO preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure the Kinston Industrial System is synchronized to production requirements, identifying and correcting the system as necessary to maintain efficient and effective production processes.
Analyze plant performance data with a view to identifying improvement opportunities.
Identify and implement improvements to the Industrial System through continuous improvement techniques.
Establish and report clear KPIs to demonstrate performance to both functional leadership and site leadership where appropriate.
Link with other Airbus plants to ensure best practices are shared.
Identify and demonstrate cutting-edge technologies to support and enhance operational performance and ramp-up of Kinston plant.
Validate the processes and procedures utilized by the Industrial System in the Kinston plant production.
Identify improvement opportunities relevant to enhancing Kinston plant Industrial System performance.
Ensure the interface between the Industrial System and production requirements is efficient and effective.
Rapidly identify corrective solutions for issues that may occur in production processes and rapidly instigate repairs to minimize delays.
Define and initiate required change activities, accompanying and enabling the ME-industrial systems and technology deployment, cultivating a regular exchange with all stakeholders.
Communicate effectively with the Technical Shopfloor Support Team to enable delivery of solutions in a timely manner.
Lead and manage the Technical Specialist teams (Quality, EQN management, DQN management, Process Engineering and Shopfloor Support), ensuring services are provided in an effective and timely manner.
Be involved with leading the Kinston Plant Industrial Technology and liaise with continuous improvement teams.
Ensure that industrial improvements are rigorously deployed into the operational environment and monitored.
Setup regular reviews to drive a culture of recognition, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Ensure the Airbus systems are deployed across the Kinston plant.
Provide advice, solutions and leadership to other managers across the organisation.
Coach and guide all members of the ME team.
Utilizing risk and opportunity management for the identification, anticipation and evaluation of upcoming risks (e.g. increasing legal requirements) and opportunities (e.g. technological progress).
Set-up, approval and implementation of risk mitigation plans (e.g. rate capability).
Promote a customer-focused mindset and act as a change leader within the Manufacturing Engineering organisation.
Ensure the correct standards are achieved for Aircraft and MOD Configuration for all program variants.
Respond to and resolve technical queries from various departments and stakeholders.
Develop and define assembly strategies for aircraft components.
Specify and validate assembly tools and equipment required to ensure geometric tolerances and process efficiency.
Other duties as assigned by the management.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
Retirement savings plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off including 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