Industrial Assembly Engineer

Airbus•Kinston, NC

55d•Hybrid

About The Position

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

Requirements

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
Vision: able to read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
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.
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.
Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor.
Walking (include routine walking such as to a printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.

Responsibilities

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

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
accelerated development programmes
national and international mobility
relocation assistance