Industrial System Engineer

Airbus•Kinston, NC

37d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for an Industrial System Engineer to join their team. This role is responsible for defining, developing, and implementing Composite Technology solutions to meet production program challenges, ensuring production lines achieve cost, quality, and schedule targets. The position holder will also conduct innovative research and development in Composite Technology to enhance the Kinston Plant's industrial performance. The team at Airbus Aerosystems Kinston manufactures crucial aircraft components and is composed of individuals passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure, and quality.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in ABET accredited Engineering or Engineering Technology.
2 to 4 years experience in Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering with strong knowledge of Composite materials and their fabrication processes.
Operational experience in the Implementation of Composite materials technology in an industrial environment.
Sound knowledge of Industrial Performance Management.
Autonomy and ability to influence, lead the change and deal with transformation processes in an international environment.
Knowledge of development of composite materials and its integration into the Industrial System.
Excellent stakeholder management skills: listening, negotiation, conflict management, communication and intercultural skills in an international context.
Ability to deploy Project Management processes, methods and tools.
Able to share best practices within the Manufacturing Engineering community (including feedback and lessons learnt), thereby contributing to the development of a project management culture.
Experience of lean manufacturing / continuous improvement environments.
Self-driven with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
Excellent command of English (spoken & written).
Have the ability to work in an international team.
Must possess excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
Must be able to present clear and concise briefings and reports to customers and executives.
Working knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering tool sets (SAP, MES Etc).
Proficient with 3D CAD.
Adept with Google and/or Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of SAP transactions.
Working knowledge and application of Business Management Systems (BMS) and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
10% Domestic and International travel.
Authorised to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree preferred.
General knowledge of FAA, EASA and ICAO preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide mature and robust Composite solutions to production teams, improving efficiency and effectiveness of the Kinston Plant.
Assess and evaluate Composite product performance, process performance, and manufacturing viability.
Influence Kinston Industrial Strategy and lead change in Composite manufacturing, contributing to the 'Factory of the Future'.
Be involved in industrial projects to assess the impact of Composite manufacturing and influence the design of the future Kinston Industrial System.
Contribute to Industrial System design and development on existing and future programs.
Support key industrialization projects with Production Line design skills and competencies to ensure tangible benefits and long-term performance.
Deliver mature and robust Composite solutions and produce required supporting documentation.
Evaluate and challenge current and future industrial solutions and provide recommendations to stakeholders.
Develop and improve manufacturing processes for aerostructures.
Develop Composite manufacturing ways of working in response to business priorities.
Create and maintain accurate documentation of processes, procedures, and standards.
Conduct time studies, work sampling, and process flow analysis for Composite materials production.
Develop Composite Design & Modelling standards to present potential improvements to industrial communities.
Develop and implement non-destructive inspection technology for composite materials.
Maintain, analyze, and amend geometric dimensioning and tolerancing for Composite material production.
Contribute to the definition of Kinston Plant industrial architecture.
Analyze existing manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement.
Design and implement efficient production workflows to maximize productivity.
Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize resource utilization.
Identify opportunities for automation or technological advancements in manufacturing.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Analyze data to identify trends and recommend action plans for process optimization.
Maintain a strong focus on quality control throughout the manufacturing process.
Serve as a subject matter expert in composite production improvement initiatives.
Serve as the primary focal point for leading composite manufacturing changes to influence the Industrial System.
Lead production team training for new composite project implementation.
Provide training and guidance to production personnel on new composite project implementation and best practices.
Perform other duties as assigned by the HO Manufacturing Technology & Continuous Improvement.

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