Measurement System Engineer

Airbus•Kinston, NC

38d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for a Measurement System Engineer to join their team. This role is accountable for leading Metrology and inspection support to the Operational Support team for both production and R&T project activity. The successful candidate will be part of a small, dynamic team within Manufacturing Engineering, supporting production and influencing the industrial system through technology advancements in robotics and automation.

Requirements

Engineering qualification from an accredited engineering program
Requires 5 to 10 years relevant engineering experience within a Manufacturing Engineering environment.
Strong background in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering with a knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
Strong understanding of metallic and composite manufacturing or Inspection and Measurement techniques.
Working knowledge and application of Inspection and Measurement systems and Business management systems (BMS).
Strong teamworking and relationship building skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability.
Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service.
Experience in Inspection and Measurement technology in a production environment.
Experience of lean manufacturing / continuous improvement environment.
The individual will be proficient in Non-Destructive Testing and/or Laser Tracking technology and engineering drawings for metrology data packs and manufacturing instructions .
Excellent command of English (spoken & written).
5% Domestic and International travel.
Self-driven with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
Authorised to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Detailed knowledge of design methods both on 2D and 3D design platforms with excellent drawing/design interpretation skills.
Knowledge of Non-Destructive Testing and Laser Tracking technologies
Basic Spanish and / or French (spoken).
Excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook) or the Google equivalent.
General knowledge of FAA, EASA and ICAO preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze needs, propose and deploy harmonized & qualified measurement systems, linked with national standards and local environmental and Health & Safety rules.
Analyze and evaluate existing Measurement Systems, considering industrial requirements and constraints.
Implementation and analysis of Laser Tracking technology and procedures.
Specify and validate production tools and equipment required to meet geometric tolerances and process efficiency.
Deliver qualified, deployed Measurement Systems to plant requirements, in line with the maintenance and calibration plans.
Create and define the metrology processes, defining datum structures from key production component features, using CATIA platforms, interface and frontier drawings.
Produce functional Metrology Assisted Assembly (MAA) build philosophies, metrology measurement data packs, and Catia master products and engineering drawings.
Implementation and interpretation of Non-Destructive Testing and analysis.
Ensure existing work specifications contain up to date measurement and guidance.
Validate and calibrate existing and new Measuring Equipment.
Apply Statistical Methodologies to production components including Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Measurement Control Charts, Statistical Process Control (SPC) analysis and capability evaluation (CPK).
Ensure that ME team members and other relevant employees are aware of the Inspection and Measurement tools and techniques used in the Kinston operation.
Identify and implement continuous improvement techniques to the Inspection and Measurement systems required in Kinston Plant.
Ensure the Inspection and Measurement are considered and developed in Industrial System continuous improvement initiatives.
Analyse plant Inspection and Measurement data with a view to identifying improvement opportunities.
Ensure ME team members and other relevant employees are aware of, and are involved in continuous improvement tools and techniques.
Promote a customer focussed mindset and act as a change leader within the Manufacturing Engineering organisation.
Ensure the correct standards are achieved for production and MOD’s configuration for all program variants.
Respond to and resolve technical queries from various departments and stakeholders.
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