Configuration Verification

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Configuration Verification team member to join the Product Inspection team at the Kinston, NC facility. This role will be critical in monitoring full adherence to the various manufacturing and quality processes to ensure compliance with the stringent quality and regulatory standards in the aviation industry.

About the Team

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.

Working Environment

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.

Benefits

• Financial Rewards: Competitive pay, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan, and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays, and a paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on employability, certifications, and career path; as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programs and both national and international mobility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits, verify compliance with customer requirements, and ensure documentation accurately reflects the actual aircraft state.
• Participate in program design reviews to develop internal processes to meet customer configuration management requirements.
• Perform BOM analysis for initial program builds and ongoing engineering changes as well as reallocations to ensure configuration controls are maintained.
• Identify and communicate configuration control concerns with internal organizations to resolve all inconsistencies.
• Act as a focal point between Engineering, Production, Quality, and external stakeholders.
• Analyze build records for shipping and communicate open work requirements to internal organizations for resolution.
• Ensure all shipping documents are in compliance with all requirements for shipping with the hardware and/or electronic transmission to the customer.
• Manage configuration data, ensuring traceability and creation of required documentation (Bill of Materials, drawings, reports).
• Coordinate directly with the OEM customer to resolve any issues or concerns identified.
• Develop and improve configuration management (CM) plans, processes, and tools.

Requirements

• Basic computing skills with moderate proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and communication (listening/verbal/written) skills.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, specifically in English, for operating in a multicultural and multifunctional environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• High degree of flexibility and initiative.
• Willingness to travel up to 5% to domestic and/or international customers or suppliers.
• Eligible for employment in the US.

Qualifications

• Preferred Associate degree in Aviation, Quality Assurance, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in Configuration Verification and Aviation experience.
• Experience using SAP.
• Previous aviation configuration verification experience.
• Available for overtime hours as needed to ensure work is completed.
• Familiarity with enterprise configuration management systems.
• Experience with aerospace-specific tools such as SAP, MES systems, and statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP).

Physical Requirements

• Onsite or remote: 100% on-site.
• Vision: Daily ability to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, read documents, reports, and engineering drawings.
• Hearing: Daily ability to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
• Speaking: Daily ability to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information, and participate in communications.
• Equipment Operation: Daily ability to operate most office and personal electronic equipment (personal computer, telephone, copier, fax machine, and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors).
• Carrying: Weekly ability to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• Lifting: Weekly ability to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• Pushing/Pulling: Several times a month ability to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
• Sitting: Daily ability to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.
• Squatting/Kneeling: Daily ability to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
• Standing: Daily ability to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
• Travel: Once or twice a year ability to travel independently and at short notice.
• Walking: Daily ability to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits; appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.