Industrial Architect

About the role

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is seeking an Industrial Architect to lead industrial performance, utilise existing plant and machinery, identify opportunities to improve and develop industrial systems, demonstrate cutting-edge technologies, and support the performance and ramp-up of Kinston plant programs.

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.
• Analyse 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 KPI’s 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 utilised 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 minimise 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.
• Liaise with continuous improvement teams and 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.
• Utilise risk and opportunity management for the identification, anticipation and evaluation of upcoming risks and opportunities.
• Set-up, approve and implement risk mitigation plans.
• Other duties as assigned.
• 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.

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.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in an ABET engineering program.
• Preferred: Master's degree in an ABET engineering program.
• Working knowledge and application of Business management systems (BMS) and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Preferred: General knowledge of FAA, EASA and ICAO.

Skills

• 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).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and manage teams.
• Knowledge of risk management and opportunity identification.

Benefits

• 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”)
• Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a paid parental leave program.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path; as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes; and both national and international mobility.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path; as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes; and both national and international mobility.

Company

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training.