Industrial Assembly Engineer

About the role

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is seeking an Industrial Assembly Engineer to join our Engineering department based in Kinston, NC. This role is part of a global team dedicated to manufacturing critical aircraft components.

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
• Participate in team workshops (once or twice a year)
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor degree level in Manufacturing Engineering or similar
• 8 years of experience in a related role
• Knowledge in specifying tools & machinery
• Define a technical specification
• Run a technical negotiation with supplier
• Knowledge of relevant rules and regulations
• Experience in manufacturing or assembly of technical parts
• Experience in generic assembly processes
• Experience in machine or jigs & tools qualification
• Fluent (spoken & written) English

Qualifications

• Knowledge in specifying tools & machinery
• Define a technical specification
• Run a technical negotiation with supplier
• Knowledge of relevant rules and regulations
• Experience in manufacturing or assembly of technical parts
• Experience in generic assembly processes
• Experience in machine or jigs & tools qualification
• Fluent (spoken & written) English

Skills

• Knowledge in specifying tools & machinery
• Define a technical specification
• Run a technical negotiation with supplier
• Knowledge of relevant rules and regulations
• Experience in manufacturing or assembly of technical parts
• Experience in generic assembly processes
• Experience in machine or jigs & tools qualification
• Fluent (spoken & written) English

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
• Retail Savings Plan
• 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 pay, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”).

Schedule

Onsite or remote: 60% (onsite) / 40% (remote possible)

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor.
• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared 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.

Application

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online. A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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.