Industrial System Engineer

About the role

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is seeking an Industrial System Engineer to join our team in Kinston, NC. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining, developing, and implementing composite technology solutions to address production program challenges, ensuring production lines meet cost, quality, and schedule targets.

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.
• Lead change in Composite manufacturing, influencing the 'Factory of the Future'.
• Contribute to Industrial System design and development on existing and future programs.
• Support key industrialization projects with Production Line design skills and competencies, ensuring project outcomes deliver 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, providing recommendations to stakeholders.
• Create and maintain accurate documentation of processes, procedures, and standards.
• 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.
• Perform data analysis to identify trends and recommend action plans for process optimization.
• Maintain a strong focus on quality control throughout the manufacturing process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in ABET accredited Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• 2 to 4 years of 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.
• Experience of lean manufacturing / continuous improvement environments.
• Self-driven with a 'can-do' attitude.
• Excellent command of English (spoken & written).
• Ability to work in an international team.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience with Manufacturing Engineering tool sets (SAP, MES Etc).
• Proficient with 3D CAD.
• Adept with Google and/or Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of Business Management Systems (BMS) and Quality Management Systems (QMS).

Qualifications

• Authorised to work in the US.
• Onsite - Aligned with the Airbus Hybrid working policy.
• Vision: Daily able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
• Hearing: Able to hear daily 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 able to speak in conversations and 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): Daily able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
• Carrying: Occasionally able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• Lifting: Occasionally able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• Pushing / Pulling: Occasionally able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
• Sitting: Daily able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.
• Squatting / Kneeling: Occasionally able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
• Standing: Daily able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): Daily 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.

Skills

• Project Management processes, methods, and tools.
• Lean manufacturing / continuous improvement environments.
• Automation and technological advancements in manufacturing.
• Data analysis and trend identification.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Training and guidance of production personnel.

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 a subsidiary of Airbus Group. Airbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.