Process Engineer

About the role

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is seeking a Process Engineer to join their engineering department based in Kinston, NC. The ideal candidate will be responsible for process optimization, supporting the ramp-up of plant programs, and implementing solutions to improve industrial processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure industrial feasibility of the Definition Dossier and create an Integrated Manufacturing Dossier from it.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Instructions (SOIs).
• Develop and optimize processes with appropriate STV calculations.
• Analyze and document value-added and non-value-added times.
• Create and maintain PERT/GANTT diagrams to assess industrial impacts on Engineering teams.
• Contribute to the definition of the Kinston Plant industrial system.
• Balance lines and optimize manufacturing systems during major modifications.
• Document and minimize/travelled work.
• Communicate with stakeholders to deliver optimized solutions.
• Implement improvement proposals.
• Support training and onboarding efforts for new team members.
• Resolve technical queries from various departments and stakeholders.
• Act as an expert in Industrial System build processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of related experience in aviation and/or manufacturing.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office/Google Suite products.
• Working knowledge and application of Business Management Systems (BMS) and Quality Management Systems (QMS).

Qualifications

• Preferred: General knowledge of FAA, EASA, and ICAO regulations.
• Authorized to work in the US.

Skills

• Knowledge of process engineering principles and practices.
• Basic project management concepts.
• Experience with Planning Tools (e.g., AVL2, EPIQA).
• Good teamworking and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven record of excellent customer service.
• Experience in manufacturing or assembly technology implementation.
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering tool sets (SAP, MES, etc.).
• Google and/or Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Knowledge of SAP transactions.

Benefits

Financial Rewards: Competitive pay, incentive compensation, profit-sharing schemes, retirement savings plan, and participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Work/Life Balance: Paid time off, 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 Airbus Leadership University, access to 10,000+ e-learning courses, certifications, career path participation, and mobility.

Pay

Competitive salary and incentives.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday.

Physical Requirements

• Daily vision: Able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment.
• Daily hearing: Able to hear daily to participate in conversations and hear safety warnings or alarms.
• Daily speaking: Able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information, and participate in communications.
• Daily equipment operation: Daily able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools.
• Daily carrying: Occasionally able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• Daily lifting: Occasionally able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• Daily pushing/pulling: Occasionally able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
• Daily sitting: Daily able to sit for long periods of time in meetings and working on the computer.
• Daily squatting/kneeling: Occasionally able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
• Daily standing: Daily able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
• Occasional traveling: 5% able to travel independently and at short notice.
• Walking: Daily able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.

Equal Opportunity

The Company reserves the right to revise, change, and/or modify job duties, responsibilities, or working conditions as needed. 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. Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.