Graduate Industrial Engineer – AOS Path to Lead

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EEO and accommodations

Job summary

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston invites graduates to join the Airbus Global Graduate Programme in the US. The two‑year, rotational journey builds leadership, technical and business acumen through personalized assignments, workshops, and in‑person development weeks with a global community.

Expect a structured development path into an Industrial Engineering AOS Lead role, with exposure to deployment, diagnostics and coaching across manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Industrial, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
• 0–3 years in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of industrial engineering, quality tools and process optimization
• Knowledge of aeronautical manufacturing basics
• Fluency in English and local language
• 10% travel (domestic/international)
• US work authorization (no sponsorship required)
• Collaborative, self‑driven mindset

Responsibilities

• Support deployment of AOS standards and lean practices
• Assist in development, diagnosis and optimization of industrial processes
• Provide coaching and training on AOS/Lean methods
• Participate in cross‑functional teams to drive improvement

Skills

Good communication

Problem solving

Leadership potential

Self awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent in Industrial/Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

APICS basic level

Lean/Six Sigma

Job description

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston invites graduates to join the Airbus Global Graduate Programme in the US. The two‑year, rotational journey builds leadership, technical and business acumen through personalized assignments, workshops, and in‑person development weeks with a global community.

Expect a structured development path into an Industrial Engineering AOS Lead role, with exposure to deployment, diagnostics and coaching across manufacturing.