Industrial Composite Engineer

Airbus; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Upskilling and development opportunities

Paid time off including parental leave

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

Airbus in Kinston, NC is looking for an Industrial Engineer specializing in Composite Technologies. Your role will involve improving composite production processes and acting as a key point of contact for ME topics.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5 years of experience with AIRBUS composite processes. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience with AIRBUS composite manufacturing, processes, and regulations.
• Working experiences and study of manufacturing processes used for composite materials.
• Working experience with ME processes, ideally in the Aviation industry.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support the site for AIRBUS composite process compliance.
• Support improvement projects for the ramp-up of A350 production.
• Act as the focal point for composite ME processes.

Skills

Composite Manufacturing skills

Composite material knowledge

ME processes knowledge

Transnational working experience

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering

Job description

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Job Description

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for an Industrial Engineer – Composite to join our team based in Kinston, NC. You will support as a ME Engineer for Composite Technologies the site to improve composite production processes and support the ramp up of the A350 rate. You are also the focal point for composite ME topics in Kinston as an interface to the whole composite community.

Meet the Team

Our team at Airbus Aerosystems Kinston manufactures crucial aircraft components. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft.

Your Working Environment

The Airbus Aerosystems Kinston facility sits at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing, specializing in the production of large, advanced composite aerostructures. Our team builds critical components for the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 XWB, including the composite center fuselage and wing spar.

How We Care for You

• Financial Rewards: 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”).
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, 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 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.

Process Securance and Advisory for Composite Processes (40%)

• Advise and support the site for AIRBUS composite process to conform to AIPI/AIPS and other composite process and regulations
• Check existing AIPI/S in Airbus process and secure the implementation of this on the site
• Give advisory to Management for process securance
• Secure the exchange with other plants to have aligned and validated process and exchange on lessons learned

Composite Process Improvements and Ramp up (40%)

• Support improvement projects to protect the ramp up of A350 and propose new projects to improve and secure
• Propose new ideas to improve Leadtime and Cost of composite processes
• Write specifications for Composite manufacturing machines and environment with the support of the existing AIRBUS Composite network

Focal Point for Composite ME Processes (15%)

• Secure exchange with other AIRBUS plants to create lessons learned for composite ME technologies

Additional Responsibilities (5%)

• Be the interface between Kinston Composite community and existing AIRBUS composite communities to enable us to grow together

Your Boarding Pass

• Bachelor degree in Engineering
• 5 years experience with AIRBUS composite manufacturing, processes and regulations
• Composite Manufacturing skills – Working experiences and study of manufacturing processes used for composite materials
• Composite material knowledge – Study or working experience with Composite materials
• ME processes knowledge – Working experience with ME processes, best case of AIRBUS, but at least in Aviation industry
• Transnational working experience – Working experience within international environment
• Google working environment
• Travel: (description omitted)
• English: Influencing, fluent
• Authorized to work in the US

Physical Requirements

• Onsite or remote: 100% on-site
• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Daily
• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Daily
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Daily
• Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Daily
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Occasional
• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Daily
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. Daily
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Several times a month
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. Daily
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. 25%
• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Daily
• 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. 100%
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. As a leader in our field, Airbus provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.