Industrial Engineer - Composite

Airbus; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Engineer - Composite to join our team in Kinston, North Carolina.

You will support composite production processes, drive ramp-up of the A350 program, and act as the focal point for ME topics within our composite community. As part of a manufacturing engineering team, you will collaborate across plants, define process improvements, and ensure adherence to Airbus standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years experience with AIRBUS composite manufacturing.
• Composite manufacturing skills – experience and study of manufacturing processes used for composite materials.
• Composite material knowledge – experience with composite materials.
• ME process knowledge – experience with ME processes, best case of AIRBUS, but at least in aviation industry.
• Transnational working experience – experience within international environment.
• English – influencing, fluent.
• Authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• 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 regulations.
• 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.
• Focal Point for Composite ME Processes (15%) – Secure exchange with other AIRBUS plants to create lessons learned for composite ME technologies.
• Additional Responsibilities (5%) – Serve as interface between Kinston composite community and existing AIRBUS composite communities to enable growth together.

Skills

Composite manufacturing

ME processes

Aviation industry

Global teamwork

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Google Workspace

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 an 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, certifications, career paths, accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

Responsibilities

• 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 regulations.
  • Check existing AIPI/S in Airbus process and secure its implementation in the site.
  • Provide advisory to Management for process securance.
  • Secure the exchange with other plants to align and validate processes and 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 lead time 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%)
  • Serve as interface between Kinston composite community and existing AIRBUS composite communities to enable growth together.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering.
• 5 years experience with AIRBUS composite manufacturing, processes and regulations.
• Composite manufacturing skills – experience and study of manufacturing processes used for composite materials.
• Composite material knowledge – experience with composite materials.
• ME process knowledge – experience with ME processes, best case of AIRBUS, but at least in aviation industry.
• Transnational working experience – experience within international environment.
• Google Workspace proficiency.
• Travel: As required.
• English – influencing, fluent.
• Authorized to work in the US.

Physical Requirements

• Onsite: 100% on-site.
• Vision – able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment, 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% of role.
• Walking – able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Daily.
• Personal Protective Equipment – required PPE includes safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators/masks, protective gloves as required by site or customer site, 100%.
• Administrative position only PPE – steel-toed shoes required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required.

Company

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston, Inc.

Employment Type

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level

Entry Level

Remote Type

On-site

Job Family

Manufacturing Engineering

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. Airbus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief. Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Authorized to work in the US. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will. 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. By submitting your CV or application you consent to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment.