Industrial Assembly Engineer

Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at Notice : Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Notice : Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English) Aviso : Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminacio n (Spanish)Job Description : This role is contingent upon obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals and the successful closing of a transaction which will result in establishing a new Airbus Affiliate in Kinston, NC (the Kinston Affiliate ). The Industrial Assembly Engineer would be an employee of the Kinston Affiliate.Airbus Americas, Inc is looking for an Industrial Assembly Engineer to join our team. Your overall responsibilities will involve the management of drilling, fastening, jigs & tools and measurement activities to secure the industrialization of technologies and the implementation of robust processes. You will represent the Assembly Technology domain in front of the operational domains (quality, operations, logistics, ), engineering and procurement in a manufacturing plant.Meet the Team : Our Engineers have the privilege of working on complex, highly engineered machines and are involved at all stages of the aircraft life cycle, from product development to manufacturing and direct support to our airline customers. If you re interested in designing, creating, and testing the present and future of Airbus products across the globe, join our mission to connect the world.How We Care for You : Financial Rewards : Competitive base salary, 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 generous paid parental leave program.Health & Welfare : Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), 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.Your Challenges : Specify industrial jigs, tools and machinery for the industrial evolution : 35 % Define and prepare specification for Jigs & Toolings related to assembly of parts and components Prepare Technical Documentation for Call for Tender and support in the down selection of the supplier Analyse the technical capability of suppliers Analyse the technical Airbus standards to prepare the best in class solution for local purpose Ensure that the specification process and the technical down selection is in line with the Airbus rules and regulations Support Production on critical disturbances related to assembly technologies and processes : 30 % Technical guidance and problem solving on specific technical issues Involve the wider network (Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing Engineering) to effectively solve the technical issues Run PPS (Practical Problem Solving) on specific shop floor issues according to Airbus standards Define and implement short term and long term fix for issues related to Assembly technologies or processes (eg. drilling or fastening) Ensure the involvement of relevant Airbus specialists & Experts (from all across the world) to contribute to the elimination of critical disturbances Development and implementation of new assembly processes and technologies : 30 % Create local technology strategy in line with global technology standards for drilling, fastening, jigs & tools for assembly and measurement Develop local solutions based on customer needs and airbus standards Implement new assembly processes and technologies on the shopfloor Align local assembly strategy with the central technology strategy Ensure the involvement of relevant Airbus specialists & Experts (from all across the world) to contribute to the strategy definition and deployment Take part in weekly team meetings with the transnational Assembly Technology Team Other duties as assigned : 5% Be active part of a transnational team participating to regular team meetings and SQCDP meetings Participate in team workshops (once or twice a year) Other duties as assigned by the manager Your Boarding Pass : Bachelor degree level in Manufacturing Engineering or similar Knowledge in specifying tools & machinery 8 years of experience in a related role 10 % Domestic and International English : Fluent (spoken & written) Ability to communicate with stakeholders at different levels on technical and business matters Citizenship : Authorized to work in the US Qualified Skills : Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities : Required Knowledge in specifying tools & machinery Define a technical specification Run a technical negotiation with supplier Knowledge of relevant rules and regulations Knowledge of manufacturing, engineering and / or assembly processes : Experience in manufacturing or assembly of technical parts Experience in generic assembly processes Experience in machine or jigs & tools qualification Preferred Knowledge of manufacturing, engineering and / or assembly processes : Experience in tolerancing Experience in designing technical products Knowledge of Quality processes (e.g. PPS) Additional Requirements : Onsite or remote : 60 % (onsite) / 40 % (remote) possible Vision : able to read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. This is part of the daily activities of the candidate Hearing : able to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Communication : DAILY able to communicate with colleagues and in meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. This is part of the daily activities of the candidate (e.g. regular team meetings, telephone calls with different stakeholder, etc.) Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors) : able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. This is part of the daily activities of the candidate (e.g. regular team meetings, telephone calls with different stakeholder, etc.) Carrying : able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs / 14kgs. Carrying equipment is sometimes needed but only relevant during shop trial phases or implementation phases on the shop floor (not on a daily basis). Lifting : able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs / 14kgs. Lifting equipment is sometimes needed but only relevant during shop trial phases or implementation phases on the shop floor (not on a daily basis). Pushing / Pulling : able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Pushing / Pulling equipment is sometimes needed but only relevant during shop trial phases or implementation phases on the shop floor (not on a daily basis). Sitting : able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. This is part of the daily activities of the candidate (e.g. regular team meetings, telephone calls with different stakeholder, etc. Squatting / Kneeling : able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Squatting / Kneeling is sometimes needed but only relevant during shop trial phases or implementation phases on the shop floor (not on a daily basis). Standing : able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. This is part of the daily activities of the candidate (e.g. SQCDP meetings, shopfloor meetings, etc.) Travel : able to travel independently and at short notice. Travelling can happen based upon request (to approx a max of 10% of the job) Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents) : able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. This is part of the daily activities of the candidate (e.g. SQCDP meetings, shopfloor meetings, etc.) 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 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. Take your career to a new level and apply online now! . click apply for full job details