Process Engineer

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Job Description:

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for a Process Engineer to join our engineering department based in Kinston, NC.

The Kinston Plant Manufacturing Engineering organization ensures that plant assets and tooling are employed with the latest, up to date technology in plant operations, through an environment fully utilizing continuous improvement techniques.

The position holder is accountable for providing administrative and technical assistance around the industrial system methods and products, to the Production Teams, with the aim of optimizing the industrial process, whilst observing safety, cost, quality and lead-time criteria.

Supporting the performance and ramp-up of Kinston plant programs through the implementation of appropriate solutions (methods, processes and organization) to meet company requirements.

The successful candidate will need to work closely with programs customers, Front Line managers and a range of ME specialists including Industrial Systems Engineers, Process Performance Engineers, Plant Industrial Architects, Lineside Support etc. Covering manufacturing technologies, work preparation and industrial maintenance. Also working with other plant functions such as Quality, Logistics and especially the Operations teams, which will provide the opportunity to gain operations experience in an industrial environment.

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 programs; and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges:

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Process Optimization: (45%)

● Ensure the industrial feasibility of the Definition Dossier.

● Create and maintain an Integrated Manufacturing Dossier from the Definition Dossier, including Standard Operating Instructions.

● Produce detailed optimized processes with appropriate STV calculations.

● Determine and record the Process Efficiency through assessing Value Added Time versus Non-Value Added Time.

● Producing PERT/GANTT diagrams to determine the industrial impacts to the Engineering teams.

Development Process Optimization: (30%)

● Contribute to the definition of the Kinston Plant industrial system.

● Analyze and define the line balancing on the variety of products manufactured in Kinston Plant.

● Analyze and optimize manufacturing systems during major mods / step changes.

● Ensure correct configuration from definition through to production commencement.

● Analyze and document outstanding Travelling Work with the view to minimizing/eliminating such work.

● Communicate with stakeholders to enable the effective delivery of optimized solutions in a timely manner.

3. Continuous Improvement Activities: (15%)

● Process optimization.

● Work Station optimization.

● Identifying potential reduction opportunities to ‘travelled work’.

● Identifying potential improvements to Value Added production processes.

● Implementing improvement proposals.

4. Additional Responsibilities: (10%) Other duties as assigned:

● Assist training/onboarding efforts for new team members.

● Promote a customer-focused mindset within the Manufacturing Engineering organization.

● Respond to and resolve technical queries from various departments and stakeholders.

● Serve as an expert in the Industrial System build processes.

● Perform other duties as assigned by the HO TSFS. Qualified Experience and

Your Boarding Pass:

● Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar engineering discipline.

● 3+ years of related experience

● 3+ years of 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).

● Preferred General knowledge of FAA, EASA and ICAO preferred.

Citizenship:

● Authorised to work in the US.

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities: Required

● Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and tools used in process engineering.

● Knowledge of basic project management concepts.

● Knowledge of Planning Tools (ie.AVL2, EPIQA).

● Good teamworking and relationship building skills.

● Good interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability.

● Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service. ● Experience in manufacturing or assembly technology implementation.

Communication Skills: Required

● Excellent command of English (spoken & written).

● Have the ability to work in an international team. ● Must possess excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.

Technical Systems Proficiency: Required

● Working knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering tool sets (SAP, MES Etc).

● Google and/or Microsoft Office.

● Knowledge of SAP transactions.

Complexity of the Role:

● Analytical thinker, highly detailed and task-oriented.

● Ability to effectively deal with problems requiring solutions in a timely manner.

● Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

● Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of an effective team.

Organizational information: Reports to HO ME Technical Shop Floor Support (N+1) who reports to the HO ME Kinston Plant (N+2).

Direct Reports: Is this a people manager? No

Job Dimensions:

● Administrative and Technical Support role covering Process Optimization within Manufacturing Engineering.

Nature of Contacts:

● Involved communication on a regular basis with internal parties only

Physical Requirements:

● Onsite - Aligned with the Airbus Hybrid working policy.

● Vision: Daily able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.

● Hearing: Able to hear daily to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.

● Speaking: Daily able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.

● Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using elec