Airbus · 20 hours ago
Industrial Assembly Engineer
Kinston, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAirbus is a leading aerospace company, and they are seeking an Industrial Assembly Engineer to manage drilling, fastening, jigs & tools, and measurement activities. The role involves specifying industrial jigs, supporting production on assembly technologies, and developing new assembly processes and technologies.
AerospaceManufacturingCommercial
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor degree level in Manufacturing Engineering or similar
Knowledge in specifying tools & machinery
8 years of experience in a related role
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
Degree in mechanical engineering or similar
English: Fluent (spoken & written)
Ability to communicate with stakeholders at different levels on technical and business matters
Preferred
Knowledge of manufacturing, engineering and/or assembly processes
10 years
Experience in tolerancing
Experience in designing technical products
Knowledge of Quality processes (e.g. PPS)
French, Spanish and/ or German is a plus
Benefits
Relocation assistance for qualified positions
Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
Company
Airbus
Airbus designs, manufactures, and delivers aerospace products, services, and solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Fokke Mentjes
Vice President - Head of Cabin and Cargo Electronics
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Antje Bulmann
Venture Lead Direct Air Capture
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