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If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at \nNotice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal\n Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English)\n Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación (Spanish)\nJob Description:\nJob Summary:\n\nThe Plant Manufacturing Engineering organisation ensures that plant assets and tooling are employed with the latest, up to date technology in a plant operation, through an environment fully utilising continuous improvement techniques.\nThe position holder is accountable for leading and managing the NCP team, maintaining production performance and to deliver improvements in efficiency and effectiveness of Kinston site plant and machinery. There will be a strong focus on identifying improvements to the existing industrial system and setup across the Kinston plant as well as some external resource Management.\nThe role will also be expected to promote an environment where continuous improvement is recognised and implemented throughout the Kinston site.\nThe successful candidate will gain significant exposure to a range of plant strategic topics and will have the opportunity to interact with senior internal and external stakeholders as well as gaining operations experience in an industrial environment.\nPrimary Responsibilities:\n1. Manufacturing technology 60%\nImplementation of the up to date Numerical control programs that supports Industrial systems and technological developments. Deployment, maintenance and continuous improvement of the assigned Manufacturing Engineering field (NCP - Numerical Control Programming); ensuring consistency of the system output and impact across the Kinston plant.\nDefining and initiating required change activities, accompanying and enabling the ME-industrial systems and technology deployment in all relevant Kinston plant, cultivating a regular exchange with all stakeholders\nLead and manage the NCP updates to ensure delivery in a timely manner from inputs / requests from the industrial system such as EQN’s, DQN’s, QN’s and Modifications.\n2. Continuous Improvement 25%\nIdentify and implement improvements to the Kinston plant through continuous improvement techniques. •Analyse NCP performance data with a view to identifying improvement opportunities.\nEnsure ME team members and other relevant employees are aware of, and are involved in, continuous improvement tools and techniques.\n3. Risk Management 10%\nRisk and opportunity management especially identification, anticipation and evaluation of upcoming risks (e.g. increasing legal requirements) and opportunities (e.g. technological progress).\nSet-up and approval of risk mitigation plans (e.g. rate capability)\n4. Additional Responsibilities: 5%\nOther duties as assigned:\nPromote a customer-focused mindset and act as a change leader within the Manufacturing Engineering organization.\nEnsure the correct standards are achieved for Aircraft and MOD Configuration for all program variants. •Respond to and resolve technical queries from various departments and stakeholders.\nDevelop and define assembly strategies for aircraft components.\nSpecify and validate assembly tools and equipment required to ensure geometric tolerances and process efficiency. •Other duties as assigned by the management.\nQualified Experience and Training:\nEducation:\nRequired\nDegree from an ABET engineering program or equivalent\nExperience:\nRequired\nMinimum of 5 years relevant engineering experience within a Manufacturing Engineering environment. •Strong background in Manufacturing or Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering with a knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.\nStrong understanding of metallic and composite manufacturing, assembly techniques and treatment processes. •Self-driven with a ‘can-do’ attitude.\nPreferred\nDetailed knowledge of design methods both on 2D and 3D design platforms with excellent drawing/design interpretation skills.\nExcellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite - Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook or equivalent.\nLicensure/Certifications:\nRequired\nWorking knowledge and application of Business management systems (BMS) and Quality management systems (QMS).\nPreferred\nGeneral knowledge of FAA, EASA and ICAO preferred.\nTravel Required:\n5% Domestic and International travel.\nCitizenship:\nAuthorised to work in the US.\nClearance:\n\nN/A\nKnowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:\nRequired\nStrong teamworking and relationship building skills.\nStrong interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability.\nProven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service.\nExperience in manufacturing or assembly technology implementation.\nExperience of lean manufacturing / continuous improvement environment.\nCommunication Skills:\nRequired:\nExcellent command of English (spoken & written).\nPreferred:\nBasic Spanish and / or French (spoken).\nTechnical Systems Proficiency:\nRequired:\nWorking knowledge of NCP technology and programs (SAP, MES Etc).\nComplexity of the Role:\nGuided decision making with support of N+1.\nStakeholder management complex - site, cross-department, divisional, international parent.\nOrganizational information:\nReports to HO Jigs, Tools & Maintenance (N+1) who reports to the OE Director (N+2). The NCP team currently includes 8 FTE and outsourced staff.\nDirect Reports:\nIs this a people manager? YES\n8 report staff (Manufacturing Engineering Configuration MOD Management Team).\nJob Dimensions:\nResponsible for NCP activities in relation to Kinston Assembly plant.\nNature of Contacts:\nInvolved, technical type communication on a daily basis with internal and external parties.\nPhysical Requirements:\nOnsite or remote: 20% remote MAX. - Aligned with the Airbus Hybrid working policy.\nVision: Daily able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.\nHearing: 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.\nSpeaking: Daily able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.\nEquipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): Daily able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.\nCarrying: Occasionally able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.\nLifting: Occasionally able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.\nPushing / Pulling: Occasionally able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.\nSitting: Daily able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.\nSquatting / Kneeling: Occasionally able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.\nStanding: Daily able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.\nTravel: 5% able to travel independently and at short notice.\nWalking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): Daily able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.\nPersonal 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.\nAdministrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the production floor.\nThis job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.\nCompany:\nAirbus Aerosystems Kinston, IncEmployment Type:\nUS - Direct HireExperience Level:\nProfessionalRemote Type:\nOn-siteJob Family:\nManufacturing Engineering ------\n------\nAirbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. 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.By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.\nAirbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.\nAirbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. 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