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Job Description:
Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Configuration Verification team member to join the Product Inspection team at the Kinston NC facility.
This role will be critical in monitoring full adherence to the various manufacturing and quality processes within our facility to ensure compliance with the stringent quality and regulatory standards in the aviation industry. The ideal candidate will be a technical expert who is passionate about process confirmation, manufacturing and operational excellence.
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 programmes; and both national and international mobility.
Your Challenges:
- Conducts audits, verify compliance with customer requirements, and ensures documentation accurately reflects the actual aircraft state.
- Participate in program design reviews to develop internal processes to meet customer configuration management requirements.
- Perform BOM analysis for initial program builds and on-going engineering changes as well as reallocations to ensure configuration controls are maintained .
- Identify and communicate configuration control concerns with internal organizations to resolve all inconsistencies.
- Acts as a focal point between Engineering, Production, Quality, and external stakeholders.
- Analyze build records for shipping and communicate open work requirements to internal organizations for resolution.
- Ensure all shipping documents are in compliance with all requirements for shipping with the hardware and/or electronic transmission to the customer.
- Manage configuration data, ensuring traceability and creations of required documentation (Bill of Materials, drawings, reports).
- Coordinate directly with the OEM customer to resolve any issues or concerns identified .
- Develop and improve configuration management (CM) plans, processes, and tools.
Your Boarding Pass:
- Basic computing skills with moderate proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Required attributes include detail-oriented person with strong analytical, organizational and communication (listening/verbal/written) skills.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for interaction with internal teams through all levels of the organization and functions
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
- High degree of flexibility and initiative.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, specifically in English, which is required for operating in a multicultural and multifunctional environment.
- Willingness to travel up to 5% to domestic and/or international customers or suppliers
Preferred
- Associates degree in Aviation , Quality Assurance, or a related field preferred.
- 1-3 years of experience in Configuration Verification and Aviation experience.
- Experience using SAP.
- Previous aviation configuration verification experience.
- Available for overtime hours as needed to ensure work is completed.
- Familiarity with enterprise configuration management system .
- Experience with aerospace-specific tools such as SAP, MES systems, and statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP).
Citizenship:
- Eligible for employment in the US
Physical Requirements:
- Onsite or remote: 100% On-site
- Vision: Daily able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
- Hearing: Daily able 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 electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): Daily able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment.
- Carrying: We ekly able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
- Lifting : Weekly able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
- Pushing / Pulling : Several times a month able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
- Sitting: Daily able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer .
- Squatting / Kneeling : Dai ly able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
- Standing: Daily able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
- Travel : Once o r twice a year able to travel independently and at short notice.
- Walking ( include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): Daily able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
- 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 visits , appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.
Equal Opportunity:
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
As a leader in our field, Airbus provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package .
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.
NOTE : 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.
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 [Position Title] would be an employee of the Kinston Affiliate.”
This 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.
Company:
Airbus Aerosystems Kinston, Inc
Employment Type:
US - Direct Hire
Experience Level:
Professional
Remote Type:
On-site
Job Family:
Quality Inspection
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Airbus 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.
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