Industrial Architect

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 [email protected] Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination   (English) Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación  (Spanish) Job Description: Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for a Industrial Architect to join our team based in Kinston NC. The position will be responsible for leading industrial performance, utilising existing plant and machinery, identifying opportunities to improve and develop industrial systems, demonstrate cutting edge technologies and support the performance and ramp-up of Kinston plant programmes through industrial structure breakdown and interfaces, manufacturing and assembly flow description, industrial processes, technology selection, transportation and handling, jigs and tools for assembly lines, line design and industrial performance (costs, cycle times, workload, rate, ramp up etc.). to ensure efficient and effective flow of production in Kinston plant. There will be a strong focus on identifying potential improvements to the existing production plant, maintaining production levels whilst targeting reductions in ‘travelled work’, as well as some external resource Management. 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: Industrial System Evolution: (45%) ● Ensure the Kinston Industrial System is synchronized to production requirements, identifying and correcting the system as necessary to maintain efficient and effective production processes. ● Analyse plant performance data with a view to identifying improvement opportunities. ● Identify and implement improvements to the Industrial System through continuous improvement techniques. ● Establish and report clear KPI’s to demonstrate performance to both functional leadership and site leadership where appropriate. ● Link with other Airbus plants to ensure best practices are shared. Industrial System Development: (20%) ● Identify and demonstrate cutting edge technologies to support and enhance operational performance and ramp-up of Kinston plant. ● Validate the processes and procedures utilised by the Industrial System in the Kinston plant production. ● Identify improvement opportunities relevant to enhancing Kinston plant Industrial System performance. ● Ensure the interface between the Industrial System and production requirements is efficient and effective. Rapidly identify corrective solutions for issues that may occur in production processes and rapidly instigate repairs to minimise delays. ● Define and initiate required change activities, accompanying and enabling the ME-industrial systems and technology deployment, cultivating a regular exchange with all stakeholders ● Communicate effectively with the Technical Shopfloor Support Team to enable delivery of solutions in a timely manner. Team Management & Growth: (20%) ● Lead and manage the Technical Specialist teams (Quality, EQN management, DQN management, Process Engineering and Shopfloor Support), ensuring services are provided in an effective and timely manner. ● Be involved with leading the Kinston Plant Industrial Technology and liaise with continuous improvement teams. ● Ensure that industrial improvements are rigorously deployed into the operational environment and monitored. ● Setup regular reviews to drive a culture of recognition, accountability, and continuous improvement ● Ensure the Airbus systems are deployed across the Kinston plant. ● Provide advice, solutions and leadership to other managers across the organisation. ● Coach and guide all members of the ME team. Risk Management: (10%) ● Utilising risk and opportunity management for the identification, anticipation and evaluation of upcoming risks (e.g. increasing legal requirements) and opportunities (e.g. technological progress). ● Set-up, approval and implementation of risk mitigation plans (e.g. rate capability) Additional Responsibilities: (5%) Other duties as assigned:   ● Promote a customer-focused mindset and act as a change leader within the Manufacturing Engineering organisation. ● Ensure 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. ● Dev