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Technical Shop Floor Support

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Companyag
CategoryUncategorised
LocationKinston NC
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
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Posted10 Aug 2026
Last verified10 Aug 2026
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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 Technical Shop Floor Support representative 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 will   be responsible for   supporting the production facility through the assessment of manufacturing non-conformities, ensuring late changes to production   are implemented and supporting   and   identifying   continuous improvement opportunities for the manufacturing processes. Responds to technical questions and explains work orders/drawings,   especially for   aircraft   mechanical related items. Establishes and   maintains   effective communications with production and serves as   interface   to the on-site back office for work order adaptation. 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: Handle   Non-Conformances :     50% • Create specific work orders for production rework,   establish /verify the technical content of non-conformances, and   validate   them in the   recognised   documentation . • Provide technical support to production on all issues including oversight of directed changes. • Responsible for incorporating implicit knowledge into work instructions and refining them in terms of language, level of   detail   and regulation assignment to ensure operations have the correct production information. • Initiate availability of replacement parts, jigs, and tools   required   for planned production. Continuous Improvement :       3 0% • Develop. Manage and implement continuous improvement measures with reoccurring non-conformities in cooperation with quality. • Participate as an active ME team member to support production activities. Risk Management: (10%) • Participate in risk and opportunity management for the identification, anticipation and evaluation of upcoming risks ( e.g.   increasing legal requirements) and opportunities ( e.g.   technological progress). • Implementation and execution 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. • Define assembly strategies for   aircraft   components. • V alidate assembly tools and equipment   required   to ensure geometric tolerances and process efficiency. • Other duties as assigned by the management. Your Boarding Pass: Education: Required • A   bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering , Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Engineering Technology or equivalent years of experience is   required . Experience: Required • Must have 0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the Aerospace industry. • Self-driven with a ‘can-do’ attitude. Preferred • Excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite - Word, PowerPoint,   Excel   and Outlook or equivalent. Travel Required: •      5% Domestic and International Citizenship: •       Authorised   to work in the US. • Knowledge, Skills,   Demonstrated   Capabilities: Required • Strong teamworking and relationship building skills. • Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability. • Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service. • Experience in manufacturing or assembly technology implementation. Preferred • Knowledge about   aircraft   structure installation. • Knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations and practice 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. • Must be able to present clear and concise briefings and reports to customers and executives Preferred: • Basic Spanish and / or French (spoken). Technical Systems Proficiency: • Required: • Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and/or Google Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Docs) • Preferred: • Working knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering tool sets (SAP, MES   Etc ). Complexity of the Role: • Guided decision making with support of N+1. • Stakeholder management complex – site, cross-department, divisional, international parent. Organizational information: Position   holder will report to the relevant ME Front Line Manager. Direct Reports : Is this a people manager?   No Job Dimensions: • Ability to build/ maintain   strong relationships with all internal and external customers. • Ability to work on 1st, 2nd, and potentially 3rd shift schedules. Nature of Contacts: • Connect with internal and external   customers . • Support production needs for completion of   aircraft   milestones. • Communicate with international colleagues to solve problems as they arise. • Communication & Planning with multifunctional teams across the organization. • Primary internal audience - Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality & Logistics. Physical Requirements: • Onsite or remote:    100% Onsite • Vision: able to see and read computer   screen   and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents,   reports   and engineering drawings. • Hearing: able to hear to   participate   in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. • Speaking :  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): able to   operate   most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. • Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. • Lifting :  able   to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. • Pushing / Pulling :  able   to push and pull small office furniture and   some equipment   and tools. • Sitting :  able   to sit for   long periods   of time in meetings, working on   computer . • Squatting / Kneeling :  able   to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. • Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on   production   floor. • Travel :  able   to travel independently and at short notice,   potentially   internationally. • Walking ( include   routine walking such   as to   a shared printer to retrieve documents) :  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 • The   position entails PPE to be   available   and worn as   required : Steel-toed shoes are   required   for all shop floor visits,   A ppropriate head , hearing/eye protection will 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 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: Unbefristet Experience Level: Professionell Remote Type: On-site Job Family: Fertigungstechnik <JF-MA-ME> ------ ------ 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 position