Industrial​/Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace Kinston, NC

Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace

Location:

Kinston, North Carolina

• Develop and implement innovative, cost‑effective solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and improve overall business efficiency.
• Provide strong project support by influencing key decisions and facilitating effective communication with internal stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks impacting the manufacturing process.
• Ensure proper configuration control of products and manage changes throughout the product lifecycle.
• Incorporate and implement engineering design changes into manufacturing operations.
• Create and manage Conditions of Supply (COS) documentation.
• Oversee structural and systems installation activities, ensuring compliance with engineering requirements.
• Respond to and resolve technical queries from various departments and stakeholders.
• Review, sign, and approve engineering design changes within scope of responsibility.
• Synthesize complex technical scenarios and present clear, concise updates to multiple levels of management.
• Interpret, verify, and validate engineering drawings and documentation.
• Develop and define manufacturing and assembly strategies for aircraft components.
• Specify and validate tools and equipment required to ensure geometric tolerances and process efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, materials logistics, quality, and production teams to implement strategy changes effectively.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve manufacturing and assembly strategies, contributing to R&D projects as needed.
• Perform workbook updates, corrections, and initiate tool orders.
• Support and sustain aircraft integration and testing during assembly, incorporating input from the multifunctional team (MFT).
• Promote continuous process improvement through metrics like Station Time Variance (STV) and standard line balancing.
• Standardize manufacturing operations, including developing and maintaining Standard Operating Instructions (SOIs).
• Analyze and optimize production processes to minimize inefficiencies and enhance product and personnel safety.
• Manage configuration control and ensure accurate documentation throughout production.
• Integrate the Manufacturing Dossier with relevant technical data, including quality control, maintenance, safety, and tooling requirements.
• Provide troubleshooting support during ground testing, flight line operations, and customer acceptance phases.
• Define product key characteristics and address repetitive production issues through root cause analysis.
• Actively support the MFT, collaborating with production, quality, and engineering to resolve issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on hands‑on manufacturing engineering expertise.
• Analyze the industrial impact of engineering modifications and ensure readiness for implementation.
• Work in concurrence with the Design Office to ensure manufacturability and smooth industrialization.
• Prioritize tasks and initiatives aligned with organizational goals and production objectives.
• Promote a customer focused mindset and act as a change leader within the manufacturing organization.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts and contribute to solving cross‑functional problems.

• Flexible work
• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well‑being programs
• Financial well‑being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
• Social well‑being benefits like subsidized back‑up child/elder care and tutoring
• Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Disaster Relief

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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