Measurement System Engineer

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Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for a Measurement System Engineer to join our team based in Kinston, NC.

The position holder is accountable for leading Metrology and inspection support to the Operational Support team. This is for production and R&T project activity. The successful candidate will join a small dynamic team within Manufacturing Engineering in support of production and influencing the industrial system from production through to defining the technology advancements needed for robotics and automation.

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.

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.

• 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.

Measurement Technology (35%)

• Analyze the needs, propose and deploy, harmonized & qualified measurement systems, linked with national standards and local environmental and Health & Safety rules.
• Analyze and evaluate existing Measurement Systems, considering industrial requirements and constraints.
• Implementation and analysis of Laser Tracking technology and procedures.
• Specify and validate production tools and equipment required to meet geometric tolerances and process efficiency.
• Deliver qualified, deployed Measurement Systems to plant requirements, in line with the maintenance and calibration plans.
• Create and define the metrology processes, defining datum structures from key production component features, using CATIA platforms, interface and frontier drawings.
• Produce functional Metrology Assisted Assembly (MAA) build philosophies, metrology measurement data packs, and Catia master products and engineering drawings. The individual will be proficient in Catia work benches, modeling / drafting / engineering drawings for metrology data packs and manufacture instructions.

Inspection Analysis (35%)

• Implementation and interpretation of Non-Destructive Testing and analysis.
• Ensure existing work specifications contain up to date measurement and guidance.
• Validate and calibrate existing and new Measuring Equipment.
• Apply Statistical Methodologies to production components including Measurement System Analysis (MSA) Measurement Control Charts, Statistical Process Control (SPC) analysis and capability evaluation (CPK).
• Ensure that ME team members and other relevant employees are aware of the Inspection and Measurement tools and techniques used in the Kinston operation.

Continuous Improvement (20%)

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