Head of ME Lineside

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Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for a Head of ME Lineside Support to join our team based in Kinston, NC. The management and leadership of the Manufacturing Engineering Lineside Shop Support team, ensuring that the team perform their role in an efficient and effective manner, supporting the manufacturing teams throughout the plant. Ensure that the Manufacturing Engineering team provides the correct tooling and equipment as and when required by the manufacturing teams to meet production plans.

Identify improvement opportunities to the existing plant, equipment and tooling and assist with the development and implementation of these opportunities. The role will be recognised as a lead in promoting an environment where Kinston plant is recognised as a leading manufacturer of aircraft parts. The successful candidate will gain significant exposure to a range of plant strategic topics (Eg. ramp-up and future site strategy) and will have the opportunity to interact with senior internal and external stakeholders, as well as gaining operations experience in an industrial environment.

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.

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”).

Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a paid parental leave program.

Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.

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.