Airbus Aerosystems
Aerospace Manufacturing
ReliabilityEngineer
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“Reliability Engineer at Airbus Aerosystems. Skills: Reliability engineering, Maintenance strategy, Asset management, Safety compliance, Cost reduction, Root cause analysis. Define the maintenance strategy for new technologies. Create a spare parts strategy for critical assets”
What You'll Achieve.
Compliance to FU. IN. 07 process; Asset reliability meets required Technical Availability; Successful implementation of strategy and improvement projects; Customer satisfaction and service level achieved; Proactive way of working via governance, controls and continuous improvement
Industry & Context.
Lead technical problem solving and lessons learned activity; Structured root cause analysis
5% Domestic and International travel, US Person under ITAR definition Or Eligible to work in the USA, Onsite: 100%, 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, 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, Awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Five or more years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree OR Two or more years of relevant experience with a Master’s Degree
What You'll Do.
Define the maintenance strategy for new technologies
Create a spare parts strategy for critical assets
Protect the safety of maintenance personnel and asset users
Deploy maintenance strategies and tactics
Manage effective asset performance measurement
Support engagement within the Industrial Maintenance team
Provide effective communications with customers and key stakeholders
Develop and deploy the maintenance plan for new and existing asset introduction
Ensure 'best in class' safety systems and legislative compliance
Maintain a 'safety first' culture
Provide safe assets through proactive maintenance and adoption of best practice technologies
Contribute to the management of change
Maintain compliance with Airbus procedures and practices
Support in developing
deploying and maintaining the Maintenance Plan
Lead Total Cost of Ownership
Develop cost of maintenance reduction projects
Prepare business cases
Develop and produce effective and timely asset performance metrics
Develop tailored improvement plans for each asset group
Project manage refurbishment projects
Provide technical maintenance support for refurbishment
acquisition and change projects
Seek technological improvements to transition from reactive to proactive maintenance
Contribute to the development of robust predictive instruments and proactive maintenance practices
Support management component obsolescence
Maintain the standard of Asset Care Plans
Support the technical aspects of contracted maintenance services
Support asset recovery plans
Lead technical problem solving and lessons learned activity
Embed and maintain a culture of structured root cause analysis
Deploy maintenance tools and methodologies
Be the champion for Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
Contribute actively to the overall management of the Industrial Maintenance business
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Support engagement through involvement, improvement, communication and development within the Industrial Maintenance team; Provide effective communications with customers and key stakeholders; Working with the commercial team, supporting the technical aspects of contracted maintenance services
Communication Scope
Provide effective communications with customers and key stakeholders; Able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications
Process & Methodology
Project manage simple, low cost refurbishment projects, Provide technical maintenance support for large refurbishment projects, asset acquisition projects and asset change projects
Full Job Description
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]](mailto:[email protected]) * [Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal](https://kairosservicesinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf) * [Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination](https://kairosservicesinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/PayTransparencyPoster.pdf) (English) * [Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación](https://kairosservicesinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/federal-contractor-pay-transparency-spanish.pdf) (Spanish) ****Job Description:**** ****Airbus Aerosystems******is looking for a******Reliability Engineer** ****to join our Engineering department based in******Kinston, NC.**** The Industrial Maintenance organization provides corrective and preventative maintenance across a broad range of installed assets and hand tools within the Kinston Plant. The assets include mechanical and electrical CNC machinery, conventional production machinery, Jigs and Tools, industrial autoclaves and automated guided vehicles . Asset age ranges from new equipment, up to 15 years old. The Industrial Maintenance strategy requires enhanced technical support to develop the internal competence to deliver comprehensive asset care. Reporting to the Ho J&T, Robotics, Des, Acq & Maint, the Reliability Engineer will be responsible for ensuring legislative compliance and for leading improvements in asset safety, reliability and availability. ****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:
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