Company: 5581 Airbus Aerosystems Kinston, Inc Title: 2027 Summer Internship - Manufacturing Engineer Location: Kinston, NC Posted Date: Posted Today Employment Type: Full time Sidebar Info: Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.
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 : Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is IllegalNotice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English)Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación (Spanish)Job Description:Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for Manufacturing Engineering Summer Interns to join our team based in Kinston, NC. We are looking for an energetic and self-motivated intern with an industrial or engineering background to support the launch and industrialization of the new production line. This is an exciting hands-on opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. The intern will work alongside experienced industrial engineers to implement best practices, troubleshoot technical issues and ensure smooth and efficient operations.Meet the Team:Our team at Airbus Aerosystems Kinston manufactures crucial aircraft components. Our Engineers work with production teams on every aspect of assembly from managing technical information, quality control, maintenance tasks and health & safety. Join our team and watch our aircraft come to life.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.Your Challenges:Responsible for developing rework instructions to address non-conformities that deviate from the design dossier, coordinating with MAP and Design Office engineers as needed to support repairs. They also lead and support projects aimed at enhancing production productivity and overall process improvements. Additionally, they maintain and update processes from a technical standpoint to ensure operational efficiency.Your Boarding Pass:Ability to live within driving distance to Kinston, NC for the duration of the summer internship work opportunity.Demonstrates basic understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and quality control. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical documents, and design dossiers.Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills.Works effectively with cross-functional teams, actively listens and communicates clearly in both verbal and written form. Clearly articulates problems, solutions, and feedback while fostering an open and respectful team environment.Preferred Education: Working towards Bachelor’s degree in one the following majors at least at Sophomore standing:Industrial Engineering Mechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringPreferred Experience:School projects in related fields.Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD) is a plus.Physical Requirements: Onsite or remote: 100% OnsiteVision: 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 siteAdministrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.Candidates must be able to work in the US without current, or future, need of visa sponsorship/work authorization.Take your career to a new level and apply online now!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, IncEmployment Type:InternshipExperience Level:StudentRemote Type:On-siteJob Family:Manufacturing Engineering <JF-MA-ME>------------By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to .
About Airbus
Airbus manufactures aircraft and aerospace components for commercial, defense, and space sectors. The company produces civil and military rotorcraft alongside airliners. It operates globally with a workforce exceeding 88,000 employees. The headquarters are located in Blagnac Cedex, France.
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