Prior experience in engineering or operations in a manufacturing environment including internships/co-ops
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution to be completed no later than May 2026
Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 TO H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

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Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering

Airbus

Kinston, NC 28501

~ 32 min OnsiteBilingual PreferredHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Administrative 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 production floor.
Squatting / Kneeling: Occasionally able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
Requires 8+ years relevant engineering experience within a Manufacturing Engineering environment.
Strong understanding of metallic and composite manufacturing, fabrication techniques and treatment processes.
Strong background in Manufacturing or Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering with a knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.
5% Domestic and International travel.
Travel: 5% able to travel independently and at short notice.
Experience in manufacturing or fabrication technology implementation.
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): Daily able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
Working knowledge and application of Business management systems (BMS) and Quality management systems (QMS).
Experience of lean manufacturing / continuous improvement environment.
Speaking: Daily able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
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.
Excellent command of English (spoken & written).
Onsite aligned with the Airbus Kinston working policy.
Working knowledge of Manufacturing engineering tool sets (SAP, MES Etc).
Pushing / Pulling: Occasionally able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
Citizenship: Authorised to work in the US.
Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): Daily able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts).
Vision: Daily able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
Sitting: Daily able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.
Hearing: Able to hear daily to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
Carrying: Occasionally able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
Engineering qualification from an accredited engineering program
Lifting: Occasionally able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
Standing: Daily able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.