Digital Operations Product Specialist

Digital Operations Product Specialist

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for a Digital Operations Product Specialist to join our Digital Operations team based in Kinston, NC.

As Digital Operations Product specialist, the Job Holder role will be to:

• Operate (get knowledge of Digital Solutions in use and their associated RUN performance) the current Operations Solutions Portfolio (limited to Operations functions),
• Prepare (get knowledge on business process and AIRBUS/Kinston Affiliate digital solutions) Digital for Operations solutions readiness,

The Job Holder will manage the Digital Operations Integration activities and will ensure the Digital run activities are operated with the expected performance for the Operations Business functions.

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: 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.

How We Care for You:

• 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.

Your Challenges:

• Digital Integration: 40%
• Run activities: 40%
• Change and adoption: 15%
• Other duties as assigned: 5%

Your Boarding Pass:

• Degree in Information Technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 3 years of operational support experience in an IM (Information Management) support environment required or equivalent Digital Project experience (Design / Deployment of Digital Solutions)
• Technical certification in one of the following: A+, Security+, Network+, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate, Cisco Certified Network Associate
• Knowledge in the areas of ITSM, ITAM, ITIL, and KPI reporting
• Ability to plan, prioritise, organise, schedule, and execute assignments
• Analytical skills, with strong-problem solving capability
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills
• Minimum 5 years experience working with and supporting Service Now and Integrated Tools
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Domestic and International travels ad-hoc

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum of ITIL foundations with advanced ITIL certifications is a plus
• 3 years experience working with and Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement or Supply Chain
• Experience supporting IM systems within a production or manufacturing environment is a plus
• Knowledge of IM supplier landscape in North America is a plus
• An understanding of Airbus IM standards, project, and service methodologies and procedures is a plus
• Knowledge of SAP ERP, knowledge of Apriso MES
• Technical certification in one of the following: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Cisco Certified Network Professional, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional
• Minimum of ITIL foundations with advanced ITIL certifications is a plus
• Ability to work independently and as a member of the team
• Knowledge of architecture frameworks and methods
• Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP applications
• Basic understanding of general maintenance processes and procedures related to a manufacturing environment preferred
• An understanding of Airbus or Equivalent company (Complexity / Industrial configuration) IM standards, project, and service methodologies and procedures is a plus
• Fluency in another language (French, German, and/or Spanish) is desirable.

Citizenship: Eligible for employment in the US

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite attendance : 70-80% required
• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Daily
• 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 Daily
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications Daily
• 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. Daily
• 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. Daily
• 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. Daily
• Travel: able to travel overseas and domestically, on short notice.15%
• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.Daily
• 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
• 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 shop floor.

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Equal Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status

As a leader in our field, Airbus provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

NOTE: Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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.

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Remote Type: On-site

Job Family: Digital <JF-IM-DI>