Quality Engineer Manager

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 USCareers@airbus.com
Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English)
Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación (Spanish)
Job Description:
Position Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized aviation Quality engineering leader to join the Quality team. This role will be critical in continuously improving cross-functional processes that drive product quality. The ideal candidate will be a Quality leader and technical expert who is passionate about leading change, process implementation, manufacturing and operational excellence. This role is responsible for defining and organizing Quality improvement and compliance projects in order to secure our manufacturing environment and ensure our aircraft are manufactured in accordance with international standards, regulatory requirements, and internal processes.
Your Responsibilities Include:
Problem Solving and Process Optimization: You'll support, lead, verify, and implement cross-departmental Quality improvement projects. This includes identifying recurring problems (both Airbus- and supplier-caused), initiating escalations, and developing and implementing risk mitigation measures (Manage Practical Problem Solving approach)
Manage: QSR, SARI, Events and NOEs
Technical Training:- Provide technical training to all QEs and QTAs to complete the Quality Engineering scope of work
Special Process Qualification:- Manage special process qualification throughout the Kinston sites and sustain.
AS9100 and NADCAP Audit Compliance- Facilitate Kinston site to manage and monitor the certifications.
Technical Expertise and Reporting: You'll contribute your technical and professional expertise for process and product quality improvements.
Oversee QEs and QTAs daily activities and performance to decrease non-conformance and support rate enablement.
Process and Policy Implementation: You'll lead the efforts to evolve our systems and processes and implement the resulting process improvements across the site.
Collaborating Across Functions: Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to ensure quality requirements are integrated into production and sourcing processes.
Collaborating Across the Globe: Communicate with cadrean, Montair, FAL (Toulouse) and as needed with the Airlines for product improvement, safety and development.
Leading Projects: Propose and implement a Project Structure and Governance model to secure short term deliveries and create a solid long term foundation.
Qualified Experience and Training:
Education:
Required
Bachelors Engineering degree with 5 years experience of industrial experience in Aviation Industry
or
High School Diploma or equivalency with minimum 9 year of industrial experience in Aviation Industry
Preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation or Quality Assurance.
Experience:
Required
Experience with Airbus Quality systems and requirements and 9S/8D methodology.
Coaching/mentoring aviation personnel in roles, responsibilities and systems addressing process requirements and improvements.
Experience in auditing and compliance (AS9100, NADCAP, etc).
Preferred
15 years experience in project management, quality assurance, quality control, manufacturing operations, manufacturing engineering / methods, or a similar role in aviation or other manufacturing environments.
Licensure/Certifications:
Required
Training certifications in project management, quality management, aviation safety and regulatory compliance.
Travel Required:
Willingness to travel up to 5% to domestic and/or international customers or suppliers.
Citizenship:
Eligible for employment in the US.
Clearance:
None.
Qualified Skills:
Familiarity with enterprise quality management software.
Proficient with Quality Management tools and software.
Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:
Required
Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
Strong knowledge of aviation Quality Management Systems, preferably in manufacturing.
Experience in managing operational projects with multiple stakeholders.
Strong demonstrated capabilities with project management.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for interaction with internal teams through all levels of the organization and functions.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
High degree of flexibility and initiative.
Communication Skills:
Required:
Effective verbal and written communication skills, specifically in English, which is required for operating in a multicultural and multifunctional environment.
Excellent people and stakeholder relationship management.
Technical Systems Proficiency:
Required:
Proficient in Project Management tools, Manufacturing tools (MES) and quality management systems (QMS) used in manufacturing environments.
Proficient and self-reliant in MS Office and Google Suite.
Preferred:
Experience with aerospace-specific tools such as SAP, MES systems, and statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP).
Complexity of the Role:
This role requires sound judgment in navigating complex regulatory requirements, quality standards, and operational constraints unique to the aerospace industry. The Quality Engineering Manager must make critical decisions regarding process conformity and suitability of requested/ needed improvements to the quality management system, and recommend improvements that balance compliance, cost, and production timelines. Leadership of Quality Engineering Team and resolution of daily issues and follow up with appropriate assignments.
Level of Decision Making:
The role requires a blend of strategic and tactical decision-making and team guidance, influencing short/long-term quality initiatives while managing day-