Quality Conformance Manager

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Job Description:

Airbus is looking for an Aircraft Quality Conformance Manager to join team in Mobile, AL.

You will be part of the team responsible for gathering, interpreting and incorporating data analytics and mining techniques to develop concrete processes such as control plans, inspection plans, operational surveillance, industrial qualification, jigs and tools qualification, calibration and metrology, impact analysis, auditing and practical problem solving that will improve and optimize results by delivering right first time to increase customer loyalty and satisfaction.

Meet the Team:

The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities help assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along with two (soon to be three) production lines for the A220 and A320 Family aircraft. 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:

On ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus’ strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

How we care for you:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, 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 generous paid parental leave program.

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), 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:    

• Demonstrate creativity, propose and implement innovations using lean methodologies, data analytic and mining techniques to ensure that top company objectives are met

• Review and analyze dashboards and visual management tools to identify deficiencies in the quality system

• Compile and analyze statistical data for non-conformities, key performance indicators and other quality department metrics to identify trends, problem areas and provide feedback to implement appropriate corrective actions to prevent recurrence and improve the quality management system

• Monitor digital platform for collection and archiving reports for FOD, lost tools and lost item reports

• Participate in regular meetings with quality department and supporting departments for progress reporting of assigned projects

• Ensure the implementation of customer and type design holder requirements within the quality management system to enhance regulatory compliance

• Maintain a working knowledge of quality standards (AS/EN9100, APQP,PFMEA), regulatory requirements (EASA, FAA), legal, environmental, policies, directives, processes and methods to ensure company compliance

Your boarding pass:

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Experience:

• Required: 2 years in quality, engineering, data analytics, business administration, manufacturing, maintenance related fields or previous internship with Airbus

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Knowledge  lean six sigma principles within manufacturing environment

• Effective Practical Problem Solving skills (demonstrable).

• Customer service oriented and attention to detail

• Active listening skills necessary to the success of teamwork

• High degree of professionalism, judgment and integrity

• Knowledge of quality management system  for aircraft design and manufacturing

• Knowledge of aircraft mechanical & electrical installation

• Ability to quickly understand procedural and technical documents.

• Data collection, analysis and  written report/presentation creation

• Proactive with the ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to work independently or within a team 

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite 100%

• Vision: adequate to enter and read material on computer screens.  Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions and other business interactions

• Hearing: able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office settings.   Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals.

• Speaking: able to engage daily in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying size with or without amplification

• Equipment Operation: Able to operate a wide range of personal and office electronic equipment daily 

• Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 30lbs/25kg while engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects

• Lifting: able to occasionally lift up to 55lbs/25kg

• Pushing/Pulling: able to push/pull items in office areas

• Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at the computer and in meetings

• Squatting/Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves

• Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time

• Travel: able to travel overseas and domestically sometimes for extended periods of time

• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces daily

• Personal Protective Equipment 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

Citizenship:

• Must be able to work in the US without current or future need for visa sponsorship.

Take your career to a new level and apply online now!

A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.

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 Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Quality Assurance <JF-QU-QA>

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