Airbus

Quality Multi-Function First-Level Manager

Airbus • $80K — $110K *
Kinston, NC 28504In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in aviation quality assurance or related fields.
  • Strong knowledge of aviation Quality Management Systems and Safety Management Systems.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficient in Manufacturing tools (MES) and quality management systems (QMS).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and direct quality organizations and facilitate cross-functional quality integration.
  • Oversee and manage quality personnel in assigned functional areas.
  • Establish and administer quality processes, policies, and improvement plans.
  • Review production schedules and assign tasks to optimize workflow.
  • Interface with external suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies to communicate project priorities.
  • Train and mentor quality team members to foster accountability and safety.
  • Provide cross-functional leadership and technical expertise in quality management.

Benefits

  • Career growth and development opportunities.
  • Exposure to a multicultural work environment.
  • Ability to work within a well-established aviation organization.
  • Participate in a hands-on role that impacts safety and quality within aviation manufacturing.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for a Quality Multi-Function First-Level Manager to join our team based in Kinston, NC.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized aviation Quality team leader to join the Product Inspection team. This role will be critical in monitoring full adherence to the various manufacturing and quality processes within our facility to ensure compliance with the stringent quality and regulatory standards in the aviation industry.

Your Challenges:
  • Lead/directs quality organizations or provides cross-functional quality integration leadership.
  • Manager of Quality personnel within assigned functional area.
  • Establishes, oversees, and administers processes, policies, and best practices, and determines resource requirements, acquisition, improvement plans and quality measures.
  • Reviews production schedule and assigns work to facilitate completion of tasks and product movement in accordance with established schedule.
  • Interfaces with other organizations, external suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies to define, evaluate and communicate accomplishment of project and program priorities through all phases in the product or service life.
  • Provides organizational vision and strategic plan, quality policies, processes, and procedures, as well as process improvements and prevention measures.
  • Communicates, educates, trains, and coaches' customers, suppliers, and internal personnel.
  • Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to ensure quality requirements are integrated into production and sourcing processes.
  • Train and mentor quality team members, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and ongoing development.
  • Provides cross-functional leadership and Quality technical expertise.


Your Boarding Pass:
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in quality assurance, quality control, manufacturing operations, manufacturing engineering / methods, or a similar role within the aviation industry.
  • Certifications in quality management, aviation safety, or regulatory compliance preferred, but not required.
  • Willingness to travel up to 5% to domestic and/or international customers or suppliers
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
  • Strong knowledge of aviation Quality Management Systems, Safety Management Systems, and FOD programs, preferably in manufacturing.
  • 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.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, specifically in English, which is required for operating in a multicultural and multifunctional environment.
  • Proficient in Manufacturing tools (MES) and quality management systems (QMS) used in manufacturing environments.


Preferred
  • Associates degree in aviation, Quality Assurance, or a related field preferred.
  • 10 years' experience in quality assurance, quality control, manufacturing operations, manufacturing engineering / methods, or a similar role within the aviation industry.
  • Certifications in quality management, aviation safety, or regulatory compliance preferred, but not required.
  • Experience with aerospace-specific tools such as SAP, MES systems, and statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP).


Citizenship:
  • Authorized to work in the U.S.


Qualified Skills:
  • Familiarity with enterprise quality management software
  • Must be willing and able to work any shift, overtime including weekends and holidays when needed.


Physical Requirements:
  • Onsite or remote: 100% On-site
  • Vision: Daily able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
  • Hearing: Daily able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
  • Speaking: Daily 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): Rarely able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
  • Carrying: Weekly able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
  • Lifting: Weekly able to lift documents, tools, drawings, and electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
  • Pushing / Pulling: Several times a month able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
  • Sitting: Daily able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.
  • Squatting / Kneeling: Daily able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
  • Standing: Daily able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
  • Travel: Once or twice a year able to travel independently and at short notice.
  • Walking (including routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): Daily 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 site
  • PPE Required: Safety glasses, bump caps and safety-toed shoes must be worn when on the manufacturing floor.


Company:
Airbus Aerosystems Kinston, Inc

Employment Type:
US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:
Professional

Remote Type:
On-site

Job Family:
Quality Assurance

About Airbus

Airbus SE is a European multinational aerospace corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells civil and military aeronautical products worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Airbus, Airbus Helicopters, and Airbus Defence and Space. The Airbus segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells commercial jet aircraft of approximately 100 seats; and regional turboprop aircraft and aircraft components, as well as provides aircraft conversion and related services. The Airbus Helicopters segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells civil and military helicopters; and offers helicopter related services. The Airbus Defence and Space segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells military aircraft, such as combat, mission, transport, and tanker aircraft; and missile systems, military satellites, and defence electronics, as well as provides defence related services. The company was formerly known as Airbus Group SE and changed its name to Airbus SE in April 2017. Airbus SE was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Blagnac, France.
Learn more about Airbus
Size
135,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
2000
* Ladders Estimates

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