Airbus

Supply Chain Quality Manager

Airbus$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3 years of experience in procurement operations within the commercial aviation industry, or 5 years of equivalent experience without a degree.
  • Experience in monitoring and auditing suppliers.
  • Familiarity with Supply Chain and Quality processes.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and aerospace assembly.

Responsibilities

  • Manage supplier development and performance portfolio to meet business needs.
  • Direct the improvement of suppliers' manufacturing and supply chain processes.
  • Oversee capacity reviews and capability assessments to align with industrial objectives.
  • Monitor supply chain performance with Key Performance Indicators.
  • Conduct supplier audits and develop corrective action plans.

Benefits

  • Flexible remote work options.
  • Opportunity for domestic and international travel for supplier engagements.
  • Direct hire employment with Airbus Americas, Inc.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

TITLE: Supply Chain Quality Manager
EMPLOYER: Airbus Americas, Inc.
LOCATION: Herndon, VA
DUTIES: Managing the development of a portfolio of suppliers and vendors, and ensuring that supplier
performance, capacity, de-risking, and development needs are secured to meet the evolving
business requirements. Directing the maturity and robustness of the supplier's manufacturing and
supply chain processes to avoid supply failures and driving the continuous improvement of supply
chain-related performances for the deliveries of supplied products. Managing the review of
supplier capacity and capability to secure an effective ramp-up period along with Airbus' industrial
objectives, including major planning changes and ramp down periods. Monitoring and analyzing
supply chain performance using Key Performance Indicators, and directing the surveillance of
suppliers through audits, assessments, recovery plans and missions, CID (Corrective, Improvement,
Development), and industrial risks with internal and external stakeholders. Managing major
industrial risks, overseeing major changes including industrial transfers, and supporting design
changes from an industrial point of view.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or
related field and 3 years in any job title involving experience in a procurement operations
environment in the commercial aviation industry. In lieu of a degree as stated, employer will also
accept 2 additional years in any job title involving experience in a procurement operations
environment in the commercial aviation industry. Prior experience must include: Experience
monitoring and auditing suppliers; Experience with Supply Chain and Quality processes; Experience
in lean manufacturing, sheet metal manufacturing, machining, and aerospace assembly; and
Experience in project management including multi-functional team industrialization projects from
tendering phase to serial production. Up to 50% domestic and international travel required for
supplier meetings, audits, and assessments onsite. Full-time telework permitted.

TO APPLY: Submit application by selecting "Apply" on this page and following prompts to attach resume and

submit.
JOB CODE: AA309

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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:
Flexible

Job Family:
Supplier Management

Job Posting End Date: 06.30.2026

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
Founded
2000

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