Head of Quality - A220

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Job Description:

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for Head of Quality - A220 to join our team based in Mobile, AL.
 

Position Summary:

As a key leader within the network of Single Aisle Quality Managers, the Head of Quality - A220 will be responsible for the deployment and continued compliance of the Quality Management System (QMS) for the A220 Program in Mobile, Alabama. You will lead a team of quality professionals to ensure aircraft are assembled, tested, and attested in full alignment with airworthiness and quality requirements, from section arrival through formal transfer to the flight line (TOT). Aircraft manufacturing control and release based on Airworthiness requirements is a key fundamental part of the role to include surveillance and improvement for the scope of incoming parts, section arrival through to the formal transfer of the aircraft to the flight line and delivery (TOT).

This position reports operationally to the HO A220 Mobile and functionally to the HO A220 Quality.  Operationally and day to day, the candidate will report into the HO A220 Mobile for the execution aspects of the position. The accountability of the quality strategy, system and budget reports to the HO Quality A220. 

• In line with the Airbus leadership model, manage direct team(s).

• Engage, develop and motivate the direct team(s), within Airbus Values using the HR processes & development tools. 

• Build a trustful and inclusive environment, promoting collaboration with facts driven decisions and an out of silos mindset.

• Ensure deliverables on time, cost and quality to ensure Customer Satisfaction; escalate risks and opportunities.

• Encourage innovation and continuous improvement by detecting and eliminating non added-value activities.

• Secure the business at short/mid/long term, contributing to increase Airbus profitability.

Meet the Team:

Our team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facility takes our aircraft from concept to customer delivery – working with production teams on every aspect of assembly from managing technical information, quality control, maintenance tasks and health & safety – along flowlines and flightlines. Join our team and watch our aircraft come to life.

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