Quality Supervisor (A320)

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 Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English) Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación (Spanish) Job Description: Airbus Americas, Inc is looking for a Quality Supervisor to join our team based in Mobile, AL . As the Quality Supervisor you will d irect, supervise and coordinate all operational Quality activities in Single Aisle Flowline in defined area of responsibility. Manages, motivates and develops the Quality team including Lead Inspectors. Responsible for ensuring the Airbus Quality Standards of the entire A/C based on the defined inspection dossier and in accordance with the POA relevant regulations. Meet the Team: Our Engineers at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facility take 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 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: Lead Team & Act as Delegate: 40% Lead and develop the Flowline Quality Line Side Inspection Team, ensure that the Level 3 qualification of inspection personnel is in accordance with the Airbus Qualification requirements. Ensure together with Operations the competence- and qualification management of Operations and Quality Focal Point for the production delegated Inspectors in area of responsibility Ensure that the Aircraft production and the milestone FOT is in compliance with the Quality, cost and lead-time targets of FAL-USA. Ensure that NCs are managed and drumbeat from creation to closure, that Andon’s, and Ultimate Andon’s are priority for all within the MFT. Responsible focal point for all Customer presentations and customer interactions. Conducts training to insure optimum performance in job procedures and methods of lead employees and other assigned technicians. Ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations/company policies and procedures relating to workmanship. Represent Flowline to other departments and levels of the FAL. Interface with other departments to facilitate problem resolution and process improvement. Conduct periodic performance evaluations, makes recommendations regarding personnel actions and collaborates with Quality Manager in employee communication and communicating on personnel actions. Ensure that employees are in compliance with OSHA, safety and environmental regulations. Collaborate with the procurement function to ensure the acquisition of necessary consumable materials as well as tools and other equipment. Plan and control workload of all assigned employees to ensure on time delivery per approved schedule. Coordinate with and obtain support from the assigned team. Risk Analysis/Containment: 40% Risk mitigation of quality escapes endangering the aircraft built and or product safety, launch of immediate corrective actions Ensure that all technical inspections in the production process of the aircraft are carried out to the POA standards, inspection plans and attested. Responsible Focal Point for all external EASA Audits in area responsibility Able to provide efficient feed-back analysis and trend to management. Work within a MFT to resolve Quality issues and ensure constant feedback loops with MAP, ME, QCM, AQCM and FCM Supervisor 1 is expected to be proficient in Airbus policies which are processes (i.e. PPV, First Validation, Intervention, MMI, Quality Authorizations and others.) Improve Processes/Operations: 20% Ensure that all EASA-POA regulatory requirements are implemented and used in the Flowline Product Quality and manufacturing organization. Support and project manage the deployment & implementation of sustainable improvement projects and standardize way of working like Quality Excellence - Able to lead projects at times Define and implement work level processes based on the experience and recommendations from existing FAL operations. Identifies opportunities and implements adaptations for local application of such ideas. Responsible for Continuous Improvement including leading activities and document progress. Fully proficient in AOS and has the ability to own a QPS Brick and implement it into the Station Lead projects or be a main contributor such as new station implementation, introduction of new versions Your Boarding Pass: Required Education A Bachelors' degree in Aeronautical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. A minimum of 5 years of experience in Aviation (Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly Processes, Production method, etc.) or equivalent experience. 3 or more years of Leadership experience in Aviation is highly preferred. Experience with Quality / Logistics rules in aviation manufacturing. Experience as a member and leader of an international team. Experiencing leading a team in a similar position is highly desirable Knowledge Aircraft manufacturing process with strong emphasis on Structure/Mechanical/ Paint Tasks Knowledge of health safety and environmental regulation Requires ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form with internal customer Must be able to use GSuite & SAP Ability to work in different production management systems High degree of flexibility and initiative Demonstrably effective communication skills on different levels, a structured way of working and the ability to deal with a volume of complex information. Experience as a member and leader of an international team. Work with the principles, practices, methods and tools used in aircraft manufacturing Work with non-conformities and design query notes Work with quality managing system Knowledge Aircraft manufacturing process with strong emphasis on Structure/Mechanical/ Paint Tasks Knowledge of health safety and environmental regulation Requires ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form with internal customer Must be able to use Microsoft office & SAP Preferred Ability to speak English is preferred. Requires ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form Must be able to use Microsoft office, Google & SAP Physical Requirements: Onsite 100% Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Speaking : 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): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Eligibility: Eligible for employment in the US without sponsorship. 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. 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