Quality Engineer Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized aviation Quality Engineering leader to join the Quality team. This role will be critical in continuously improving cross-functional processes that drive product quality. The ideal candidate will be a Quality leader and technical expert who is passionate about leading change, process implementation, manufacturing, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support, lead, verify, and implement cross-departmental Quality improvement projects, including identifying recurring problems, initiating escalations, and developing risk mitigation measures.
• Manage QSR, SARI, Events, and NOEs.
• Provide technical training to all Quality Engineers (QEs) and Quality Technician Assistants (QTAs) to complete the Quality Engineering scope of work.
• Manage special process qualification throughout the Kinston sites and sustain.
• Facilitate Kinston site to manage and monitor AS9100 and NADCAP certifications.
• Oversee QEs and QTAs daily activities and performance to decrease non-conformance and support rate enablement.
• Lead efforts to evolve systems and processes and implement process improvements across the site.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure quality requirements are integrated into production and sourcing processes.
• Communicate with global teams for product improvement, safety, and development.
• Propose and implement a Project Structure and Governance model to secure short-term deliveries and create a solid long-term foundation.
• Generate, submit, and monitor Notices of Escape, SARIs, and Events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation, or Quality Assurance (preferred) or High School Diploma with equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of industrial experience in the Aviation Industry (Bachelor’s degree) or 9+ years (High School Diploma).
• Experience with Airbus Quality systems, 9S/8D methodology, and auditing/compliance (AS9100, NADCAP, etc.).
• Coaching/mentoring aviation personnel in roles, responsibilities, and systems addressing process requirements and improvements.
• Training certifications in project management, quality management, aviation safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Willingness to travel up to 5% domestically and/or internationally.
• Eligible for employment in the US.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of aviation Quality Management Systems, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience managing operational projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Quality Management tools, MS Office, Google Suite, and manufacturing systems (MES, QMS).
• Familiarity with aerospace-specific tools (SAP, MES, Minitab, JMP) is a plus.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• High degree of flexibility and initiative.

Physical Requirements

• On-site role with daily computer use, walking, standing, sitting, and occasional lifting/carrying up to 30 lbs.
• Required PPE includes safety shoes, glasses, hearing protection, and respirators/masks as needed.

Company: Airbus Aerosystems Kinston, Inc

Employment Type: US - Direct Hire

Experience Level: Professional

Remote Type: On-site

Job Family: Quality Assurance