Quality NDT Multi-Function Manager

About the role

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is seeking a Quality NDT Multi-Function Manager to join our team based in Kinston, NC. This role is critical in ensuring full adherence to manufacturing and quality processes, aligning with stringent aviation industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) organizations and provide cross-functional NDT integration leadership.
• Manage NDT personnel across multiple shifts, assigning work and facilitating task completion according to production schedules.
• Interface with other organizations, suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies to define, evaluate, and communicate project priorities throughout the product/service lifecycle.
• Establish, oversee, and administer processes, policies, and best practices, determine resource requirements, and implement quality measures.
• Mentor NDT team members, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of equivalent experience in NDT, or Associate’s degree or 6 years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in NDT within a composite aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 5% domestically and internationally.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and knowledge of aviation Quality Management Systems, Safety Management Systems, and FOD programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in English.
• Knowledge of NDT practices (Ultrasonic, Phased Array, Pulse Echo), AS9100, NADCAP, and other customer requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and high degree of flexibility and initiative.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Boarding Pass: Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of equivalent experience in NDT.
• Preferred: Minimum of 10 years’ experience in NDT within a composite aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 5% domestically and internationally.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and knowledge of aviation Quality Management Systems, Safety Management Systems, and FOD programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in English.
• Knowledge of NDT practices (Ultrasonic, Phased Array, Pulse Echo), AS9100, NADCAP, and other customer requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and high degree of flexibility and initiative.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Skills

• Quality Management Systems, Safety Management Systems, and FOD programs.
• AS9100, NADCAP, and other customer requirements.
• Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of NDT practices (Ultrasonic, Phased Array, Pulse Echo).
• Experience with aerospace-specific tools such as SAP, MES systems, and statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP).

Benefits

• Competitive pay and incentive compensation, including profit sharing schemes.
• Retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”).
• Paid time off including personal time, holidays, and a paid parental leave program.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”), and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Upskilling and development opportunities through Airbus Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses.
• Opportunities for accelerated development programs and international mobility.

Pay

Competitive pay and incentive compensation, including profit sharing schemes.

Schedule

Onsite or remote: 100% On-site

Physical Requirements

• 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: 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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training.