Quality Technical Analyst

About the role

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is seeking a Quality Technical Analyst to join our Quality department based in Kinston, NC. The ideal candidate will be part of a team that manufactures critical aircraft components.

Responsibilities

• Perform root cause analyses and recommend corrective actions.
• Investigate defects from the shop floor to the engineering lab.
• Interface with employees, suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Understand and align the build process with engineering requirements.
• Develop and document quality systems and operating procedures.
• Support supplier-related hardware inspections and document FAI reports.
• Coordinate and improve manufacturing processes.
• Conduct design reviews and configuration audits.
• Analyze process capability data and perform trend analyses.
• Perform configuration audits and reviews of products, tools, and processes.
• Compile and measure process capability data, models, and perform risk assessments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Aerospace or Automotive industry.
• At least 4-6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or manufacturing industry.
• Willingness to work second shift or weekends (12-hour shifts).

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to understand the build process, engineering requirements, and ensure alignment.
• Must have the capability to work with the team to develop PFMEAs and control plans.
• Must have knowledge of quality policies and practices to develop, document, and maintain quality systems and operating procedures.
• Must have the ability to perform design reviews, configuration audits, and configuration reviews.
• Must have the ability to compile, measure, and analyze process capability data, models, and perform trend analyses and risk assessments.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and practices.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis Tools.
• Ability to interface with various stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and incentive compensation.
• Retirement savings plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid time off including personal time, holidays, and a paid parental leave program.
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Individual development opportunities through Airbus’ global Leadership University, including unlimited access to e-learning courses, certifications, career path participation, and mobility.

Pay

Competitive pay and incentive compensation.

Schedule

Second shift or weekend schedule (12-hour shifts).

Physical Requirements

• Onsite: 100%
• 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 production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
• Speaking: Daily able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
• Equipment Operation: 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, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• Pushing / Pulling: Weekly 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: Weekly 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: Daily able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
• Personal Protective Equipment: 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.
• Travel: 5% domestic/international travel.

Communication Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Effectiveness in interpersonal skills.

Equal Opportunity

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.

Company

• Airbus Aerosystems Kinston, Inc.

Employment Type

• US - Direct Hire

Experience Level

• Professional

Remote Type

• On-site

Job Family

• Quality Assurance