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Job Description:
Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a Customer Acceptance Quality Manager to join our Quality Department based in Mobile, AL
As a key actor of the Customer Acceptance and Delivery Multi-Functional Team (CAD MFT), you will represent Airbus Quality organization in front of our Customers. Integrated in the Customer Line, you will be in charge of a portfolio of Customers with whom you will build and maintain a trustful relationship all along the aircraft production cycle and in particular during the Final Assembly Line and Delivery Phases. You will negotiate major quality items to ensure Customer Acceptance.
Meet the team:
The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities help assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along two (soon to be three) production lines for the A220 and A320 Family aircraft. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft.
Your working environment:
Nearby 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 improve 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.
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessible. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Your challenges:
Support aircraft deliveries as part of the Delivery Multifunctional Team (MFT).
Ensure Quality items raised by the customer are assessed, answered and resolved.
Review Customer Satisfaction and provide feedback accordingly.
Participate in Customer Facing events such as Customer Centricity Events, Customer Information Sessions, etc.
Manage customer communication (during ASRM, Final Cabin, Delivery, dedicated quality meetings…) for all quality related topics whether it relates to cabin, structures, systems or paint
Define, prioritize and agree with Customers the quality Top Irritants and repetitive items for a specific Customer or across fleets to manage “Customer Feedback Loop” in cross functional teams (Quality, Operations, MAP, Engineering, Procurement, etc.)
Ensure risk management of quality topics (Major Manufacturing Incidents, Constituent Assembly Reallocation, Concession review, Quality Survey Reports, etc.
Launch and/or coordinate quality corrective actions and projects to enhance customer satisfaction (reduction of Customer repetitive items, Concession improvements, etc.)
Foster cross site and cross program actions consistency and anticipation mindset.
Ensure awareness of in-service issues within the CAD MFT and define the associated containment and communication strategy with the CAD MFT.
Approve Concessions based on Customer Specificity
Prepare and Provide Quality Statement to Customers on behalf of Airbus
Your boarding pass:
Education:
Recommended: Bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering, industrial engineering, or similar discipline. May substitute relevant experience in place of the degree.
Experience:
● Required: Minimum 5 years, preferably with an international aviation company in Aircraft Manufacturing/ Quality/Lean Management/ Quality Inspection of entire Aircraft or Aircraft installations
Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:
● Understanding of Customer Expectations and Needs
● Ability to answer Customer Technical Queries
● Manage Customer Acceptance Process
● Understand Customer Knowledge
● Interact and Influence
● Knowledge of Fulfill Customer Order Process
● Quality Fundamentals
● Understanding of Authorities, Regulations, Standards
● Export Control Basics
● Good Knowledge about non-conformance management and Root Cause Analysis methods within Airbus.
● Strong and effective Practical Problem Solving skills.
● Knowledge of the Production process and build cycle.
● Knowledge of rules for aircraft design and manufacturing
● Knowledge of aircraft mechanical & electrical installation.
● Familiar with the American aviation market, its Airlines and Airline Representatives
● Ability to quickly understand procedural and technical documents.
● Demonstrated project management skills
Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):
● Fluency reading, writing and speaking English
● Strong communication skills through all levels of the organization and Functions. Ability to adapt communication at different levels
● Strong international communication skills
● Strong presentation skills.
● Strong negotiation skills
● Ability to launch and host virtual meetings with Google Meet
Technical Systems Proficiency:
● Familiar with SAP system (preferred)
Travel Required:
● 10% Domestic and International
Decision Making, Complexity:
● Person will have decision making power within the guidelines and procedures linked to the listed responsibilities defined above. For example taking decisions at site MFTs (Multi-Functional Teams), SQCDPs (Safety Quality Customer Delivery, People routines), and cross-site or program levels.
● Person will have decision making power formally delegated to him/her from his/her manager.
● Person will have decision making power within the defined scope of SME (Subject Matter Expert) for which they can and may be nominated.
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.
Employment Type:
Permanent
Experience Level:
Professional
Remote Type:
On-site
Job Family:
Quality Assurance <JF-QU-QA>
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Job Posting End Date: 03.28.2024
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