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Job Description: Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a to join our Manufacturing department based in Mobile, AL A Quality Conformance Manager will work in a multi-disciplinary environment. Ensure SMS implementation and operations at the level of his/her organization. Ensure Safety Risk/Threat Management for safety issues (e.g. systemic), Safety Assurance and Safety Promotion within his/her organization. Ensure consistency between Safety objectives defined at Corporate level and local Safety objectives. Contributes to the local Airbus FAL AOS (Airbus Operating System) Industrial strategy by defining, leading, coaching and deploying AOS ways of working within the Quality teams. With applicable technical business process knowledge, the jobholder will address systemic operational performance issues with piloted, standardized and sustainable solutions through the Airbus Operating System. Meet the team: From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, our team focuses on quality, productivity and efficiency. We ensure the highest quality of care and safety is built into each aircraft we assemble and maintain. Our team members make it happen.
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 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.
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Your challenges:
Primary Responsibilities (80%):
The employee is expected to be the SMS Officer Delegate for "O" organization with the following Roles and Responsibilities. Activities:
Received SMS training and became part of the SMS Officers community. Support / Animate / Train the local network of Safety Reps. Receives Speak-up subjects, assess and allocate SMS network employees to SMS cases and coordinate with Originator. Support and coordinate SMS cases to resolution, including escalation in case of difficulties. Maintain SMS files and records to EASA expectation level. Coordinate and support internal and external audits. Implement/develop/maintain the 4 SMS pillars activities. Identifies Aviation Safety topics - Threats (from behaviours, projects, gemba...) and Manage the topics via "The Management of Change". Deploy/Coordinate and Manage SMS KPI, Objectives and Maturity Assessment. Report key Safety topics to Function SMS. Support the product Safety information & training cascade. Promote Aviation Safety Culture. As part of the POA, follow and provide awareness to the SMS regulatory documentation. Be familiar and able to use the Human factor checklist and PPS tool.
Support to Identify applicable AOS bricks to enhance the Quality Department efficiency within the AOS frame: HSE / EEM / PSE / PCL and PEM domains of excellence. Create and deploy the selected bricks deployment strategy, including:
Using PDCA, deploy the identified bricks deployment strategy to reach the approved target maturity. Identify Key performance indicators to drive business performance. Includes monthly portfolio performance reviews and necessary corrective actions. Identify and Manage a team of AOS Change agents and ensure team development plans are in place to continually grow the team's competency by coaching and mentoring (learning paths/development) all necessary individuals (Blue and White Collars). Grow the knowledge and autonomy of Leaders, Supervisors and Managers and dedicated improvers by supporting the implementation of AOS/Lean standards and continuous improvement solutions. Ensure Alignment with core functional AOS site representative to ensure consistency with AOS industrial assessment scoring and where necessary support in the implementation/creation of new AOS Standards/Bricks.
Secondary Responsibilities (15%):
Identify areas for improvement where "new" technology could provide cost savings and/or efficiency gain. Perform regular surveys by observation, discussion, non-compliance review, hot topics, repetitive items, Production Stations and Customer Line feed-back, end Customers irritants, etc... Scout for new technology, in the Airbus network, suppliers, vendors, etc... Participate and support the creation of a portfolio and business case. In case of business case approval, support deployment.
Additional Responsibilities (5%):
Able to follow all OSHA, People / Aircraft safety and environmental regulations. Able to follow and encourage People Safety by using applicable PPE, following and exceeding Safety requirements. Able to be focused and promote Airbus values and Airbus leadership Model. Able to communicate in writing and verbally to various levels internally and externally. Able to understand specification, regulation and various technical documentation. Able to analyse data and perform Risk assessment. Able to perform PPS, 5 whys and introduction to Human factor.
Qualified Experience and Training: Education:
Experience:
Experience in a Process driving culture is required. Experience in Mentoring/Teaching is required. Understanding of AOS principle (preferred) or Lean principles.
Licensure/Certifications:
Travel Required:
Citizenship:
Clearance:
Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:
Management/leadership skills to control and direct a multifunction team Able to interface with multiple internal and external suppliers. High professionalism and respect for processes and procedures. Able to interface with multi-level of Management. Able to make quick decisions based on available information and Managing associated risk/threat. High ability to connect to the Quality Community across sites.
Communication Skills: Required:
Technical Systems Proficiency: Required:
Complexity of the Role:
High = Manage Network, Manage EASA requirements, Manage Multi-function team, Manage risk and threat to Aviation Safety.
Level of Decision Making:
Strategic = Aviation Safety Strategy and associated deployment = Short/Mid/Long term. Operational = Manage, Apply, Review and Propose changes to Policies and Processes. Tactical = React accordingly to Aviation Safety threat.
Physical Requirements:
Lifting, Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Sitting, Standing, Squatting/Kneeling, Walking, Speaking, Hearing, Vision, Manual Dexterity, Travel. Include estimated time or percentage for each factor and maximum weight for lifting. Vision: adequate to enter and read material on computer screens. Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions and other business interactions Hearing: able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office settings. Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals. Speaking: able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying size with or without amplification. Equipment Operation: Able to operate a wide range of personal and office electronic equipment. Working on jigs at the fuselage at a height of 15 feet. Able to work on hydraulic lifts sometimes at a height of up to 40 feet. Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 55lbs/25kg while engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects. Lifting: able to occasionally lift up to 55lbs/25kg. Pushing/Pulling: able to push/pull items in office areas. Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at the computer and in meetings. Squatting/Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves. Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time.
Take your career to a new level and apply online now! 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: US - Direct Hire
Experience Level: Professional
Remote Type: On-site
Job Family: Quality Assurance
------ Job Posting End Date: 07.25.2025
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