Head of Quality - A220

Airbus • Mobile, AL

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for Head of Quality - A220 to join our team based in Mobile, AL. Position Summary: As a key leader within the network of Single Aisle Quality Managers, the Head of Quality - A220 will be responsible for the deployment and continued compliance of the Quality Management System (QMS) for the A220 Program in Mobile, Alabama. You will lead a team of quality professionals to ensure aircraft are assembled, tested, and attested in full alignment with airworthiness and quality requirements, from section arrival through formal transfer to the flight line (TOT). Aircraft manufacturing control and release based on Airworthiness requirements is a key fundamental part of the role to include surveillance and improvement for the scope of incoming parts, section arrival through to the formal transfer of the aircraft to the flight line and delivery (TOT). This position reports operationally to the HO A220 Mobile and functionally to the HO A220 Quality. Operationally and day to day, the candidate will report into the HO A220 Mobile for the execution aspects of the position. The accountability of the quality strategy, system and budget reports to the HO Quality A220. In line with the Airbus leadership model, manage direct team(s). Engage, develop and motivate the direct team(s), within Airbus Values using the HR processes & development tools. Build a trustful and inclusive environment, promoting collaboration with facts driven decisions and an out of silos mindset. Ensure deliverables on time, cost and quality to ensure Customer Satisfaction; escalate risks and opportunities. Encourage innovation and continuous improvement by detecting and eliminating non added-value activities. Secure the business at short/mid/long term, contributing to increase Airbus profitability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical/Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience in Production Quality Departments (Aerospace or manufacturing).
• Minimum 10 years experience in Aerospace or an equivalent environment, preferably linked to shop floor/operations.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a management role within Quality or an equivalent function.
• Demonstrated Senior Manager or Director-level capability.
• Quality experience required or equivalent expertise in conformity/Business Management Systems or operations certification.
• Deep understanding of EASA Part 21G (Production Approval Organization) requirements.
• Proficiency in AOS/Lean/Kaizen approaches and Root Cause Analysis methods.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills within an international context.
• Technical proficiency in Google Workspace
• Authorized to Work in the US

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Level Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Quality and Manufacturing Systems.

Responsibilities

• Secure the effectiveness of the Airbus QMS and maintain necessary approvals (TCCA) by providing evidence of compliance to authorities and customers.
• Oversee inspection, test, and certification systems to ensure aircraft conformity and formal airworthiness release at key milestones.
• Act as the "Voice of the Customer," managing customer inspections and driving down the Cost of Non-Quality (CnQ) through continuous process improvements.
• Manage the A220 Quality operational budget and ensure inspection efficiency meets unit cost targets.
• Manage a team of 5–7 direct reports, focusing on skills development, training, and maintaining best-in-class competence levels.
• Coordinate with Central Quality functions and provide transparency through KPIs regarding FAL-Mobile performance.
• Deploy and manage the Safety Management System (SMS) for the facility, including chairing Safety System Review meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
• retirement savings plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
• Paid time off
• personal time
• holidays
• generous paid parental leave program
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans)
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”)
• other supplemental benefit coverages
• Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University
• unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path
• opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes
• national and international mobility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees