Jigs, Tools, & Measurements Systems QA Engineer

Airbus • Mobile, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for defining, measuring and managing the quality requirements for A320 Family aircraft assembly jigs, tools, and measurement systems at the Final Assembly Line (FAL) - USA. Your Challenges : Define Quality Assurance (QA) requirements in the technical specifications for Airbus Jigs, tools and measurement systems. Coordinate and lead QA measures with Jigs, tools and measurement systems suppliers and monitor their implementation. Participate in supplier evaluation, pre-development production concepts, defining testing characteristics, and verifying that new production and control means align with established requirements. Define and conduct all relevant QA activities (Verification and validation, measurement system analysis, inspection plans…) Conduct product testing in manufacturer and purchaser sites. Including but not limited to acceptance, commissioning and validation tests from small standalone tooling to entire production lines and integrated industrial systems. Coordination of logistical activities related to testing and support coordinate metrology tasks on new and in production means. End to end non-conformity management during the design, manufacturing and commissioning phases for all relevant products. Including investigation, correspondence, resolution and documentation. Perform troubleshooting by determining root causes of errors and both initiating and verifying the effectiveness of remedial measures. Collaborate with development teams to analyze requirements, define measurement means and processes, evaluate uncertainty, and design and implement robust measurement systems. Evaluate and cascade geometric and dimensional tolerances from high-level requirements to the specific product, ensuring that tooling capabilities are fully aligned with the necessary task specifications. Provide production support for measurement and tolerancing issues. Assist with the resolution of non-conformities. Provide reporting on all assigned projects. Operate all applicable process steps in the FU.IN.03.02 (Develop and Realize Integrated Industrial Systems and Jigs & Tools) and FU.IN.03.06 (Implement Measurement Systems) Airbus processes. Other duties as assigned: Propose changes to improve the relevant processes, resolve process non-conformances and contribute to process risk analysis management Lead special projects assigned by the manager. Support the operational day to day activities for the FAL including coordinating subcontractor activities on the site. Oversee/lead root cause analysis investigations. Audit reports/documentation for accuracy/thoroughness. Support other departments as needed. Act as a technical expert to call for tender processes including contributing to creation of subcontract specifications and scope of work statements. Provide technical and subcontracting advice and counsel to program managers, engineering personnel, and other related functions such as finance, quality and contract administration. Responsible for tracking, follow-up and report on corrective action plans regarding service delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or a related technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 or more years experience in quality assurance in a manufacturing environment
• 5 or more years experience implementing and utilizing measurement systems in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing quality requirements
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical/pneumatic/hydraulic/electrical systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of tolerancing and metrology concepts and industrial applications
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, etc.)
• Strong technical capabilities (analysis of system/machine function, root cause analysis of equipment failures, experience with measurement/electric/pneumatic/hydraulic/PLC systems).
• Data analysis and presentation skills – ability to technically explain tooling/equipment issues.
• Strong organization skills – able to oversee many ongoing topics
• Flexibility to quickly shift priorities based on the needs of the FAL.
• Capable of managing complex topics with many stakeholders.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to facilitate resolution of urgent maintenance topics.
• Eligible for employment in US.
• Capable to independently make complex technical decisions related to assigned projects
• Decisive regarding quality acceptance standards of tooling and measurement systems

Nice To Haves

• Related technical certifications preferred (GD&T, Metrology, QA/QC, CAD…)
• OSHA certifications preferred
• Catia experience preferred.
• Experience with coordinate metrology software.
• Microsoft or Google suite applications.

Responsibilities

• Define Quality Assurance (QA) requirements in the technical specifications for Airbus Jigs, tools and measurement systems.
• Coordinate and lead QA measures with Jigs, tools and measurement systems suppliers and monitor their implementation.
• Participate in supplier evaluation, pre-development production concepts, defining testing characteristics, and verifying that new production and control means align with established requirements.
• Define and conduct all relevant QA activities (Verification and validation, measurement system analysis, inspection plans…)
• Conduct product testing in manufacturer and purchaser sites. Including but not limited to acceptance, commissioning and validation tests from small standalone tooling to entire production lines and integrated industrial systems.
• Coordination of logistical activities related to testing and support coordinate metrology tasks on new and in production means.
• End to end non-conformity management during the design, manufacturing and commissioning phases for all relevant products. Including investigation, correspondence, resolution and documentation.
• Perform troubleshooting by determining root causes of errors and both initiating and verifying the effectiveness of remedial measures.
• Collaborate with development teams to analyze requirements, define measurement means and processes, evaluate uncertainty, and design and implement robust measurement systems.
• Evaluate and cascade geometric and dimensional tolerances from high-level requirements to the specific product, ensuring that tooling capabilities are fully aligned with the necessary task specifications.
• Provide production support for measurement and tolerancing issues.
• Assist with the resolution of non-conformities.
• Provide reporting on all assigned projects.
• Operate all applicable process steps in the FU.IN.03.02 (Develop and Realize Integrated Industrial Systems and Jigs & Tools) and FU.IN.03.06 (Implement Measurement Systems) Airbus processes.
• Propose changes to improve the relevant processes, resolve process non-conformances and contribute to process risk analysis management
• Lead special projects assigned by the manager.
• Support the operational day to day activities for the FAL including coordinating subcontractor activities on the site.
• Oversee/lead root cause analysis investigations.
• Audit reports/documentation for accuracy/thoroughness.
• Support other departments as needed.
• Act as a technical expert to call for tender processes including contributing to creation of subcontract specifications and scope of work statements.
• Provide technical and subcontracting advice and counsel to program managers, engineering personnel, and other related functions such as finance, quality and contract administration.
• Responsible for tracking, follow-up and report on corrective action plans regarding service delivery.

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 an d 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