Quality Project Manager

Airbus • Kinston, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for a Quality Project Manager to join our Quality department based in Kinston, NC. We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized aviation Quality project leader to join the Quality team. This role will be critical in continuously improving cross-functional processes that drive product quality. The ideal candidate will be a project manager and technical expert who is passionate about leading change, process implementation, manufacturing and operational excellence. This role is responsible for defining, organizing and leading improvement projects in order to secure our manufacturing environment and ensure our aircraft are manufactured in accordance with international standards, regulatory requirements, and internal processes.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years experience in project management, quality assurance, quality control, manufacturing operations, manufacturing engineering / methods, or a similar role within the aviation industry.
• Willingness to travel up to 5% to domestic and/or international customers or suppliers
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of aviation Quality Management Systems, Safety Management Systems, and FOD programs, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience in managing operational projects with multiple stakeholders
• Strong demonstrated capabilities with project management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interaction with internal teams through all levels of the organization and functions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• High degree of flexibility and initiative.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, specifically in English, which is required for operating in a multicultural and multifunctional environment.
• Excellent people and stakeholder relationship management
• Proficient in Project Management tools, Manufacturing tools (MES) and quality management systems (QMS) used in manufacturing environments.
• Proficient and self-reliant in MS Office and Google Suite
• Eligible for employment in the US

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation, Quality Assurance, or a related field preferred.
• Preferred Experience leading industrial, capacity and quality assessments and transformations
• Certifications in project management, quality management, aviation safety, or regulatory compliance preferred, but not required.
• Familiarity with enterprise quality management software
• Proficient with Project Management tools and software
• Experience with aerospace-specific tools such as SAP, MES systems and statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP)

Responsibilities

• Support, lead, verify, and implement cross-departmental improvement projects.
• Identify recurring problems (both Airbus- and supplier-caused), initiate escalations, and develop and implement risk mitigation measures.
• Contribute technical and professional expertise for process and product quality improvements.
• Lead efforts to evolve systems and processes and implement resulting process improvements across the site cross-functional team.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to ensure quality requirements are integrated into production and sourcing processes.
• Propose and implement a Project Structure and Governance model to secure short term deliveries and create a solid foundation for the long term.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
• Paid time off including personal time
• Holidays
• Paid parental leave program
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University
• Unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses
• Opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes
• National and international mobility
• Relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior