Quality Supervisor (A320)

Airbus • Mobile, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Americas, Inc. is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead and coordinate operational Quality activities in a defined area of the A320 Single Aisle Flowline at its U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama. The role manages, motivates, and develops the Quality team, including Lead Inspectors, and ensures aircraft quality meets Airbus standards, the defined inspection dossier, and applicable Production Organisation Approval (POA) regulations.

The supervisor leads the Flowline Quality Line Side Inspection Team and oversees personnel qualification, aircraft production quality, non-conformance management, customer interactions, audit readiness, risk containment, and continuous improvement. The position works with production and cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues, implement regulatory requirements, improve processes, and deliver aircraft in accordance with quality, cost, and schedule targets. This is an onsite position. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; the degree is listed as preferred in the posting.
• At least 5 years of experience in aviation, such as manufacturing engineering, assembly processes, or production methods, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with quality and logistics rules in aviation manufacturing.
• Experience as a member and leader of an international team.
• Knowledge of aircraft manufacturing processes, particularly structure, mechanical, and paint tasks.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal customers and at different organizational levels.
• Ability to use GSuite and SAP; the posting also references Microsoft Office and the ability to work in different production management systems.
• Ability to work with aircraft-manufacturing principles, practices, methods, and tools; non-conformities and design query notes; and a quality management system.
• High degree of flexibility and initiative, a structured approach to work, and ability to manage complex information.
• Eligible for employment in the United States without sponsorship.
• Able to travel independently and at short notice.
• Able to see and read computer screens, electronic displays, documents, reports, and engineering drawings; hear conversations and production-floor alarms; and speak in conversations and meetings.
• Able to operate office and personal electronic equipment, some tools, and production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
• Able to carry and lift items up to 30 lb (14 kg), push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools, sit for extended periods, squat or kneel to access low shelving, stand, and walk through office and production areas, including uneven surfaces.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of leadership experience in aviation is highly preferred.
• Experience leading a team in a similar position is highly desirable.
• Ability to speak English is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop the Flowline Quality Line Side Inspection Team, including Lead Inspectors, and ensure inspection personnel meet Airbus Level 3 qualification requirements.
• Coordinate with Operations on competence and qualification management for Operations and Quality Focal Points and delegated production inspectors.
• Ensure aircraft production and the FOT milestone meet FAL-USA quality, cost, and lead-time targets.
• Manage and track non-conformities from creation through closure, and ensure Andon and Ultimate Andon issues receive priority within the MFT.
• Serve as the focal point for customer presentations and interactions, and represent Flowline to other departments and levels of the FAL.
• Train lead employees and assigned technicians in job procedures and methods; ensure compliance with workmanship rules, regulations, company policies, and procedures.
• Interface with departments to resolve problems and improve processes; conduct performance evaluations, recommend personnel actions, and collaborate with the Quality Manager on employee communications and personnel matters.
• Ensure employees comply with OSHA, safety, and environmental regulations; coordinate procurement of required consumables, tools, and equipment.
• Plan and control employee workloads and coordinate team support to meet approved delivery schedules.
• Mitigate quality-escape risks that could endanger aircraft production or product safety and launch immediate corrective actions.
• Ensure technical inspections throughout aircraft production are performed, documented, and attested to POA standards and inspection plans.
• Act as the focal point for external EASA audits within the area of responsibility and provide management with feedback analysis and trend information.
• Work within an MFT to resolve quality issues and maintain feedback loops with MAP, ME, QCM, AQCM, and the FCM Supervisor.
• Apply Airbus processes and policies, including PPV, First Validation, Intervention, MMI, and Quality Authorizations.
• Implement EASA-POA requirements in Flowline Product Quality and manufacturing; support and manage sustainable improvement projects and standardize ways of working.
• Define and implement work-level processes based on FAL operations experience and recommendations, identify opportunities for local adaptations, and lead continuous-improvement activities while documenting progress.
• Use AOS proficiency to own a QPS Brick and implement it into the station; lead or contribute to projects such as new station implementation and introduction of new versions.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and incentive compensation, which may include profit-sharing schemes.
• Retirement savings plan and opportunity to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid time off, including personal time and holidays.
• Paid parental leave program.
• Medical insurance options, prescription coverage, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and other supplemental coverage.
• Upskilling and development opportunities through the global Leadership University, including access to more than 10,000 e-learning courses, certifications, career-path development, accelerated development programs, and national and international mobility.

What This Job Offers

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