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Job Description:

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for an A220 Propulsion Systems Delivery and Quality Manager to join our Procurement Department based in Mobile, AL.

This position's responsibility is to lead the quality and conformity of the A220 "Podded Power Plant + Pylon" (here after designed as PQUAD) from delivery/induction into A220 Final Assembly Line in Mobile and be the Airbus primary representative in front of the Airline customer for all PQUAD presentations and/or inspections. During the Aircraft delivery phase, this person is part of the Aircraft delivery team and acts as the focal point for PQUAD Quality topics in front of the Airline Customer, with the support of involved suppliers and other functions (e.g. delivery transaction managers, FCMs, MAP...).

The jobholder is accountable for acting in compliance with the requirements as set forth in Airworthiness Chapter 561 - Approved Manufacturers - Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)

• The Procurement team's mission is to acquire indirect goods and services for Airbus commercial aircraft and helicopters, playing a major role in generating value and contributing to the overall competitiveness of the company. Our team members ensure on-time delivery and on-quality of equipment and systems, drawing on their expertise in Industrial, Operations & Quality Management, and strong relationship building skills to problem-solve and proactively mitigate supply chain issues.

• 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 accessible. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

• Run the Podded Power Plant and Pylon quality and conformity in compliance with A220 Quality Management System and Health/Safety standards, from induction into FAL-Mobile and until aircraft delivery to the Airline Customer.

• Be aware in a timely manner of the buy-off status of the PQUAD when transfer of title to Airbus Canada occurs in Mirabel (e.g. if there is any non-conformity request - NCR).

• Attend and support any PQUAD presentation to the Airline Customer

• Work with the Quality function (at FAL and in Mirabel) to ensure an accurate NCR status

• Handle and present non-conformities requiring Airline Customer notification with support of functions and supplier as appropriate.

• Manage snags raised by Airline Customer: the incumbent is accountable for snag closure within lead time and ensures snag buy back by A220 production organization.

• Manage and drumbeat any PQUAD related non-conformance (RNC, snag)

• Inspect reworked PQUAD sub-part or full PQUAD assemblies back to production to allow their re-introduction, present reallocation proposal to Airline Customer as needed. All work will be done in close relation with A220 Program, Quality, PQUAD Procurement, Supplier, and Delivery Transaction Managers.

• Ensure and strive to improve customer satisfaction by addressing CSIP feedback

• Actively contribute to continuous improvement within the A220 organization.

• Manage production escapes from upstream production cycle

• Participate in daily/weekly meetings as required for production scheduling, quality, and conformity topics

• Address customer concerns during A/C delivery phase in close coordination with engine and nacelle supplier and other functions within Airbus

• Support, within their perimeter, projects aiming at improving business efficiency and protection of Airbus interests (in line with A220 production cost abatement targets)

• Support as required value stream and customer transformation projects aiming at adapting and incorporating new systems and quality management tools.

• Support audits as required (internal and by Transport Canada Civil Aviation Authorities)

• Required: Bachelor's degree preferred. Technical background is required.

• Required: 3 or more years of working experience in aircraft propulsion systems and/or procurement related fields.

• Product knowledge: Engineering background preferred

• Knowledge of Supply Chain Quality processes. (i.e. audits, control processes, inspections, etc.)

• Ability to be autonomous

• Able to build/develop trustful relationships with team members, peers, collaborators (including industrial partners)

• English at advanced level, French would be a plus.

• Can effectively communicate complex issues and manage collaborators at a senior management level both internally and externally

• Leadership management: Act with integrity, influence others, manage conflict, assertiveness, decide, speak up, build team spirit

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and Google suite proficiency at intermediate level is expected

• Enterprise management software is required. SAP experience is preferred.

• Around 10% travel is common for this position

• Able to travel domestically and internationally sometimes on short notice.

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.

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