Senior Quality Engineer - AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security, defense and space focused customers meet their missions.

Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer's mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work.

Position Summary

Airbus U.S. is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented Sr. Quality Engineer to help us ensure that the manufacturing, performance, function, and documentation of our products are consistent across multiple programs and customers. This involves working with quality inspectors and the operations team at the assembly line to accomplish high-volume satellite production. The Sr. Quality Engineer will also work with a multifunctional team like supply chain and customers to assure the satellites are delivered with 100% compliance. The main mission is to identify and resolve non-conformities in accordance with the product requirements, driving thorough investigation with the support of engineering and other functions. The Sr. Quality Engineer will also capture, record, and implement Lessons Learned throughout the value stream.

Position Responsibilities

Production Quality Engineering: 60%

• Work with production and quality inspection Teams to evaluate nonconformances and provide remediation guidance. Ensure nonconformances are systematically documented and followed up.
• Facilitate and lead root cause investigations and definition of containment as well as corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform and maintain risk analyses, develop associated PFMEA and control plans.
• Organize internal process audits to validate production process capability and identify weaknesses to drive positive change.
• Validate repair instructions and execution when needed.
• Perform quality gate reviews to ensure finished satellites conform to design configuration and specifications.
• Interact dynamically with a multifunction group.
• Be a liaison for customers on production Non-conformances through the MRB process. Demonstrate professionalism in resolving customer concerns.
• Provide back-up for other Quality Assurance Engineers as needed.
• Comply with all safety and company policies.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Work on reducing KPI for Quality via CI.
• Work on different CI projects for the Quality Organization in relation to the Operation Excellence team.

Lessons Learned Project Management 30%

• Capture Lessons Learned in nonconformance resolution from engineering, the supply chain, and operations.
• Provide a conduit to Lessons Learned databases including internal, Airbus Europe, NASA, GIDEP, and audit Findings to share good practices across AirbusUS.
• Provide Lessons Learned cases to mitigate risk in Engineering Review Boards, Program Review Boards, Operations changes, and various other opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Document cost avoidance as a project metric.
• Seek out and implement opportunities to enhance effectiveness of the Continuous Improvement process.

Additional Responsibilities: 10%

• This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline (electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, industrial or aerospace) or applicable STEM field is required.
• Preferred: MBA or master's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience

Experience:

• Required: At least 5 years in a Quality Manufacturing or equivalent role.
• Preferred:
  • Exposure to quality management systems AS9100, IATF-16949 or ISO-9001 is a plus.
  • Experience using the Atlassian JIRA/Confluence/SAP tool sets.
  • Experience with SAP (or similar ERP software systems)
  • Experience with Product Lifecycle Management systems
  • Experience working in a Government Contracting environment, familiar with Government Contracting regulations and requirements.
  • Experience managing USG/DOD products and services.
  • Experience working directly with USG/DOD customers.

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Ability to be an active team player in multifunctional Teams. Collaborate in a respectful, transparent, and productive way.
• Ability to understand a process-based quality management approach. Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate groups, as well as influence peers. Ability to prioritize within a fast-paced environment and support high-volume production conditions.
• Understanding of or capability to utilize quality tools such as PFMEA, quality planning/control plans, statistical process control (SPC) techniques, root cause analysis and lean tools.
• Ability to understand satellite systems and components. Knowledge of functions, signal and power analysis, product integrity requirements, and insertion loss. Knowledge of aerospace conditions and effects to hardware including thermal (radiation and convection), vibration, and acceleration is a plus.
• Knowledge and/or experience with measurement tools and methods including: micrometers, calipers, durometers, X-Ray analysis, NDT, ohmmeters/multimeters, and oscilloscopes.
• Superb collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Professional written, presentation, and verbal communication
• Evaluating and interpreting contracts, data deliverables, and procedures
• Independent planning and organization
• Working with cross-functional teams and customers in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to think analytically and should be a problem solver and self-starter
• Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and information
• Ability to analyze and document business deliverables and processes
• Proven leadership skills, capability to direct efforts on complex solutions
• Demonstrated drive to research, identify and adopt innovative solutions
• Demonstrated capability of employing metrics to identify opportunities for improvement

Technical Systems Proficiency:

• Atlassian JIRA/Confluence/SAP tool sets
• PLM Solutions
• Microsoft Office 365 Suite
• Power Automate
• Power Apps

Travel Required: 0-10% Domestic

Eligibility: US Citizenship

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance required

Onsite: 90-95% dependent upon business needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents.
• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds including safety warnings or alarms.
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations, deliver information and participate in communications.
• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment.
• Carrying: able to carry documents, electronic equipment and/or supplies up to 20lbs/9kg.
• Lifting: able to lift documents, electronic equipment and/or supplies up to 20lbs/9kg.
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push/pull items in office areas.
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.
• Standing: able to stand for long periods of time.
• Walking: able to walk through office and outside areas including uneven surfaces.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.

As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to HR@airbusus.com.

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