Program Quality Engineer

Airbus • Columbus, MS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At Airbus, quality is at the heart of everything we fly. We are looking for a Program Quality Engineer to oversee the development of our Quality Management System and Material Review Board (MRB) processes. In this role, you will leverage SAP data analytics, Lean methodologies, and RCCA strategies to eliminate defects and streamline our manufacturing processes. From coordinating with the FAA to influencing senior leadership through KPI reporting, you will be the compelling force behind our operational success.

Meet The Team: When you join the Quality Management team at AHI, you aren’t just joining a department; you’re joining a global network of problem-solvers. Our team sits at the intersection of engineering, production, and regulatory compliance. We are a diverse group of specialists—from Six Sigma Black Belts to FAA experts—who thrive on data and detail. We don’t just find "what" went wrong; we collaborate daily with our design holders in France and Germany to figure out "why" and how to make it better. If you value integrity, technical precision, and a supportive team culture that treats every challenge as a learning opportunity, you’ll fit right in.

Your Working Environment: On the eastern border of Mississippi you’ll find Columbus, home to our Helicopter manufacturing and assembly lines and Center of Excellence for the entire North America region. It’s here that we produce the UH-72A Lakota Helicopters for the U.S. Army in addition to the H-125 aircraft for civil and commercial customers.

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science Degree in field of technology, aviation, engineering, business, manufacturing or related experience
• 5 years in aviation maintenance or manufacturing environment, quality, industrial manufacturing or engineering
• Knowledge of FAA Regulations
• Knowledge of AS9100 Quality Requirements and Systems
• Data Collection, Analysis and Report Creation
• Technical knowledge of Airbus Products/Programs and Individual and/or Group Facilitation
• Advanced Digital Literacy
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Google Suite
• US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Industrial Technology, Aerospace, Industrial, Quality or Manufacturing Engineering
• AS9100 Auditor Experience
• 5 years in aviation maintenance or manufacturing environment, quality, industrial manufacturing or engineering
• AS9100 Lead Auditor Certificate
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Certification
• ASQ Quality Engineer Certificate
• FAA A&P

Responsibilities

• Analyze non-conformities and initiate appropriate corrective actions to avoid recurrence.
• Define and improve the Quality processes within the AHI by identifying Cost of Non-Quality drivers and improving processes in order to reduce defects.
• Generate Key Performance Indicator reports using SAP and other related tools to measure Quality performance and communicate to senior leadership.
• Participate in the Material Review Board to ensure timely correction of Non-conformities
• Support inspection personnel when issues arise in order to determine root cause and corrective action.
• Review, develop, and analyze dashboards and visual management tools to identify deficiencies in the quality system
• Compile and analyze statistical data for non-conformities, Key Performance Indicators and other quality department metrics to identify trends, problem areas and give feedback to implement appropriate corrective actions to prevent recurrence and improve the quality management system
• Monitor digital platform for collection and archiving reports for FOD, housekeeping, tool inventories, lost tools and lost item
• Support Inspection personnel on SAP / Nonconformity Management (NCM) data analysis and quality implementation processes and issues that arise due to discrepancies
• Create, Review and update company manuals, policies, procedures and forms to improve and streamline company processes
• Implement and supervise inspection plans and test processes to ensure that quality assurance standards are achieved
• Use and train others on PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) and RCCA (Root Cause & Corrective Action).
• Act as primary Quality interface to resolve system, product, and design defects received at AHI.
• Ensure qualified suppliers are being used, and coordinate improvement processes with Supply Chain Quality Managers for low performing suppliers.
• Supervise the generation and handling of FAIs within AHI and suppliers, as applicable.
• Apply processes and metrics such as, but not limited to SQCDP, key performance indicators, practical problem solving (PPS), plan do check act (PDCA), root cause and corrective action and other quality department metrics to support continuous improvement of company policies, procedures, and processes ensuring that company objectives are on target
• Suggest and implement changes in working conditions, and use of equipment to increase the efficiency, safety and quality of department and work crew
• Uphold the standard of Airbus Core Values by being open to challenges with integrity, commitment, confidence, teamwork, customer focus, respect and reliability
• Prepare audit checklists and support internal audits of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory authorities and maintain external audit readiness
• Coordinate with FAA and AS9100 authorities during audit preparation, audit execution, and maintenance of the Quality System surveillance.
• Assist with coordination to external regulatory authorities (FAA, AS9100).
• Ensure validation and surveillance of Special Processes applied at AHI.
• Ensure the implementation of customer and Type Design Holder requirements in the Quality System.

Benefits

• 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”)
• Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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