Supply Chain Quality Manager - PIAT

Airbus•Newport Beach, CA

23d•Remote

About The Position

Airbus Commercial is looking for a Supply Chain Quality Manager to join our Procurement department based in Orange County, CA. The position supports: on-time delivery and quality of composites parts from suppliers and their sub-tiers; assessment of the supplier's rate readiness; secures industrial quality performance to support future rates; consolidates the industrial risk outlook and mitigation actions. Meet the team: Airbus Procurement Operations team is made up of cross national teams of Supply Chain Quality Managers, Specialists, and Leads located in the EU, North America & Asia continents. Our mission is to acquire indirect goods and services for Airbus commercial aircraft and helicopters, playing a major role in generating value and giving 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 positive relationship building skills to problem-solve and proactively mitigate supply chain issues. Your working environment: Located in beautiful Southern California is our satellite office in Newport Beach, CA. This office supports our west coast procurement operations. Being just 10 miles from the beach provides a great opportunity to have your lunch al fresco and enjoy the California sunshine. This position is based remotely in the Orange County, CA area with travel by car and plane to supplier sites. How we care for you: 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 accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Industrial Engineering or similar field. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of education.
8+ years professional experience in a procurement operations environment (monitoring, auditing, developing suppliers/operations) or equivalent.
Knowledge and expertise of Quality Regulations, Quality Core Tools Knowledge, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Practical Problem Solving, International Mgmt. system standards, Authorities / Regulations / Standards, Knowledge of QMS, Auditing/Assessing, Aero Excellence and CMA tools (Industrial Capability and Capacity assessment tools) / Risk Management / Continuous Improvement (Lean Six Sigma) desirable.
Valid Driver’s License
Authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
Physical Requirements: The job content requires the ability to travel via car and airplane. Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and view computer monitor for long periods of time. Requires hearing and vision.

Nice To Haves

Green Belt/Black Belt certification, CPIM certification (Certified in Production & Inventory Management)

Responsibilities

Work onsite at either of the allocated supplier site minimum 3 days a week
Ensure maturity and robustness of Supplier's manufacturing and supply chain processes to avoid supply failures
Drive continuous improvement of Supply Chain related performances for deliveries of supplied products
Review supplier capacity and capability to secure ramp-up period as well as Airbus industrial objectives (major planning changes, ramp down, etc.)
Monitor and analyze performance through Key Performance Indicators and organizing the surveillance of the suppliers through audits, assessments, recovery plan and mission, CID (Corrective, Improvement, Development) and industrial risks management with internal and external concerned parties
Initiate and organize supplier's ramp-up capacity and capabilities assessments in order to secure ramp-up or major planning changes
Monitor major industrial risks, major changes (industrial transfers, major planning changes) and supporting design changes on an industrial point of view in order to protect Airbus operations
Initiate and follow recovery plans with Suppliers in case of delivery performances degradation to ensure deliveries are back to Airbus requirements
Manage Suppliers' preventive/corrective action plans so achievements are at the expected level in terms of end results.
Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, such as MFT leaders, Programs and Final Assembly Lines (FALs). This includes communication, customer / supplier relation & meetings, and improvement actions.

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.
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.

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