Director, A320 Quality Operation VSM

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Airbus Mobile Manufacturing Site (MMS) is looking for a Director, Quality Operations, VSM to join our Production Team Leadership in Mobile, AL. This position will direct, supervise and coordinate all operational Quality lineside activities in the Single Aisle Flowlines and the completion line and in other defined areas of responsibility. Manages, motivates and develops the Quality line side teams. Responsible for ensuring the Airbus Quality Standards of the entire A/C based on the defined inspection dossier and in accordance with the POA relevant regulations.

The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities help assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along with three production lines for the A220 and A320 Family aircraft. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft.

Nearby on ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus’ strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

• 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.

• Implement and secure the effectiveness of the Airbus Quality Management System by the independent quality function within the Flowline in Mobile for A320. Line 1, Line 2 and Completion Line.
• Verify and certify aircraft compliance through teams of trained, qualified, and independent Quality Lineside technicians.
• Responsible for QMS implementation and surveillance linked to Aircraft build by showing evidence of the effective compliance to the Quality Management System in front of the authorities.
• Support the VSM major process owners in the continuous improvement of process maturity and efficiency (produce AC and develop AC)
• Secure and develop the Airbus quality and safety standards in accordance with Airbus policies, national, and international authorities and laws.
• Ensures risks are managed and mitigated/prevented
• Secures a system of oversight and management of key areas
• Align and coordinate with the Single Aisle flowline management on Quality business. This includes stakeholder management including Operations, ME, engineering, and any other relevant departments.

• Implements a system to capture and improve Quality standard of product and process; including driving down CnQ related to VSM specific topics.
• Measures and reports quality KPIs to support continuous improvement in all areas of the business. Captures…