Supply Chain Quality Manager - Cabin

Job Title

Supply Chain Quality Manager – Procurement (Cabin Equipment Work Packages) – United States

• Develop and manage cabin equipment work packages, including monuments, floor-to-floor, IFE, and seats.
• Perform daily supplier quality management and supply‑chain surveillance to ensure on‑time and on‑quality aircraft deliveries.
• Conduct regular audits, assessments, and industrial risk management activities with suppliers.
• Initiate and champion robust recovery plans and corrective action plans (CID) with suppliers to restore performance to Airbus standards.
• Monitor supplier performance through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and manage supplier surveillance via audits and assessments.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders—Multi‑Functional Team leaders, Programs, and final assembly lines—to maintain alignment on quality objectives.
• Prepare, support, and lead regular industrial senior‑management and quality supply‑chain reviews (PRMs) with key suppliers.
• Drive the maturity and capability of cabin suppliers’ manufacturing and supply‑chain processes to proactively avert supply failures and support industrial ramp‑up phases.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field (Master’s preferred). Equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 6–8 years of experience in a procurement operations environment focusing on monitoring, auditing, and supplier development (10+years in aerospace or manufacturing highly preferred).
• Strong understanding of supply‑chain and quality processes, familiarity with quality core tools, QMS, international management standards, auditing/assessing, IPCA+, and CCP tools.
• Certifications such as Green Belt/Black Belt or CPIM are preferred.
• Fluent, negotiation‑level English and the ability to articulate complex industrial situations clearly to influence decision‑making at all levels.
• U.S. work authorization; applicants must have current work authorization.
• Ability to travel up to 50% and work on‑site at supplier sites or Airbus offices minimum 4 days per week.

• Competitive base salary, incentive compensation (including profit sharing), retirement savings plan, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid time off, personal time, holidays, and parental leave program.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage—medical, high‑deductible plans, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, and supplemental benefits.
• Upskilling and development opportunities through global Leadership University and e‑learning courses.
• Potential relocation assistance for qualified positions.

Located in Newport Beach, CA. Travel up to 50% (domestic and international) is required.

Airbus Group is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Work authorization is required for U.S. positions.

Employment is  position may be revised or changed at the discretion of Airbus.