Configuration Controller

Job Description

The configuration Quality Assurance Group Leader plays an instrumental role in ensuring the SA & WB Wing MCA is delivered from Broughton conforming to all Airworthiness and POA standards. The individual will be responsible for the MCA information for the whole industrial lifecycle, providing the necessary leadership and development opportunities for the Configuration team, ensuring robust stakeholder management of operational CDT & Functional interfaces, and supporting the Quality Operations Manager along with other quality business initiatives such as quality processes or quality project improvements.

• Manage the inspection reports for each MCA delivery for all three programs from Broughton
• Ensure all serialised parts are recorded correctly in the CAIR system (SAP PAC)
• Ensure all outstanding work orders are recorded in Chapter 5 to allow the Final Assembly Line to complete the MCA to the customer requirements
• Ensure all Wing re‑allocations are managed efficiently and effectively in line with relevant processes and procedures
• Validate the final Assembly Inspection Report (only if Aircraft trained)
• Ensure surveillance activities are adhered to throughout the business
• Assure that certification processes are consistently defined and applied within the business
• Coordinate and support engineers by ensuring that reported quality/technical issues from business teams and customers have appropriate corrective and preventive action taken by the accountable function
• Ensure process confirmation and surveillance activities on all product and process related activities conducted by those individuals who have been granted certification privileges
• Coordinate investigations to assess the probable cause of any deficiency noted during an audit, informing the accountable function and ensuring corrective and preventive action is taken
• Facilitate the use of Quality tools and techniques within the business area
• Lead and support Quality investigation & structured problem solving
• Provide coaching and development for Lineside Quality Engineers
• Escalate issues impacting Quality performance upward
• Complete any reasonable task requested by the Product Quality Manager to achieve required requirements

• Logical thinking, a structured approach to problem solving
• SAP based experience (APD/ARP/PAC)
• Problem solving and the ability to troubleshoot issues with a calm methodical approach
• Willingness to independently learn and develop yourself and others to optimise and respond to business queries as they are raised
• Good communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with ability to communicate at all levels of organisation and build reliable networks
• Ability to work independently, leading tasks when required, whilst keeping the team and the business updated on progress
• English language written and oral skills
• Lead by example living Airbus values (We are one/Teamwork, Customer Focus, integrity, Creativity, Respect, Reliability)