Supply Chain Quality Manager - Equipment & Systems (North East US)

at  AIRBUS AMERICAS INC

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Airbus is looking for a Supply Chain Quality Manager to join our Equipment & Systems team within our Procurement Department in Herndon, VA.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for a large Tier 1 supplier (Collins) and is accountable for ensuring on time delivery and on quality of equipment & systems for Airbus Aircrafts during the program ramp-up. The Overseas Supply Chain Quality manager is in daily contact with suppliers, their wider supply chain management team, and internal customers (located in US and Europe). They draw on their past expertise in Industrial, Quality & Operations Management and strong relationship building skills to problem-solve and proactively mitigate Supply Chain issues. The nature of the job requires a high level of autonomy and a strong level of soft skills including communication.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Industrial Engineering or similar field. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or similar field

EXPERIENCE:

• Required: Minimum of 5 years professional experience in a procurement operations environment (monitoring, auditing, developing suppliers/operations) or equivalent.
• Preferred: 10+ years of relevant professional experience. Aerospace industry and/or manufacturing experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, DEMONSTRATED CAPABILITIES:

• Required: Knowledge of Supply Chain and Quality Processes
• Preferred: Knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering & Operations VSM, Quality Regulations, Quality Core Tools, Practical Problem Solving, International mgmt. system standards, Authorities / Regulations / Standards, Knowledge of QMS, Auditing/Assessing, IPCA+ and CCP tools

COMMUNICATION SKILLS (SPOKEN, WRITTEN, INFLUENCING, PROFICIENCY IN OTHER LANGUAGES):

• English (Reading – Speaking – Writing: Fluent/Negotiation)
• Communicating at all levels within the supplier’s organization and Airbus to influence the decision making
• Ability to summarize complex industrial situations in a clear manner
• Team Player with excellent communication skills, customer-oriented, problem solving and flexible way of working.

CITIZENSHIP:

• Authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
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EXPERIENCE LEVEL:

Professional

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: 10%

• Complete required trainings
• Special projects and stretch assignments
• Mentor new hires and support colleagues as needed