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Operational Quality Conformance Manager A350 WLC

Hybrid in Illescas·Full-time·Added 4 months ago (last checked 26 Oct)

Airbus Spain

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Our summary

Work mode
Hybrid, Illescas
Contract
Temporary, full-time hours
English
Required
Education
University degree
Benefits
Private health insurance, life insurance

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Skills

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.

  • Attractive salary.

  • Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.

  • Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.

  • Benefits such as life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.

  • On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.

  • Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

  • Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.

  • Option to access special rates in products & benefits.

The role

An opportunity for a Quality Conformance Manager has arisen within Airbus Operations, Illescas (Toledo).

The selected candidate will join the A350 Wing Lower Cover Production Team.

As the primary guardian of product integrity and manufacturing excellence, the jobholder will spearhead quality standards and manage critical customer interfaces. The team is multidisciplinary and operates in a high-energy environment, balancing urgent floor-level interventions with long-term strategic quality planning and digitalization initiatives to drive the plant toward "Gold Standard" excellence.

What you'll do

RESPONSIBILITIES
The main tasks of the jobholder will be:

  • Operational Excellence: Resolve urgent quality incidents on the production line and lead cross-functional teams in Practical Problem Solving (PPS) for complex technical issues.

  • Customer Relationship Management: Act as the primary Quality focal point for the customer, leading multifunctional teams to address and resolve quality complaints.

  • Regulatory & Compliance: Define product quality requirements for inspection dossiers and manage the Quality Authorizations framework to ensure personnel certification.

  • Quality Governance: Enforce industry-defined Quality Standards and oversee critical objects such as Quality Escapes, Audits, Manufacturing Non-Conformances, and Concessions.

  • Strategic Leadership: Lead innovation and digitalization projects to streamline quality processes while providing expert compliance advice across the organization.

  • Integrated Support: Embed within the Component Delivery Team (CDT) to align quality milestones with production goals and act as an internal SME/coach for Aviation Safety.

SKILLS

SKILLS
Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to knowing you:

  • Education: Aeronautical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering degree.

  • Experience: 1 -3 years of proven experience in a high-demand manufacturing environment.

  • Soft skills: Exceptional interpersonal, persuasion, and conflict-resolution skills. Ability to lead by influence in multifunctional settings and a proactive "hands-on" mindset.

  • Languages: Advanced level in English (C1).

  • Technical knowledge: Mastery of Quality Management tools (PFMEA, MSA, Control Plans) and proficiency in drafting technical documentation and workflows.

  • Valuable / Nice to have: Previous experience in the Aerospace sector and knowledge of standards such as SARI/SMS/Events (MC.PS.07) or Management of Non-Conformities (MC.QU.02).

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Employment Type

Agency / Temporary

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Entry Level

Quality Assurance

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to doseveral weeks in all
  1. Apply online

  2. Screening and preselection · With Talent Acquisition team

  3. Call or short video interview

    With Talent Acquisition team

    Selected applicants are offered a call or a short video interview.

  4. Technical test, case study or online assessment

    Not every role

    Some roles include technical tests, case studies or online assessments.

  5. Business interviews

    With business team and Talent Acquisition team

    One or more interviews with the business team and Talent Acquisition, in person or by video; HR, technical and competency-based discussions.

  6. Offer and onboarding · With Human Resources

  • The process may take several weeks.
  • Recorded video interviews, where used, are reviewed by a human.

About Airbus Spain

Airbus is a global leader in aerospace, manufacturing commercial aircraft, helicopters, and defense and space systems. With its headquarters in Toulouse, France, Airbus operates across multiple countries and employs over 130,000 people worldwide. The company is known for its commercial aircraft families like the A320 and A350, as well as its military programs such as the Eurofighter and Eurodrone.

In Spain, Airbus has a significant presence with major sites in Getafe, Madrid, and other locations, focusing on defense, space, and aerostructures. The Spanish operations are integral to Airbus's military aircraft programs and engineering excellence. For international professionals, Airbus Spain offers opportunities in a multicultural environment, with roles in engineering, IT, and manufacturing. The company supports relocation and provides a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration.

Industry
Aerospace
Founded
1970
Employees
100,000–150,000
Headquarters
Toulouse, France
In Spain
Getafe, Madrid, Seville

Good to know if you are moving

  • Airbus Spain has major engineering and manufacturing sites in Getafe, Madrid, and Seville, offering opportunities in defense and aeronautics.
  • The company offers structured graduate programs like the 'Discover' and 'Master' internships, which are open to international candidates.
  • Airbus supports relocation for international hires, including visa assistance and integration support.
  • Spain is a key hub for Airbus's military aircraft programs, including the Eurofighter and A400M, providing unique career opportunities.
  • Airbus Spain has a multicultural work environment, with English as a common working language in many teams.

In their own words

About the company & team

Airbus Operations SL

Additional information

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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