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Quality Aircraft Manager

On-site in Getafe·Full-time·Added 21 days ago (last checked 4 Oct)

Airbus Spain

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Getafe
Contract
Full-time
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Experience
3+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

  • Educated in an Aeronautical or Industrial Engineering degree or a related discipline.
  • At least 3 years of experience in Quality
  • Experience in managing people and conflicts.
  • Advanced level in English.
  • Advanced level in Spanish.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Able to propose new ideas.

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.

The role

An opportunity for a Quality Aircraft Manager has arisen within Airnus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). The selected candidate will join the Quality MRO Team.

What you'll do

You will ensure that the company's operational processes (develop, fulfil, support and source) comply with the quality assurance requirements, standards and internal or third party certification/approvals as defined in the Quality Management System (QMS) and quality plan for hardware/software/services.

You will devise and validate the hardware/software/services' control and inspection plan and ensure its proper implementation (using traditional and new methods, e.g. virtual/augmented reality).

You will monitor the conformity & attestation status.

Where deviations occur, you will be involved in the handling of the non- conformance including analysis of the deviations, monitoring of the corrective and preventive actions, as well as contributing to the improvement of the quality standards.

As such, you will collect, analyze, visualize and interpret the relevant process and/or in service performance data using available means (manual and automatic) to identify early process variations and to take effective actions by means of root cause analysis to mitigate and resolve any quality issues by supporting a robust PPS method application.

You will provide the evidence of conformity to processes and requirements to Programme Quality Assurance to ensure the satisfaction of customer requirements.

In new product / process / service development you will ensure that operational processes' lessons learnt and risk analysis are done early, and that relevant preventive quality standards are used in order to mitigate the risks and that a rigorous Development Plan (multi- functional reviews, maturity gates,...) is followed.

You will implement & operate Prevention Means (such as APQP, DFMEA). In case of software development you will ensure software and data integrity, verify and validate/certify the software and data in compliance with the appropriate standard for its specific application, e.g. on-board software, ground test software for prototype, small series production, simulation models, decision making support systems.

If applicable (within Procurement Quality), you will carry out supplier development and surveillance, supporting the qualification of supplier manufacturing processes and setting applicable requirements to suppliers.

If authorized, you will support the company's certifications and interfaces with external quality authorities (ISO, IAQG, EASA, etc.,).

Control and Inspection Plan, Product/Service Conformity for a given domain, Non Conformance Analysis and Action Plan, Supplier and Development Assurance Plan, APQP Key Business Deliverables (when owner).

to demonstrate conformity of processes and requirements for a given domain to Programme Quality Assurance and External Authorities (when authorized), to drive non conformity management at domain level for Programme Quality Assurance.

How you'll work

Agency / Temporary

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Experience Level

Professional

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
Website
airbus.com

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 Defence and Space SAU

Additional information

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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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