Spanish Fort, Alabama, United States
Onsite
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Job Description:
Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a highly skilled Supplier Quality Engineer
to join our Procurement department based in Mobile, AL.
You will be part of a team serving as a critical bridge between our production lines and global supply base, specifically focusing on multi-site collaboration between Canada and the USA.
Meet the Team:
The Procurement team's mission is to acquire indirect goods and services for Airbus commercial aircraft and helicopters, playing a major role in generating value and contributing to the overall competitiveness of the company. Our team members ensure on-time delivery and on-quality of equipment and systems, drawing on their expertise in Industrial, Operations & Quality Management, and strong relationship building skills to problem-solve and proactively mitigate supply chain issues.
Your Working Environment:
On ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus’ strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.
How We Care for You:
Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.
Your Challenges:
As a Supplier Quality Engineer, your mission is to protect operations through rigorous technical analysis and proactive supplier management:
Multi-Site Collaboration: Act as the primary quality liaison and "Airbus representative" facilitating seamless communication between sites in the USA and Canada.
Root Cause Analysis & Supplier Negotiation: Conduct in-depth technical assessments of NCRs and design specifications to identify failure origins; act as the primary point of contact in direct negotiations with suppliers to adjudicate liability and define corrective action ownership following technical investigations.
Supplier Corrective Actions: Lead investigations with suppliers to define and implement robust corrective actions based on your findings.
Production Interface: Serve as the direct point of contact between the production floor and suppliers to resolve real-time quality roadblocks and participate in the go and see on the production line.
MRB & VRNC Management: Lead the MRB (Material Review Board) validation process for supplier VRNCs, ensuring technical compliance and robust dispositioning to maintain quality standards.
FAI Validation: Manage and validate First Article Inspections (FAI) with suppliers to ensure all components meet stringent aerospace standards before entering the production line.
Risk Mitigation: Investigate and identify future quality risks, synthesizing complex data for presentation to various management levels.
Your Boarding Pass:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, or Industrial).
Experience:
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in supplier quality or manufacturing engineering.
Technical Expertise: Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings (DWG) and a deep understanding of aerospace standards and regulations such as AS9100, TCCA, FAA, and EASA.
Problem Solving: Advanced experience in problem-solving methodologies and the ability to document information with high synthesis.
Soft Skills: You are autonomous, and possess the leadership skills required to influence both internal and external stakeholders.
Flexibility: You are prepared for worldwide business travel (up to 10%) and are flexible to coordinate with suppliers across different time zones.
Nature of Contacts:
On a daily basis, the job holder will interact with several FAL functions both in the US, Europe and Canada as well as Airbus industrial partners.
Physical Requirements:
Able to carry and lift documents, tools, drawings and electronic equipment up to 30lbs. Able to push/pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on a computer. Able to walk inside and outside buildings. Able to use stairs and go inside the ACs
Equal Opportunity: Airbus is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Airbus is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
As a leader in our field, Airbus provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.
Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.
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.
Company:
Airbus Americas, Inc.Employment Type:
US - Direct HireExperience Level:
ProfessionalRemote Type:
On-siteJob Family:
Quality Assurance <JF-QU-QA>------
Job Posting End Date: 07.24.2026------
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