Head of QA – Space AIT Manufacturing

Airbus; Getafe; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Airbus Defence and Space SAU is seeking a QA Leader to head and grow the QA team for space sector projects, including satellites and aerostructures. The role covers coordinating inspections, managing non-conformities, and delivering QA documentation throughout assembly, integration and test (AIT).

The candidate will lead QA in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering, Materials and Processes, and AIT management, ensuring a proactive quality culture and efficient processes.

Formación

• Engineering degree or equivalent (Physics, Chemistry, etc.).
• At least 5 years of experience in the quality domain for space sector projects.
• Experience coordinating people.
• Languages: fluent in Spanish (at least C1) and English.
• Objectives oriented.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, motivate and develop the team of QA engineers.
• Act as focal point of QA engineers towards other areas.
• Report to Head of Quality Plant.
• Prepare executive summaries and KPIs.
• Harmonize activities and practices within QA team.
• Promote a preventive quality mindset in production/AIT teams.
• Ensure QA documentation (QA Plan, QC Plan, inspection reports).
• Coordinate subcontracted inspection services in the cleanroom.
• Consolidate QA budget and resources across projects.
• QA activities across Satellites and aerostructures for launchers.
• Identify measures to reduce cost of quality.
• Perform QA operative work on projects as needed.
• Act as main contact for quality matters in AIT phases.
• Coordinate inspections (incoming/outgoing, KPIs).
• Manage non-conformities and deviations in AIT phases.
• Organize reviews like Integration Readiness Reviews.

Conocimientos

Team coordination

Quality assurance

Stakeholder management

Spanish (C1) & English

Educación

Engineering degree

Physics/Chemistry background

Descripción del empleo

Airbus Defence and Space SAU is seeking a QA Leader to head and grow the QA team for space sector projects, including satellites and aerostructures. The role covers coordinating inspections, managing non-conformities, and delivering QA documentation throughout assembly, integration and test (AIT).

The candidate will lead QA in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering, Materials and Processes, and AIT management, ensuring a proactive quality culture and efficient processes.