Engineering Quality Manager for Flight Control System developments (M/F)

Airbus Aircraft; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Operations SAS in Toulouse seeks a Quality Business Manager for the Engineering Systems Community to ensure top-quality engineering projects and enhance Design Right First Time across the aircraft life cycle.

You will join a collaborative, innovative environment focused on process excellence, risk management, and continuous improvement, reporting to the Quality Engineering leadership and working with embedded software teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality management for engineering projects (aerospace).
• Ability to coach engineering teams to adhere to design processes and quality standards.
• Strong collaboration with stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Coach engineering teams to ensure adherence to design processes and quality standards.
• Lead Process Assurance Reviews and participate in Design Reviews to ensure compliance with specifications.

Skills

Quality management

Coaching & mentoring

Stakeholder collaboration

MBSE

Embedded software

Tools

SCADE

DO-178/DO-331

MBSE tools

Job description

Job Description

Toulouse, France. As Quality Business Manager for the Engineering Systems Community, your main role will be to ensure the highest quality level of the engineering projects. The final ambition is to improve Design Right First Time in order to prevent any issues throughout the aircraft life cycle.

Airbus Commercial Aircraft – Engineering Quality Manager (M/F)

As Quality Business Manager for the Engineering Systems Community, your main role will be to ensure the highest quality level of the engineering projects. The final ambition is to improve Design Right First Time in order to prevent any issues throughout the aircraft life cycle.

Within Quality Engineering, we’re more than just a team - we’re a supportive community. We foster a safe and inclusive culture where your contributions are valued, and your growth is actively encouraged. Expect an environment built on collaboration, empowerment, continuous learning, and accountability. We are deeply committed to the well‑being and development of our people, ensuring you have the resources and support you need to thrive. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team where diverse backgrounds come together to create a strong sense of unity and shared purpose.

Your working environment

Global capital of aeronautics and European capital for space research, Toulouse is a dynamic city in the southwest of France served by an international airport. Ideally located between the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic ocean and close to the Pyrenees mountains, it offers plenty of options for outdoor activities.

How we care for you

• Financial rewards : Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.
• Work / Life Balance : Extra days‑off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services.
• Wellbeing / Health : Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.
• Individual development : Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e‑learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

Your challenges

• Process Support and Coaching : coach the engineering teams to ensure full adherence to design processes, maximize deliverable quality, and achieve engineering excellence.
• Process Assurance Excellence : Conduct Process Assurance Reviews and serve as a quality panel member in Design Reviews. You will establish clear evidence of compliance to Formalized specifications development processes following the V‑cycle, from specifications to integration and validation of certifiable embedded softwares. You help teams to identify gaps and define recovery actions ahead of program milestones.
• Proactive Risk Management : Facilitate Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA) sessions to anticipate and mitigate potential design risks.
• Continuous Improvement : Lead Practical Problem Solving (PPS) initiatives to resolve complex issues, and leverage digital tools and analytics to enhance quality methods.
• Quality Culture : Promote and embed a strong quality mindset across all contributing engineering teams.

Your boarding pass

• Mindset and approach : A proactive, curious, and pragmatic professional with a strong interest in process, methods and digital transformation. If you love learning and continuous improvement, you will thrive here.
• Communication & Collaboration : Good interpersonal skills with a collaborative spirit. You feel comfortable facilitating exchanges, listening to stakeholders, and working closely with engineering teams.
• Technical Background : A first experience in embedded software development (SCADE, DO-178/DO-331), combined with foundational knowledge or a strong interest in systems engineering and MBSE methodologies. We value your drive to learn and develop these skills on the job just as much as your current technical background.
• Soft Skills over Perfection : Because this role relies heavily on human interaction and coaching, your open mindset and willingness to support others are just as crucial as your technical expertise.
• Language : Professional fluency in English.

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Company

Airbus Operations SAS

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Quality Assurance

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