Quality Lead - Machine Tools & Process Improvement

Airbus Aircraft; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Operations SAS in Saint-Éloi, Toulouse, is seeking a Quality Line Side (QLS) professional to uphold quality excellence across the site. You will actively contribute to improvements and act as a close expert for operational teams in a dynamic industrial setting.

The role requires proven QA/QC experience in machine tool production, strong root cause analysis skills, and the ability to read technical documentation and standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quality assurance, quality control, and machine tool manufacturing processes.
• Strong expertise in root cause analysis (5M, 8D, PPS) and continuous improvement tools (Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma).
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, blueprints, manufacturing engineering standards, and specs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect non-conformance areas, write, decide, and manage NC follow-ups using SAP PGI, PEA, and PAC.
• Draft concessions (DQ1) and QSOI, set up MES/Andon, and execute parasitic CPB inspections.
• Serve as the area quality focal point (CNQ, customer returns) and run operational surveillance on people and processes.
• Alert, participate in, and coordinate MFTs (Means Qualification, Change, CP, PPV, PPS1-2) and ROPs.
• Coach operational teams on quality mindset and interface directly with Design Office and suppliers.

Skills

Quality assurance experience

Root cause analysis

Reading blueprints/standards

Tools

SAP PGI

PEA

PAC

Job description

Airbus Operations SAS in Saint-Éloi, Toulouse, is seeking a Quality Line Side (QLS) professional to uphold quality excellence across the site. You will actively contribute to improvements and act as a close expert for operational teams in a dynamic industrial setting.

The role requires proven QA/QC experience in machine tool production, strong root cause analysis skills, and the ability to read technical documentation and standards.