Aerospace Quality Assurance Manager | Lead Lean Compliance

Airbus; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Profit sharing

Retirement savings plan

ESOP

Paid time off

Health insurance

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. seeks a strategic Quality Assurance Manager to direct quality compliance, continuous improvement, and operational execution across our Texas operations. You will lead a 13-member QA team and drive a zero-escape, right-first-time culture aligned with Lean principles.

You will shape budgets, mentor staff, and ensure rigorous compliance with FAA, AS9100, EASA, and global standards while coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, reliable aircraft components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• Ten (10) or more years in the aerospace industry.
• Five (5) or more years in a management role.
• MUST HAVE a valid, current Airframe and Powerplant License.
• Extensive knowledge of aerospace industry, helicopter MRO components and special processes.
• Ability to lead and direct complex assignments.
• Ability to manage cost and schedule for large $1M+ projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA team of inspectors and drive zero-escape culture and right-first-time quality.
• Ensure compliance with FAA, AS9100, EASA and global standards.
• Shape departmental budgets and guide career development of staff.
• Oversight of Quality Management System and internal/external audits.

Skills

Quality leadership

Lean manufacturing

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

People management

A&P license

FAA regulations

AS9100

EASA

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Airframe & Powerplant License

Job description

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. seeks a strategic Quality Assurance Manager to direct quality compliance, continuous improvement, and operational execution across our Texas operations. You will lead a 13-member QA team and drive a zero-escape, right-first-time culture aligned with Lean principles.

You will shape budgets, mentor staff, and ensure rigorous compliance with FAA, AS9100, EASA, and global standards while coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, reliable aircraft components.