Aerospace Quality & Compliance Leader

Airbus; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston, Inc in Kinston, NC seeks a Quality Operations Manager to ensure aerospace quality and regulatory compliance across production, working to meet customer expectations. You will lead quality initiatives, drive improvements, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to sustain product safety and reliability.

The role requires senior quality leadership with 10+ years in regulated aerospace environments, CQE/CQA certification, and travel up to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Quality Management; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of quality management experience in regulated aerospace/defense.
• CQE or CQA certification required; Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with AS9100, FAA, EASA across production lifecycle.
• Lead continuous improvement via Six Sigma and Lean to reduce defects.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and mentor Quality teams.

Skills

Quality systems

Audit practices

CAPA processes

Analytical skills

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Quality Management

Tools

ETQ

MasterControl

SAP

Minitab

Job description

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston, Inc in Kinston, NC seeks a Quality Operations Manager to ensure aerospace quality and regulatory compliance across production, working to meet customer expectations. You will lead quality initiatives, drive improvements, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to sustain product safety and reliability.

The role requires senior quality leadership with 10+ years in regulated aerospace environments, CQE/CQA certification, and travel up to