Aerospace Quality & Compliance Leader

Hardware FYI; Kinston, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston seeks a Quality Operations Manager to ensure processes meet aerospace standards, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate across disciplines to maintain safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. You will lead audits, CAPAs, and quality systems improvements for high-risk aerostructures like the A350 XWB wing spar and composite fuselage components.

This role requires guiding cross-functional teams, mentoring staff, and ensuring conformity with AS9100,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or +10 years in a related field.
• Associate’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or +12 years in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality assurance and regulatory compliance across production.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Six Sigma/Lean) to reduce defects.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to embed quality into design and sourcing.
• Conduct audits and root-cause analyses and implement CAPAs.

Skills

Quality systems

Audits & CAPA

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or quality management

Associate's degree with related experience

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ETQ

MasterControl

SAP

MES

Minitab

JMP

Job description

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston seeks a Quality Operations Manager to ensure processes meet aerospace standards, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate across disciplines to maintain safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. You will lead audits, CAPAs, and quality systems improvements for high-risk aerostructures like the A350 XWB wing spar and composite fuselage components.

This role requires guiding cross-functional teams, mentoring staff, and ensuring conformity with AS9100,