Engineering Quality Manager (EQM) UAS and EuroDrone (d/f/m)

Airbus; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 104,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH is seeking an Engineering Quality Manager to ensure quality throughout the UAS engineering lifecycle and support certification and airworthiness activities. You will drive audits, implement DO-178C/DO-254 processes, and coordinate with development and test teams to integrate quality across programs.

The role requires extensive knowledge of EN 9100, ARP4754A, EMAR Part 21/145, and strong analytical and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, aerospace engineering, or comparable.
• Several years of professional experience in quality management, preferably in defence aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with aerospace and development standards (EN 9100, ARP4754, DO-178C, DO-254).
• Support certification and airworthiness activities per EMAR Part 21/145.
• Plan and execute audits, process assurance reviews, and quality gates.
• Drive preventive quality measures (Right-First-Time, APQP, FMEA).
• Monitor requirements traceability and allocation of quality requirements.
• Collaborate with development, systems engineering, and test teams to integrate quality.
• Train EuroDrone community on quality requirements and processes.
• Support tool qualification and verification/testing activities.
• Ensure conformity documentation and audit readiness.
• Facilitate peer reviews and track quality findings.

Skills

Quality management

Audits

Analytical skills

Fluent English

English language proficiency

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Independent working

Education

Engineering degree

Aerospace engineering background

Tools

EN 9100

AR P4754A

DO-178C

DO-254

EMAR Part 21/145

SyPAP

SyPAD

SQAP

HPAP

Job description

Job Description

As Engineering Quality Manager (EQM) UAS and EuroDrone (d/f/m) at Airbus Defence and Space, you are responsible for ensuring product quality throughout the entire engineering lifecycle of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and the EuroDrone program. You ensure compliance with quality and development standards, processes, and regulations, contributing significantly to the delivery of reliable and safe products

Duties & Responsibilities

Quality & Process Assurance

• Ensure compliance with aerospace and development standards such as EN 9100, ARP4754, DO-178C, and DO-254
• Support development, certification, and airworthiness activities in accordance with EMAR Part 21/145
• Plan and execute audits, process assurance reviews, and quality gates
• Drive preventive quality measures (Right-First-Time, APQP, FMEA)

Engineering Quality Activities

• Monitor requirements traceability and ensure proper allocation of quality requirements
• Support and assess technical reviews and process assurance activities
• Collaborating with development, systems engineering, and test teams to integrate quality throughout the entire product development process
• Train and raise awareness among the EuroDrone community regarding quality requirements and processes.
• Support tool qualification and verification/testing activities
• Ensure conformity documentation and audit readiness
• Facilitate peer reviews and track quality findings

System, Software & Hardware Assurance

• Ensure compliant system, software, and hardware plans and development processes
• Monitor software lifecycle and compliance with DO-178C
• Ensure hardware process compliance with DO-254
• Manage non-conformities, deviations, and configuration control
• Supporting the qualification of suppliers and subcontractors

Documentation and Reporting

• Create and maintain process assurance documents such as SyPAP (System Process Assurance Plan), SyPAD (System Process Assurance Dossier), SQAP (Software Quality Assurance Plan), and HPAP (Hardware Process Assurance Plan)
• Collect and analyze quality data and evidence.
• Create reports and records for quality assurance activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, aerospace engineering, or comparable
• Several years of professional experience in quality management, preferably in the defence aerospace environment
• Sound knowledge of quality management standards (e.g., EN 9100, AQAP 2310)
• Experience with process assurance, software quality assurance, and hardware quality assurance
• Knowledge of relevant standards and regulations (e.g., ARP4754A, DO-178, DO-330, DO-254)
• Knowledge of relevant defence aviation regulations (e.g., EMAR Part 21/145) would be a plus
• Experience with Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and/or large-scale aviation programmes is an advantage
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to understand and interpret complex technical information
• Knowledge of conducting audits and reviews
• Ability to work independently and structured
• Fluent English skills in speaking and writing
• German or Spanish skills would be a plus

Compliance & Integrity

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Quality Assurance

Equality and Inclusion

We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.

Recruitment Policy

As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process.

Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

Work Environment

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

About Airbus

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.