Quality Engineer

Prestwick Aerosystems; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston, NC is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our Engineering Department. You will develop processes, perform root-cause analyses, and ensure product and process quality meets regulatory requirements.

Ideal candidates have ABET‑accredited engineering degree, 3–5 years aerospace/quality experience, RCCA proficiency, strong technical writing, and excellent English communication. This on-site role offers challenging work on advanced composite aerostructures.

Qualifications

• ABET‑accredited Engineering degree.
• 3–5 years of experience in aerospace, quality, engineering or related role.
• Proficiency in technical writing.
• Proficient in root cause corrective action (RCCA).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Develops processes, systems, and equipment to uphold quality, reliability, and system safety standards.
• Performs root cause analyses and supports corrective actions to reduce nonconformance.
• Analyzes requirements to develop methods, procedures, and metrics for quality standards.
• Evaluates dispositions for nonconforming materials, parts, and equipment.
• Conducts audits, tests, and analyses on products and processes.
• Ensures configuration management and participates in design/product reviews.
• Conducts research and benchmarking to improve process capability and quality.
• Interfaces with employees, suppliers, customers, and regulators to ensure compliance.
• Uses statistical methods to maintain or enhance safety, reliability, and process capability.

Skills

Technical writing

RCCA

English communication

Education

ABET‑accredited Engineering degree

Job description

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Job Description

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for a Quality Engineer to join our Engineering Department based in Kinston, NC. Our Engineers have the privilege of working on complex, highly engineered machines and are involved at all stages of the aircraft life cycle, from product development to manufacturing and direct support to our airline customers. If you’re interested in designing, creating, and testing the present and future of Airbus products across the globe, join our mission to connect the world.

Meet the Team

Our team at Airbus Aerosystems Kinston manufactures crucial aircraft components. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft.

Your Working Environment

The Airbus Aerosystems Kinston facility sits at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing, specializing in the production of large, advanced composite aerostructures. Our team builds critical components for the state-of-the‑art Airbus A350 XWB, including the composite center fuselage and wing spar. To implement and maintain the Company Quality System and to ensure product and process quality/integrity meets appropriate regulatory/customer requirements. The employee will support the production activities related to the section 15 of A350 composite Assembly Line. As part of the Aviation Safety and Quality organization, the employee will be responsible for activity related to the expertise on product process and failure analysis with operational process surveillance.

How We Care for You

Financial Rewards: Competitive pay, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)

Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a paid parental leave program.

Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.

Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path; as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programs; and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges

• Develops processes, systems, and equipment to uphold quality, reliability, and system safety standards for company or procured products and services
• Performing Problem‑Solving (PPS): Perform root cause analyses. Recommends and supports the implementation of corrective actions that are necessary to reduce or eliminate nonconformance to design specifications. Has the capability to work with the team and develop Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and control Plan. Provides review and analysis of quality system design to ensure the integrity of decisions impacting products and services
• Analyzes contractual, product definition, and specification requirements to develop or modify methods, procedures, and metrics for achieving quality standards
• Evaluates and provides dispositions for nonconforming materials, parts, and equipment
• Conducts scientific evaluations, audits, and analyses
• Tests and approves products, processes, equipment, and measurement systems
• Ensures processes incorporate configuration management and participates in design and product reviews to meet quality, reliability, safety, and business objectives
• Conducts research, benchmarking, and analysis to improve process capability and product quality
• Performs root cause analyses and supports corrective action implementation to address nonconformance issues
• Interfaces with employees, suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with requirements
• Utilizes statistical methodologies to maintain or enhance safety, reliability, and process capability levels

Additional Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned.

Your Boarding Pass

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited Engineering program
• 3-5 years of experience in aerospace, quality, engineering or related role
• Proficiency in technical writing
• Proficient in root cause corrective action (RCCA)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Ability to articulate complex issues to others. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters is essential. Demonstrated effectiveness in interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienced and enthusiast by industrial asset and technologies
• Interested by composite technologies

Physical Requirements

• Onsite: 100 %
• Vision: Daily able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
• Hearing: Daily able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
• Speaking: Daily able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): Able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
• Carrying: Weekly able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• Lifting: Weekly able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• Pushing / Pulling: Weekly able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
• Sitting: Daily able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.
• Squatting / Kneeling: Weekly able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
• Standing: Daily able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
• Travel: 5% able to travel independently and at short notice.
• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): Daily able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.

Personal Protective Equipment required

• Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site.
• Administrative position only PPE required: Safety glasses on manufacturing floor, bump caps in designated areas, and safety‑toed shoes in designated work areas.

Licensure/Certifications

ABET‑accredited Engineering degree

Travel Required

5% domestic/international travel

Citizenship

Clearance: N/A

Direct Reports

Is this a people manager? No

Job Dimensions

Nature of Contacts: Moderate communication on a regular basis with internal and external parties at all levels

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status

Company

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston, Inc

Employment Type

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level

Professional

Remote Type

On‑site

Job Family

Quality Assurance

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.

Visa Policy

As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Employment Policy

Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

Job Adjustments

NOTE: Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Consent Statement

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.

Company Culture

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. 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. 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].

Company Vision

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.

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