Senior Aviation Quality Engineering Manager

Airbus; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston, Inc. seeks a Quality Engineering Manager to lead cross-functional quality initiatives across engineering, manufacturing and supply chain. You will drive process improvements, mentor QA teams, and ensure compliance with AS9100/NADCAP standards to uphold aviation manufacturing quality.

You will oversee audits, oversee quality systems, and collaborate with global sites to implement robust practices. Strong leadership and strategic execution are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience: 9+ years in aviation quality with AS9100/NADCAP exposure.
• Leadership: proven coaching and project leadership in complex environments.
• Certifications: PM and quality management training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional quality improvement projects across engineering, manufacturing and supply chain.
• Maintain AS9100 and NADCAP audit readiness and compliance.
• Mentor QEs and QTAs; drive practical problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Oversee quality processes, QMS implementation, and data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate with global Airbus sites to harmonize quality systems.
• Manage risk, escalations, and governance for quality initiatives.

Skills

Quality management

Aviation

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Communication

QMS software

MS Office / Google Suite

SAP

MES systems

Minitab

JMP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation or Quality Assurance

Tools

SAP

MES

QMS

Minitab

JMP

Job description

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston, Inc. seeks a Quality Engineering Manager to lead cross-functional quality initiatives across engineering, manufacturing and supply chain. You will drive process improvements, mentor QA teams, and ensure compliance with AS9100/NADCAP standards to uphold aviation manufacturing quality.

You will oversee audits, oversee quality systems, and collaborate with global sites to implement robust practices. Strong leadership and strategic execution are essential.