Quality Line Side Manager - Fuselage Line (C295)

About the role

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Quality Line Side Manager for the fuselage line of the C295 aircraft at its Tablada site near Seville. The role sits inside Production Quality, works closely with FAL, Procurement and the MFT, and leads a team of inspectors. Its aim is to raise customer satisfaction and lower the level of non-conformities.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver parts to internal customers on quality, on time and on cost.
• Organise and optimise inspection activities and lead operational surveillance.
• Support a robust production takt time by resolving quality issues quickly and preventing foreign object debris (FOD).
• Respond rapidly to quality issues, supporting the multi-functional team and the customer, and set up containment, corrective and preventive actions.
• Follow up KPIs, improve them continuously and draw up action plans when needed.
• Carry out investigations and root cause analysis of quality and technical issues using Practical Problem Solving (PPS).

Required profile

• Engineering degree.
• Ability to lead a team and across functions, and to lead meetings in English while working daily in Spanish.
• Ability to simplify things, meet deadlines and stay positive under pressure.
• Engagement in making aircraft.

What we offer

• Permanent position with an attractive salary.
• Vacation days plus additional days off during the year.
• Hybrid working model where possible.
• Collective transport service depending on schedule and home location.
• Life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan and study grants.
• On-site facilities such as a free canteen, kindergarten and medical office.
• Upskilling opportunities and development prospects in a multicultural environment.