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Job Description:
Airbusis looking for an A220 Customer Line Quality Supervisor (2nd Shift) to join our A220 team in Mobile, AL.
The A220 Customer Line Quality Supervisor (2nd Shift) is expected to direct, supervise and coordinate all operational Quality activities in Single Aisle Flowline in a defined area of responsibility. Manages, motivates and develops the Quality team including Lead Inspectors. Responsible for ensuring the Airbus Quality Standards of the entire A/C based on the defined inspection dossier and in accordance with the POA relevant regulations.
Meet the Team:
The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities help assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along with two (soon to be three) production lines for the A220 and A320 Family aircraft. 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:
On ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus’ strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.
How we care for you:
Financial Rewards:Competitive base salary, 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 generous paid parental leave program.
Health & Welfare:Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), 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 programmes and both national and international mobility.
Your challenges:
Lead and Develop a Team:
• Lead and develop the Flowline Quality Inspection Team, ensure that the
Level 3 qualification of inspection personnel is in accordance with the Airbus
Qualification requirements.
• Risk mitigation of quality escapes endangering the aircraft built and or
product safety, launch of immediate corrective actions
• Ensure that NCs are managed and drumbeat from creation to closure, that
Andon's are priority for all within the MFT.
• Act as the Responsible Focal Point for all internal and external Audits in
assigned area of responsibility
• Liaise with the Customers and manage their pain points which come from
the assigned area.
• Implement working level processes based on the experience and
recommendations from existing FAL operations.
• Identifies opportunities and implements adaptations for local application of
such ideas.
• Conducts training to insure optimum performance in job procedures and
methods of lead employees and other assigned technicians. Ensure
compliance with applicable rules and regulations/company policies and
procedures relating to workmanship.
• Conduct periodic performance evaluations, makes recommendations
regarding personnel actions and
• collaborates with Quality Manager in employee communication and
communicating on personnel actions.
• Plan and control workload of all assigned employees to ensure on time
delivery per approved schedule.
• Coordinate with and obtain support from the assigned team
• Able to provide efficiency feed-back analysis and trend to management
Compliance:
• Ensure that all TCCA-POA regulatory requirements are implemented and
used in the Flowline Product Quality and manufacturing organization and
support the Supervisor II and or Quality Manager in their preparations
• Ensure that all technical inspections in the production process of the aircraft
are carried out to the POA standards, inspection plans and attested
• Work with Operational Leadership on meeting/maintaining the required level
of competencies and qualifications of the delegated Production Verification
(PV).
• Ensure that the Aircraft production and the milestone FOT is in compliance
with the Quality, cost and lead-time targets.
• Ensure that employees are in compliance with OSHA, safety and
environmental regulations.
Project Management:
• Support the deployment & implementation of sustainable improvement
projects and standardize way of working like Quality Excellence.
• Responsible for Continuous Improvement within your defined area.
• Basic awareness of the AOS System and has the ability to work in a QPS Brick.
Additional Responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned
• Work with respective functions to ensure all tooling, consumables and
relative equipment are procured through the right channels in order to
perform daily tasks.
• Work within a MFT to resolve Quality issues and ensure constant feedback
loops with Liaison, ME, QE and FCM. 10%
• Supervisor I is expected to know where and how to find A220 processes and
implement them.
Boarding Pass:
Preferred Education
• A Bachelors' degree in Aeronautical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
Required Experience
• A minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in Aviation (Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly Processes, Production method, etc.) or equivalent experience.
• 2 or more years of Leadership experience in Aviation is highly preferred.
• Experience with Quality / Logistics rules in aviation manufacturing.
• Experience as a member and leader of an international team.
• Experiencing leading a team in a similar position is highly desirable
Licensure/Certifications:
• Any Lean Certification is preferred
• A&P not required
Preferred Licensure/Certifications
Travel Required
• 10% Domestic and International
Physical Requirements:
Onsite or remote: 100% onsite
Vision: adequate to enter and read material on computer screens. Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions and other business interactions.
Hearing: able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office settings Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals.
Speaking: able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying size with or without amplification.
Equipment Operation: able to operate a wide range of personal and office electronic equipment.
Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 20lbs/9kg while engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects.
Lifting: able to occasionally lift up to 20lbs/9kg.
Pushing/Pulling: able to push/pull items in office areas.
Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at the computer and in meetings.
Squatting/Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves. Able to work outside hangers in changing locations. Able to work on movable lifts at the aircraft at a height of approximately 40 ft.
Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time.
Travel: able to travel overseas and domestically sometimes for extended periods of time. Working outside hangers in changing locations.
Walking: able to walk through office and production areas, around flightline and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor and/or outdoor surfaces.
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A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.
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 Americas, Inc.
Employment Type:
US - Direct Hire
Experience Level:
Professional
Remote Type:
On-site
Job Family:
Leadership
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Job Posting End Date: 03.17.2026
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