Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. We are a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We aim for a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world.

A commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defence as well as Helicopters Divisions, Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader.

Airbus has built on its strong European heritage to become truly international - with roughly 180 locations and 12,000 direct suppliers globally. The company has aircraft and helicopter final assembly lines across Asia, Europe and the Americas, and has achieved a more than sixfold order book increase since 2000.

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Supply Chain Quality Manager to join our cabin procurement department - this role will be based out of Herndon, VA, but will spend the majority of the time on-site at the suppliers.

The Procurement team's mission is to acquire indirect goods and services for Airbus commercial aircraft and helicopters, playing a major role in generating value and giving to the overall competitiveness of the company. Our team members ensure on-time delivery and on-quality of equipment and systems, drawing on their expertise in Industrial, Operations & Quality Management, and positive relationship building skills to problem-solve and proactively mitigate supply chain issues.

This position will based in or near Pittsburgh, PA, but will have resources at the Washington, D.C. metro area, which is home to multiple Airbus offices: In our nation's capital you will find the Airbus Experience Center, a collection of interactive, multimedia exhibitions highlighting the extensive role the company plays in the aviation, aerospace and defense industries in the U.S. and around the world. The D.C. area is also home to our regional corporate headquarters - located adjacent to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - it makes flying in a breeze!

• 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.

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

• Ensuring timely delivery of flawless parts from various program suppliers
• Forming relationships with those suppliers and partnering with them
• Analysis of the supply chain operation; assessing capacity and capability for ramp-up times; monitor risks; avoid failures
• Cultivate Teamwork inside and out

• Minimum of six (6) years of professional experience in a procurement operations environment
• Ten (10) years of validated experience in aerospace and manufacturing would be highly preferred
• You love the puzzle of the logistics side of supply chain quality and have a passion for putting all of those pieces together for timely delivery of flawless parts.
• You enjoy your using strong communication skills to partner with others and find a solution
• While logistics may be a larger focus in this role, you still need to have experience with quality manufacturing, being able to identify issues from start to finish
• Six Sigma certifications (among other certifications) are preferred, too

**We need this candidate to be located in or near the Pittsburgh, PA area.**

You must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

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As a leader in our field, Airbus in America provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

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