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Reporting operationally to the Head of Quality Engineering Airframe Wing and functionally to the Head of A220 Engineering, you will play a key role in leading quality engineering activities across the A220 programme. You will be embedded within the A220 Engineering Programme Management Team, providing functional direction to both Plant and Programme Engineering teams at the Belfast site.\nHOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM\nManage supplier quality processes, including performance metrics and regular reviews with airframe engineering suppliers.\nDeliver structured quality reporting and support compliance across Plant and Programme Engineering.\nLead the deployment and continuous improvement of quality standards and initiatives to support programme goals, including rate ramp-up.\nImplement early warning systems and risk mitigation tools (e.g. APQP, DFMEA) to monitor and manage high-risk deliverables.\nFacilitate design reviews, lessons learnt integration, and structured problem-solving (e.g. 8D, 9S) to enhance engineering performance.\nMaintain a quality performance system to track key engineering deliverables and drive improvements in time, cost, and quality.\nABOUT YOU\nIt is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient detail is provided to demonstrate how they meet essential job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes.\nEssential\nPossess a minimum of a relevant BSc/BEng degree together with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant quality engineering experience within an aerospace, to include leadership within a Multi Functional Transnational Team environment OR Have lesser relevant qualifications with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant quality engineering experience within an aerospace to include leadership within a Multi Functional Transnational Team environment.\n2+ years of Strong understanding of quality management processes and tools and engineering processes\nClosing date: 22nd of October 2026\nPlease note that meeting the mandatory criteria listed above guarantees consideration for the role, but does not ensure progression to the interview stage. In the event of a high volume of qualified applications, the selection panel reserves the right to shortlist and progress candidates who additionally meet one or more of the preferential (desirable) criteria.\nHOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU\nMany of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.\nPlease let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.\nAs a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.\n#SP_TRA\nThis 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.\nCompany:\nAirbus Belfast LimitedEmployment Type:\nPermanent-------\nExperience Level:\nProfessionalJob Family:\nQuality Assurance 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.\nAirbus 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.\nAirbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. 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