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$130k – $160k per year
Location
In office (Newport Beach)
Seniority
Staff · 8+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time
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Airbus is a European aerospace group formed in 1970 as a consortium of French, German, British and Spanish manufacturers to build a competitor to the American aircraft industry, and now the largest commercial aircraft maker in the world. Its passenger jets run from the A220 through the best-selling A320 family to the A350 widebody, built in an unusual pan-European industrial system where major sections are made in different countries and flown to final assembly lines. Beyond airliners it is the largest civil helicopter maker, builds telecommunications and observation satellites, and supplies military aircraft including the A400M transport.

Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at [email protected]

Job Description:

Airbus Commercial is looking for aSupply Chain and Quality Manager to join our Procurement department based inNewport Beach, CA, or must relocate to the area. You also must be willing to travel by car and plane to supplier sites.

The position supports: on-time delivery and quality of standard parts from suppliers and their sub-tiers; assessment of the supplier's rate readiness; secures industrial quality performance to support future rates; consolidates the industrial risk outlook and mitigation actions.

Meet the team:

Airbus Procurement Operations team is made up of cross national teams of Supply Chain Quality Managers, Specialists, and Leads located in the EU, North America & Asia continents. Our 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.

Your working environment:

This rolewill be based out of our Newport Beach, CA offices. If you are interested in applying, you will need to live in the surrounding area, or relocate to Newport Beach.

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.

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.

Your challenges:

  • Work onsite at either of the allocated supplier site minimum 3 days a week

  • Ensure maturity and robustness of Supplier's manufacturing and supply chain processes to avoid supply failures

  • Drive continuous improvement of Supply Chain related performances for deliveries of supplied products

  • Review supplier capacity and capability to secure ramp-up period as well as Airbus industrial objectives (major planning changes, ramp down, etc.)

  • Monitor and analyze performance through Key Performance Indicators and organizing the surveillance of the suppliers through audits, assessments, recovery plan and mission, CID (Corrective, Improvement, Development) and industrial risks management with internal and external concerned parties

  • Initiate and organize supplier's ramp-up capacity and capabilities assessments in order to secure ramp-up or major planning changes

  • Monitor major industrial risks, major changes (industrial transfers, major planning changes) and supporting design changes on an industrial point of view in order to protect Airbus operations

  • Initiate and follow recovery plans with Suppliers in case of delivery performances degradation to ensure deliveries are back to Airbus requirements

  • Manage Suppliers' preventive/corrective action plans so achievements are at the expected level in terms of end results.

  • Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, such as MFT leaders, Programs and Final Assembly Lines (FALs). This includes communication, customer / supplier relation & meetings, and improvement actions.

Your boarding pass:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Industrial Engineering or similar field. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of education.

  • 8+ years professional experience in a procurement operations and supply chain environment (monitoring, auditing, developing suppliers/operations) or equivalent.

  • Knowledge and expertise of Quality Regulations, Quality Core Tools Knowledge, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Practical Problem Solving, International Mgmt. system standards, Authorities / Regulations / Standards, Knowledge of QMS, Auditing/Assessing, IPCA+ and CCP tools / Risk Management / Continuous Improvement (Lean Six Sigma) desirable.

  • Valid Driver’s License

  • Green Belt/Black Belt certification, CPIM certification (Certified in Production & Inventory Management)

  • Authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Physical Requirements:

The job content requires the ability to travel via car and airplane. Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and view computer monitor for long periods of time. Requires hearing and vision.

Salary range based on the required profile: $130,000 to $160,000/year (including a variable part based on your performance). Information provided as an indication.

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:

Flexible

Job Family:

Supplier Management

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Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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.

Airbus 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.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected].

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