Supply Chain Quality Specialist Leader Forging, Casting and ALM
Job Description:
Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Supply Chain Quality Leader (f/m) to join our Supply Chain Quality department based in Toulouse, France.
You will be part of a team securing critical components for our aircraft programs.
As a Supply Chain Quality Specialist Leader focusing on Forging, Casting, and Additive Layer Manufacturing (ALM), you will be instrumental in ensuring the highest quality standards for Airbus's critical components. You will lead quality initiatives within the supply chain, specializing in the robust quality assurance of forged, cast, and ALM parts, playing a vital role in maintaining Airbus's reputation for excellence and safety.
Your working environment:
Global capital of aeronautics and European capital for space research, Toulouse is a dynamic city in the southwest of France served by an international airport. Ideally located between the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic ocean and close to the Pyrenees mountains, it offers plenty of options for outdoor activities!
How we care for you:
Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.
Work / Life Balance: Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services.
Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.
Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10,000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Your challenges:
Lead and manage audit processes for suppliers specializing in metal forging, various casting methods (die, sand, mold), and additive layer manufacturing to ensure compliance with Airbus quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Conduct thorough audit processing, including planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up activities, to drive continuous improvement in supplier quality performance.
Operational leader of a team of 5 FTE
Develop and implement robust quality management strategies and processes specifically tailored for forging, casting (die, sand, mold), and ALM suppliers.
Collaborate closely with internal engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to define and communicate quality requirements for forged, cast, and ALM components.
Provide expert guidance and support to suppliers on quality best practices, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
Monitor supplier quality performance through key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions as necessary.
Participate in the qualification and selection of new suppliers, evaluating their capabilities in forging, casting, and ALM processes.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain quality framework for specialized manufacturing processes.
Your boarding pass:
Proven experience in Audit Management and Audit Processing within a complex manufacturing or aerospace environment.
Extensive knowledge and practical experience with various metal forming and casting techniques, including Die Casting, Metal Casting (general), Metal Forging, Mold Casting, and Sand Casting.
Demonstrated expertise in Quality Management systems and methodologies (e.g., AS/EN 9100, ISO 9001).
Strong understanding of Additive Layer Manufacturing (ALM) processes and associated quality considerations.
Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and external suppliers effectively.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, Quality Management, or a related technical field.
Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French is a plus.
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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 Operations SASEmployment Type:
Permanent-------
Classe Emploi (France): Classe G14Experience Level:
ProfessionalJob Family:
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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].
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.