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 Defense 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 six fold order book increase since 2000.

Position Summary:

The successful candidate will join the Supplier Chain Quality Department of Airbus Helicopter Inc. but functionally work integrated with the Procurement Operations department of Airbus Commercial and will be in charge of implementing Recovery, Development and Assessment assignments at supplier sites.

This position requires high flexibility for extensive (70 to 80%) business travel throughout the USA (and potentially Canada and Mexico). The candidate will use a variety of Airbus and Industry standardized tools and techniques.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Supplier Recovery Missions 40%

• Enhance supplier relationships by supporting them in building and delivering continuous improvement plans and/or roadmaps
• Deliver robustness throughout the Airbus supply chain including sub-tiers
• Restore & secure supplier quality and on-time delivery to the required level

2. Supplier Development Missions 40%

• Improve supplier performance by implementing advanced actions
• Improve Supply Chain efficiency by eliminating waste
• Report regularly and managing feedback to internal customers and partners
• Assist with the anticipation of recurring supplier quality issues and initiate preventive measures to help manage risk

3. Supplier Assessment Missions 20%

• Support the improvement of internal Airbus processes
• Perform capacity and capability Supplier Assessment Missions

Additional Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned
• Manage all business travels in accordance with the AHI travel Policy

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

Education:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aviation, Supply Chain or Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Preferred:

• Master's Degree in the relevant field

Experience:

Required:

• Minimum of eight (8) years of related experience with a minimum of three (3) of those years as a Quality Engineer.
• In lieu of degree, 12 years in a Quality Assurance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Program management, Manufacturing or Lean capacity (Engineering/Analyst/Inspection) with three (3) of those as a Quality Engineer or other Engineering type role

Preferred:

• 10 years in one or more of the following areas: Procurement, Supply Chain, Program management, Manufacturing or Lean

Licensure/Certifications:

Required:

• RABQSA AS9100 Lead Auditor or equivalent training

Preferred:

• Operations management (MRP, APICS/CPIM certification)

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

Required:

• APQP and 6 sigma
• Practical Problem Solving or similar industry practice
• Lean methodologies
• Capacity Assessments
• Supply Chain Operations
• Industrial Capability and maturity assessments
• Project management skills

Preferred:

• Transfers of Work between Production sites and/or to other countries
• Suppliers Recoveries and Crisis Management

Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):

Required:

• Strong leadership & communication skills
• Assertiveness and diplomacy
• Ability to work comfortably in shop floor areas and in executive meetings
• Autonomy
• Negotiation level in English is mandatory
• Respect, agility, goal oriented, courage and trust

Preferred:

• Negotiation level in other languages are an asset
• Ability to maintain effective relationships/ communication with internal and external customers and vendors
• French/German language skills preferred

Technical Systems Proficiency:

Required:

• Knowledge in Aerospace Industry
• Google Work Environment

Preferred:

• Helicopter Knowledge
• SAP knowledge - Advanced
• Microsoft Office Suite: MSWord - Advanced, MS Excel - Advanced, MS PowerPoint - Advanced, MS Visio - Intermediate

Travel Required:

• > 70% Domestic and International

Citizenship:

• US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)

Clearance:

• None

Decision Making, Complexity:

• Able to independently schedule and complete the assigned global missions and effectively enhance customer satisfaction by implementing and maintaining continuous improvement processes across functional boundaries. Will make key decisions about vendor viability which will assist with securing Airbus' supply chain in the United States.

Organizational information:

• Reports to Director - Supply Chain Quality and Supplier Development for North America but functionally will work integrated with the Procurement Operations department of Airbus Commercial

Direct Reports:

• Exempt: 0
• Non-exempt: 0

Job Dimensions, Contributions to Success:

• This position is directly responsible for maintaining the continuous production of our aircraft. If these duties are not performed adequately, it will endanger our production line.

Nature of Contacts:

• Involved, negotiation type Communication daily with internal and external parties

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite or remote: 30%
• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings: Daily
• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Daily
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Daily
• Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment. Daily
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs Daily and able to carry items when traveling
• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs Daily and able to lift items when traveling
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture. Occasionally
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. Daily
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. Weekly
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Occasionally
• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Daily
• Personal Protective Equipment required: steel toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits; appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor

Equal Opportunity:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status

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

As a matter of policy, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. 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.

NOTE: Airbus Helicopters, Inc. 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.