Jigs, Tools, & Measurements Systems QA Engineer

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Position Summary: Responsible for defining, measuring and managing the quality requirements for A320 Family aircraft assembly jigs, tools, and measurement systems at the Final Assembly Line (FAL) - USA.

Your Working Environment: Mobile, AL

On 'Airbus Way' you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus' strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

Your Challenges :

• Define Quality Assurance (QA) requirements in the technical specifications for Airbus Jigs, tools and measurement systems.
• Coordinate and lead QA measures with Jigs, tools and measurement systems suppliers and monitor their implementation.
• Participate in supplier evaluation, pre-development production concepts, defining testing characteristics, and verifying that new production and control means align with established requirements.
• Define and conduct all relevant QA activities (Verification and validation, measurement system analysis, inspection plans…)
• Conduct product testing in manufacturer and purchaser sites. Including but not limited to acceptance, commissioning and validation tests from small standalone tooling to entire production lines and integrated industrial systems.
• Coordination of logistical activities related to testing and support coordinate metrology tasks on new and in production means.
• End to end non-conformity management during the design, manufacturing and commissioning phases for all relevant products. Including investigation, correspondence, resolution and documentation.
• Perform troubleshooting by determining root causes of errors and both initiating and verifying the effectiveness of remedial measures.
• Collaborate with development teams to analyze requirements, define measurement means and processes, evaluate uncertainty, and design and implement robust measurement systems.
• Evaluate and cascade geometric and dimensional tolerances from high-level requirements to the specific product, ensuring that tooling capabilities are fully aligned with the necessary task specifications.
• Provide production support for measurement and tolerancing issues. Assist with the resolution of non-conformities.
• Provide reporting on all assigned projects.
• Operate all applicable process steps in the FU.IN.03.02 (Develop and Realize Integrated Industrial Systems and Jigs & Tools) and FU.IN.03.06 (Implement Measurement Systems) Airbus processes.

Other duties as assigned:

• Propose changes to improve the relevant processes, resolve process non-conformances and contribute to process risk analysis management
• Lead special projects assigned by the manager.
• Support the operational day to day activities for the FAL including coordinating subcontractor activities on the site. Oversee/lead root cause analysis investigations. Audit reports/documentation for accuracy/thoroughness.
• Support other departments as needed.
• Act as a technical expert to call for tender processes including contributing to creation of subcontract specifications and scope of work statements.
• Provide technical and subcontracting advice and counsel to program managers, engineering personnel, and other related functions such as finance, quality and contract administration.
• Responsible for tracking, follow-up and report on corrective action plans regarding service delivery.

Your Boarding:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a related technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• 5 or more years experience in quality assurance in a manufacturing environment
• 5 or more years experience implementing and utilizing measurement systems in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing quality requirements
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical/pneumatic/hydraulic/electrical systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of tolerancing and metrology concepts and industrial applications
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, etc.)

Licensure/Certifications:

• Related technical certifications preferred (GD&T, Metrology, QA/QC, CAD…)
• OSHA certifications preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Strong technical capabilities (analysis of system/machine function, root cause analysis of equipment failures, experience with measurement/electric/pneumatic/hydraulic/PLC systems).
• Data analysis and presentation skills – ability to technically explain tooling/equipment issues.
• Strong organization skills – able to oversee many ongoing topics
• Flexibility to quickly shift priorities based on the needs of the FAL.

Communication Skills:

• Capable of managing complex topics with many stakeholders. Strong communication and leadership skills to facilitate resolution of urgent maintenance topics.

Technical Systems Proficiency:

• Catia experience preferred.
• Experience with coordinate metrology software.
• Microsoft or Google suite applications.

Travel Required:

• <10% Domestic and International

Eligibility:

• Eligible for employment in US.

Decision Making, Complexity:

• Capable to independently make complex technical decisions related to assigned projects
• Decisive regarding quality acceptance standards of tooling and measurement systems

Organizational information:

Direct Reports: None

Job Dimensions, Contributions to Success:

• Responsible for the successful implementation of small and large industrial assets projects.
• Accountable for on time & on quality delivery of each project assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
• 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.
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.
• 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.
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.

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: On-site

Job Family: Manufacturing Engineering