Supply Chain & Quality Manager - Cabin Seat (f/m/d) (Supply-Chain-Manager/in)
About us
Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.
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.
Your tasks and responsibilities
- Perform an effective control of supplier activities, securing a close understanding of the delivery and quality conformity of the product
- Implement recovery, improvement and development plan in order to secure delivery of the products and services in conformity covering quality, delivery.
- Coordinate the stakeholders involved in the supplier operations management and contribute to the corresponding Multi-Functional or Divisional Team (MFT) Manage/contribute to supplier On Quality On Time (OQOT) performance.
- Manage supplier quality Approval/Authorization, ensure that suppliers are compliant with certifications required in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
- Managing suppliers’ quality recoveries and following-up of the quality actions plan of the suppliers via root cause analysis (RCA) 9S / PPS problem solving methodologies
Desired skills and qualifications
- Autonomy & Proactivity: High degree of autonomy, initiative, rigor, reactivity, and eagerness to learn
- Stakeholder Management & Collaboration: Strong cross-functional stakeholder management, effective team spirit, and working beyond functional boundaries
- Communication & Negotiation: Excellent communication, negotiation, and persuasion skills with the ability to resolve conflicts constructively
- Problem Solving & Risk Mitigation: Proven track record in solving quality problems, anticipating and mitigating risks, and managing uncertainty across complex scenarios
Candidate Profile & Qualifications
- Domain Background: Industrial background—specifically in Manufacturing Engineering or Quality—is a strong plus. Experience in Cabin perimeter is highly appreciated
- Languages: Business/negotiation fluency in English; proficiency in French and/or German is an asset
Our Benefits for You
- Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
- Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.
- Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
- Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.
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.
Job description
Are You Ready to Define the Passenger Experience? When passengers step onto an Airbus aircraft, the first thing they look for, touch, and experience is their seat. Seating is where cutting-edge aerospace engineering meets customer-facing luxury and strict aviation safety. We are seeking a high-energy, detail-oriented Supply Chain & Quality Manager (SCQM) to take the lead in managing the quality, compliance, and industrial readiness of our global cabin seating suppliers. If you are a proactive manager who loves the thrill of fast-paced industrializations, custom designs, and zero-defect executions, this is your ultimate career destination!
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