Supply Chain Quality Manager – Procurement Operations

About the role

Airbus Atlantic is seeking a Supply Chain Quality Manager to lead supplier performance and ensure on‑time, high‑quality deliveries across its procurement operations. You will work within a multifunctional team, driving compliance with Airbus and EASA standards while supporting continuous improvement of the supplier base.

Key responsibilities

• Engage with suppliers and support their selection, contractual definition, and claim management.
• Deploy supply‑chain standards and quality tools such as APQP.
• Ensure suppliers have clear plans to meet rate evolution and maintain on‑site presence.
• Verify supplier compliance with Airbus Atlantic and EASA regulations.
• Conduct industrial risk analyses, early‑warning alerts, and escalation to management.
• Identify improvement opportunities and support supplier development to achieve industrial maturity.
• Monitor on‑time and quality performance, launching corrective actions when needed.
• Perform regular industrial assessments (Gemba walks, surveys) and supplier audits.
• Travel monthly to supplier sites as required.

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Management or equivalent.
• Proven experience in supply chain, quality management, manufacturing engineering, or related fields.
• Deep knowledge of quality management systems.
• Understanding of basic supply‑chain principles (e.g., APICS).
• Basic project‑management experience.

Required skills

• APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)
• Quality Management System (QMS) expertise
• APICS or equivalent supply‑chain methodology
• Project Management fundamentals