About the role

The Engineering Quality Manager ensures product quality and regulatory compliance throughout the engineering lifecycle of UAS and EuroDrone programs. They are responsible for executing audits, managing non-conformities, and overseeing system, software, and hardware assurance processes.

What they look for

Quality management Aerospace engineering Process assurance Software quality assurance Hardware quality assurance EN 9100 ARP4754 DO-178C DO-254 EMAR Part 21/145 Auditing Requirements traceability Risk management Technical reviews Configuration control Analytical skills

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in engineering or aerospace engineering and possess several years of professional experience in quality management within the defence aerospace sector. Proficiency in relevant aviation standards such as EN 9100, DO-178C, and DO-254 is required.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Full description

Job Description:

As Engineering Quality Manager (EQM) UAS and EuroDrone (d/f/m) at Airbus Defence and Space, you are responsible for ensuring product quality throughout the entire engineering lifecycle of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and the EuroDrone program. You ensure compliance with quality and development standards, processes, and regulations, contributing significantly to the delivery of reliable and safe products

Duties & Responsibilities:

Quality & Process Assurance:

Ensure compliance with aerospace and development standards such as EN 9100, ARP4754, DO-178C, and DO-254

Support development, certification, and airworthiness activities in accordance with EMAR Part 21/145

Plan and execute audits, process assurance reviews, and quality gates

Drive preventive quality measures (Right-First-Time, APQP, FMEA)

Engineering Quality Activities:

Monitor requirements traceability and ensure proper allocation of quality requirements

Support and assess technical reviews and process assurance activities

Collaborating with development, systems engineering, and test teams to integrate quality throughout the entire product development process

Train and raise awareness among the EuroDrone community regarding quality requirements and processes.

Support tool qualification and verification/testing activities

Ensure conformity documentation and audit readiness

Facilitate peer reviews and track quality findings

System, Software & Hardware Assurance:

Ensure compliant system, software, and hardware plans and development processes

Monitor software lifecycle and compliance with DO-178C

Ensure hardware process compliance with DO-254

Manage non-conformities, deviations, and configuration control

Supporting the qualification of suppliers and subcontractors

Documentation and Reporting:

Create and maintain process assurance documents such as SyPAP (System Process Assurance Plan), SyPAD (System Process Assurance Dossier), SQAP (Software Quality Assurance Plan), and HPAP (Hardware Process Assurance Plan).

Collect and analyze quality data and evidence.

Create reports and records for quality assurance activities.

Qualifications:

Degree in engineering, aerospace engineering, or comparable

Several years of professional experience in quality management, preferably in the defence aerospace environment

Sound knowledge of quality management standards (e.g., EN 9100, AQAP 2310),

Experience with process assurance, software quality assurance, and hardware quality assurance.

Knowledge of relevant standards and regulations (e.g., ARP4754A, DO-178, DO-330, DO-254).

Knowledge of relevant defence aviation regulations (e.g., EMAR Part 21/145) would be a plus

Experience with Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and/or large-scale aviation programmes is an advantage.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to understand and interpret complex technical information.

Knowledge of conducting audits and reviews.

Ability to work independently and structured

Fluent English skills in speaking and writing. German or Spanish skills would be a plus

# MYCYM

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 Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type:

Permanent-------

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Quality Assurance

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