As a Quality Conformance Manager at Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe, Spain, you will lead plant quality processes and drive continuous improvement across space manufacturing operations. This permanent, full-timeprofessional role offers a hybrid working model and an attractive salary, requiring fluency in Spanish (C1) and English (B2).
Requirements
Engineering degree or equivalent scientific discipline (e.g., Physics, Chemistry)
At least 3 years of proven experience in a Production Quality domain within aerospace, space, or high-tech manufacturing
Fluent in Spanish (at least C1 level) and English (at least B2 level)
Solid understanding of quality management systems, root-cause analysis (PPS), non-conformity management, and EN 9100
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and LBIP methodologies is preferred
Skills & Responsibilities
Quality Management Systems: Drive and control quality processes, prediction tools, Operational Surveillance, and Quality Gates across the product lifecycle.
Problem-Solving & Non-Conformities: Manage the non-conformities process, reduce non-quality costs, and follow up on Practical Problem Solving (PPS) cases.
Audits & Control Plans: Prepare and support external audits like EN 9100 and provide technical guidance for Control Plans.
Continuous Improvement: Promote Lean Manufacturing and LBIP methodologies to foster a proactive continuous improvement culture.
Potential transition routes: People from Quality Assurance Engineer or Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer roles may bring relevant auditing and production process skills, alongside meeting the engineering background and language requirements.
Job description
Job Description:
An opportunity for a Quality Conformance Manager has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).
The selected candidate will join the Space Systems Quality Team at our Getafe plant. This department is responsible for ensuring the highest quality and conformance standards across our space manufacturing operations, which cover both Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) for satellites, instruments, and antennas, as well as aerostructures parts for key launchers (such as Ariane 6 and AVUM VEGA). Working within a multidisciplinary and dynamic environment, the jobholder will reinforce our Quality capabilities, driving continuous improvement and preventive quality processes across the end-to-end (E2E) product lifecycle.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The main tasks of the jobholder will be:
Lead Plant Quality Processes: Drive and control quality processes, prediction/prevention tools, Operational Surveillance, Quality Gates, Quality Authorizations, and Lessons Learnt across the E2E product lifecycle.
Manage Non-Conformities & NQC Reduction: Ensure the proper deployment of the Non-Conformities (NC) process, creating NC Paretos and collaborating with Quality Assurance (QA) and Product Assurance (PA) teams to consolidate NC and Non-Quality Cost (NQC) reduction projects.
Drive Problem-Solving Maturity (PPS): Follow up on key Practical Problem Solving (PPS) cases, establishing plant-wide KPIs to monitor PPS status and implementing targeted actions to improve overall maturity.
Monitor & Report Quality KPIs: Consolidate and report key quality performance indicators at both the local Getafe plant level and central quality management level.
Support Audits & Control Plans: Prepare and support external audits (such as EN 9100) and provide technical guidance for the implementation of Control Plans and Inspection Registers across different product lines.
Foster Continuous Improvement: Promote a proactive continuous improvement mindset across the plant, applying Lean Manufacturing and LBIP methodologies.
SKILLS
Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to know you:
Education: Engineering degree or equivalent scientific discipline (e.g., Physics, Chemistry).
Experience: At least 3 years of proven experience in a Production Quality domain, preferably within the aerospace, space, or high
Quality Conformance Manager Space Systems Getafe plant
Getafe
Hybrid
Attractive salary
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tech manufacturing sectors.
Soft skills: Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with a proactive, problem-solving, and continuous improvement mindset.
Languages: Fluent in Spanish (at least C1 level) and English (at least B2 level).
Technical knowledge: Solid understanding of quality management systems, root-cause analysis (PPS), non-conformity management, and external audit standards (such as EN 9100).
Valuable / Nice to have: Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and LBIP methodologies will be positively valued.
WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?
At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:
Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
Attractive salary.
Hybrid model of working when possible.
Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.
Benefits such as life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
Option to access special rates in products & benefits.
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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 SAU
Employment Type: Permanent -------
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Quality Assurance
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