Engineering Quality Manager (EQM) UAS and EuroDrone (d/f/m)

Als Engineering Quality Manager (EQM) für UAS und EuroDrone bei Airbus Defence and Space sind Sie für die Sicherstellung der Produktqualität im gesamten Engineering-Lebenszyklus der unbemannten Luftfahrtsysteme und des EuroDrone-Programms verantwortlich. Sie gewährleisten die Einhaltung von Qualitäts- und Entwicklungsstandards, Prozessen und Vorschriften und tragen wesentlich zur Lieferung zuverlässiger und sicherer Produkte bei. Zu Ihren Aufgaben gehören die Planung und Durchführung von Audits, die Überwachung der Anforderungsrückverfolgbarkeit, die Unterstützung von technischen Reviews sowie die Erstellung von Prozesssicherstellungsdokumenten.

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.

Requirements

• 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).
• 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

Nice to have

• 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.