Program Quality Manager (d/f/m) Space Digital

Job Description:

In order to support Space Digital Quality team, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Program Quality Manager (d/f/m).

Your location

At the Airbus site in Friedrichshafen you will be working on innovation where others spend their holidays. Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Constance while having lunch in our canteen. And after work, join one of our many corporate sports groups to go running, sailing or skiing.

Your benefits

• Attractive salary and special payments

• 30 days holidays and extra days-off for special occasions

• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development prospects

• Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, subsidies for public transport, employee benefits at cooperating companies

• On-site-facilities: Kindergarten close to the site, medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, lakeview canteen and cafeteria

• Company sports and leisure activities such as sailing, tennis  and  winter sports

• Compatibility of family & work (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout)

Your tasks and responsibilities

As a key member of the project core team, you will be working with the very latest secure communication technology and you will:

• Develop a Quality Assurance Plan for projects developing new products and services.
• Flow down the contract specific quality requirements (e.g. to project, suppliers, subcontractors).
• Ensure project milestones and review gates are planned and implemented.

• Ensure customer deliverables meet customer requirements.

• Ensure Quality Control Activities are planned and performed by the responsible people.
• Ensure management of Non-Conformance by project & service teams and trace back to root cause and track implementation of the resolution.
• Escalate hot topics and items of non-compliance.
• Promote preventative culture with the business and provide business process awareness, training and coaching.

• Facilitate the lessons learned process and foster best practices sharing."

Desired skills and qualifications

• Education: University degree (BSc/MSc) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical field.

• Experience: Proven track record in Program/Project Management, with a strong preference for candidates experienced in Software Development (SW) environments.

• Quality Expertise: Practical experience in Quality Management (ideally SW Quality) and familiarity with auditing processes.

• Standards & Frameworks: Solid knowledge of ISO 9001 or EN 9100. Familiarity with AQAP 2000 series, CMMI, or V-Model frameworks is highly valued.

• Soft Skills: Strong analytical mindset, the ability to work independently, and a collaborative spirit for international teamwork.

• Languages: Fluency in English and German (C1 level) is essential for this role.

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Company:

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Quality Assurance <JF-QU-QA>

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