Quality Engineer
Airbus · Shenyang
Job Description:
Job Description: Quality Engineer
Position Title: Quality Engineer
Location: On-Site (Shop Floor)
Position Summary
The Quality Engineer protects assembly operations and protects delivery schedules by bridging engineering expertise with shop-floor quality investigation and supplier quality management. Serving as the primary technical quality liaison between the Final Assembly Line (FAL) and external suppliers, you will lead hands-on shop-floor investigations, perform root cause analyses, validate non-conformances, and negotiate technical corrective actions with suppliers to ensure total aerospace compliance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Shop-Floor Investigation & Production Support
Serve as the direct point of contact on the production line, conducting hands-on "Go Look See" investigations to resolve real-time quality roadblocks.
Conduct in-depth technical assessments of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), engineering drawings, and design specifications to identify failure origins.
Act as the direct quality liaison between FAL production teams, engineering, and suppliers to facilitate rapid technical resolution.
2. Conformance & Material Review Board (MRB) Management
Validate and disposition supplier Vendor Non-Conformance Reports (VRNCs) through the MRB process, ensuring technical compliance and high-quality standards.
Adjudicate liability and define technical ownership for non-conformances through direct negotiations with suppliers following root cause investigations.
Oversee and validate First Article Inspections (FAI/FAIR) to verify that supplier components meet all aerospace specifications before integration into production.
3. Root Cause & Supplier Corrective Action
Drive end-to-end Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) processes using standard methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa).
Lead technical investigations with suppliers to enforce robust, preventative corrective actions to eliminate recurring quality issues.
Track supplier corrective action compliance and verify the effectiveness of implemented solutions.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, or a related technical field).
Experience: experience in Aerospace Quality Engineering, Supply Chain Quality, or a high-precision manufacturing assembly environment (direct experience with Airbus processes and specifications is strongly preferred).
Technical Competencies
Engineering Standards: Advanced ability to read, interpret, and analyze engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical specifications.
Aerospace Compliance: Strong understanding of aerospace standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., AS9100, EN9100).
Problem-Solving: Expert-level mastery of structured problem-solving tools (8D, Cause & Effect analysis, Technical Root Cause Analysis).
System Proficiency: Hands-on experience with quality data systems, Net-Inspect, and NCR/MRB tracking platforms.
Professional & Leadership Skills
Stakeholder Influence: Strong leadership and negotiation skills to align both internal production teams and external suppliers on quality priorities.
Communication: Exceptional ability to synthesize complex technical data into concise, actionable engineering reports.
Flexibility & Language: Bilingual proficiency.
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 (China) Enterprise Management and Services Co.LimitedEmployment Type:
Fixed term-------
Experience Level:
ProfessionalJob Family:
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