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

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

Location: Manching

Job Description: As Engineering Quality Manager (EQM) UAS and EuroDrone 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. Collaborate 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. Support the qualification of suppliers and subcontractors.
• Documentation and Reporting: Create and maintain process assurance documents such as SyPAP, SyPAD, SQAP, and HPAP. 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 defense 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 defense aviation regulations (e.g., EMAR Part 21/145) would be a plus.
• Experience with Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and/or large‑scale aviation programs 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 be structured.
• Fluent English skills in speaking and writing. German or Spanish skills would be a plus.

We Offer

• A varied and responsible position in an international environment.
• Attractive remuneration and social benefits.
• Opportunities for further education and personal development.
• A dynamic and innovative working environment.

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.

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