Quality Technical Analyst

Job Title

Quality Technical Analyst

Company

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston, Inc.

Location

Kinston, NC.

Employment Type

US - Direct Hire

Job Family

Quality Assurance

Job Overview

The Airbus Aerosystems Kinston facility manufactures critical aircraft components for the Airbus A350 XWB. As a Quality Technical Analyst, you will work on the shop floor and in the engineering lab to ensure compliance with design specifications and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform root‑cause analyses and recommend corrective actions to reduce or eliminate non‑conformance.
• Investigate defects from the shop floor to the engineering lab using various Root Cause Analysis tools.
• Interface with company employees, suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with contractual, company, and regulatory requirements.
• Understand the build process, engineering drawings, and planning requirements to identify gaps or confirm alignment.
• Develop PFMEAs and control plans.
• Apply quality policies and practices to develop, document, and maintain quality systems and operating procedures.
• Create First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation for customer presentations and internal hardware.
• Review and inspect supplier‑related hardware and document FAI reports for internally produced hardware.
• Plan and coordinate manufacturing improvements, including hardware and tool acceptance, variability reduction, and assembly operations.
• Finalize First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and associated data collections.
• Perform design reviews to ensure that quality is engineered into the product and tools.
• Conduct configuration audits and reviews of products, tools, and processes.
• Compile, measure, and analyze process capability data, models, trend analyses, and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in the aerospace and/or automotive industry preferred.
• At least 4‑6 years of manufacturing experience required.
• Must be willing to work second shift or weekend schedule (12‑hour shifts Friday–Sunday).

Physical Requirements

• Onsite: 100%
• Vision: Daily ability to read computer screens, documents, and engineering drawings.
• Hearing: Daily ability to participate in conversations and hear factory warnings.
• Speaking: Daily ability to converse, attend meetings, and provide information.
• Equipment Operation: Operate personal computers, phones, copies, fax machines, and office tools, including hydraulic lifts.
• Carrying: Weekly ability to carry items up to 30 lbs (14 kg).
• Lifting: Weekly ability to lift items up to 30 lbs (14 kg).
• Pushing/Pulling: Weekly ability to push/pull small office furniture and equipment.
• Sitting: Daily ability to sit for long periods in meetings or at a computer.
• Squatting/Kneeling: Weekly ability to squat or kneel to retrieve items from low shelving.
• Standing: Daily ability to stand during discussions in offices or on the production floor.
• Travel: 5% able to travel independently on short notice.
• Walking: Daily ability to walk through office and production areas, including uneven surfaces.
• Personal Protective Equipment required: safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators/masks, and protective gloves as required by site or customer site.
• PPE required: Safety glasses, bump caps, and safety‑toe shoes on the manufacturing floor.

Travel

5% domestic/international travel.

Communication Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to articulate complex issues to others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters is essential.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in interpersonal skills.

Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement

• Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
• As a leader in our field, Airbus provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
• As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.
• Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

Legal Notice

NOTE: Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.