An opportunity for an Engineering Quality and Process Assurance Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). The selected candidate will join the Military Air Systems Engineering Quality Team. The department is in charge of Quality and Process Assurance for programs developed by Military Air Systems Engineering within the perimeter of Transport and Mission Aircraft in Getafe.

The team is multidisciplinary and acts as a key link between Engineering, other Quality functions, and external entities (such as National Quality Assurance Representatives and Customers), driving a proactive and preventive Quality culture across the full end-to-end (E2E) development cycle. RESPONSIBILITIESThe main tasks of the jobholder will be: Plan and execute E2E Engineering Quality activities, including Process Assurance Plans, Technical Reviews, Quality Gates, and Functional Configuration Audits (FCA).Deploy Quality methods and risk prevention tools across development programs (APQP, DFMEA, PPS, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, and First Installation Checks).Interface with key internal and external stakeholders, such as Chief Engineering, Production, Services, external auditors, and Government National Quality Representatives. Manage non-conformities and quality anomalies, supporting root cause analysis, tracking KPIs, and driving corrective action initiatives to ensure right-first-time design deliverables.

Support the Business Management System (BMS) and audits, ensuring compliance with EN9100, updating processes, and promoting a strong quality mindset. Drive continuous improvement projects, identifying weak points, managing risks,



and fostering lessons-learned knowledge sharing across the organization. Degree in Engineering (Aeronautical, Industrial or Telecommunications).

Between 5 to 10 years of experience in Engineering;

background in System Engineering (e.Testing Team) or Engineering Management would be desirable. High adaptability to work in networking mode, strong communication skills, continuous improvement mindset, and customer orientation. Advanced level in English and Spanish (both written & spoken).In-depth understanding of Systems Engineering, Quality Management Systems (e.EN9100), APQP, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis (PPS, 5Whys), and Process Assurance Review (PAR) methodologies.

Previous experience within Airbus or aeronautical design organization environments, specifically in military programs.

Take a look at some of our social benefits: Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.

Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants. On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office. Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

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📌 Systems Engineer Quality Responsible (Madrid)
🏢 Airbus Defence And Space
📍 Madrid