Quality Engineer 1

Job description

Quality Engineer 1

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.

Reference number

2026-169789

Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Architecture and systems engineering - Airworthiness

Job title

Quality Engineer 1

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.

Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Quality Engineer 1 you'll play a pivotal part on our Research, Design & Development team.

This position will utilize lean kaizen events to improve a product line or lines by training employees and using quality assurance process sampling systems, procedures and statistical techniques. The Quality Engineer will design, or specify inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment, analyze production and service limitations and standards, recommend the revision of specifications, and formulate quality assurance policies and procedures. Conduct training on manufacturing quality assurance, lean manufacturing and SPC concepts and tools. The Quality Engineer is the control point for the analysis, reporting and training of a product line or lines. This job reports to the Quality Assurance Manager.

• Reviews and signs engineering change notices (ECNs) and engineering drawings.

• Works with the quality control and production personnel to drive the continuous improvement process.

• Tracks and ensures measuring and testing equipment used within the division is within calibration.

• Monitors and assists first article inspection (FAI) information system.

• Writes reports and standard work, performs employee training, and conducts statistical analysis.

• Ensures production tooling is inspected and conforms to specs prior to use.

• Approves work orders prior to release to ensure engineering operations are properly documented.

• Applies purchase order quality clauses to applicable products within an MRP system

• Assists corrective action board (CAB) by being a member, provides problem solving / resolution.

• Performs internal process audits to company specifications.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Safran Cabin is #1 worldwide for aircraft interiors.

Here, you will build your skills and grow with a community of experts to enrich yourself every day.

Here, collaboration is embodied within the diversity of our teams all around the world.

Here, we're cutting our emissions, not your ambitions.

Together, let's shape the sustainable future of aeronautics.

https://www.safran-group.com/companies/safran-cabin

Candidate skills & requirements

Computer Skills: Familiar with Microsoft Office programs, Office, and with MRP systems. Proficient use of Excel skills.

Other Skills: Good trouble shooting skills and strong communication skills required. Familiar with general quality systems. Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications and other related literature is necessary.

Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)

• Quality certification

This job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.

Annual salary

$68000 - 88000 USD

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, California

City (-ies)

1620 Sunflower Avenue CA 92626 Costa Mesa

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

First experience

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

No