Quality Assurance Engineer III
Apply NowCompany: Safran
Location: Gainesville, TX 76240
Description:
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 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.
With over one million seats equipping the fleets of the major airlines, Safran Seats is one of the world's leading suppliers of seating for passengers, crews and helicopters thanks to innovative and high added-value solutions.
Reference number
2025-151217
Job details
Domain
Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile
Quality - Operations quality assurance
Job title
Quality Assurance Engineer III
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Main Function Responsibilities:
Control the product realization process -
Assure shipment of product which meets the customer requirements - ship a product free of defects.
Assure the product-process control according to the customer and company specifications.
Define, monitor and evaluate the effectivity of quality plans and practices and maintain, follow up and control QRQC process.
Collect, analyze and oversee data entry on relevant quality performance. indicators, manage quality through quality data using quality tools such as Etq and QMS.
Make qualitative decisions on part conformity with SAFRAN applicable Quality requirements.
Manage the corrective and preventive action process / Problem Solving -
Document and follow-up internal and external corrective actions and verify its effectiveness.
Lead technical root cause and corrective action processes to resolve issues.
Maintain the CA/PA system for internal, external quality issues.
Customer Concerns / Complaints-
Work and support PQE's on the Customer concern regarding product quality issues, attend Customer Concern Review Board meetings as necessary.
Ensure all CAPA analysis and actions are adequate to address the reported conditions.
APQP Support-
Perform FAI/PPAP when required.
Support, elaborate and maintain PFMEA and Control plans to ensure failure-free products and continual improvement.
Support creation and maintenance of Process Flow Diagram (PFD).
Support Design Engineering on APQP related industrialization requirements.
Perform Validation of new components, processes and tools as required.
Manage the documentation and records control process-
Generate, review, implement and maintain IMS documentation of quality department, work instructions, formats, etc.
Review and approve technical and performance specifications, quality documents and instructions.
Support the training process-
Create and provide on the job training where needed on quality criteria, customer complaints, etc.
Lead/Co-lead with process engineering team, as required to develop/update/improve training modules and support for trainers.
Support material acquisition/receiving inspection process-
Investigate and disposition production and supplier non-conformance requests, provide feedback to the appropriate functions with evidence of nonconformity and drive and support internal actions to mitigate issues impact.
Support on components FAI process to receiving inspection as required.
Support the continuous improvement process-
Actively support and lead the company's continuous improvement initiatives and ensure Continuous Improvement objectives.
Lead continuous improvement projects to reach established goals and go beyond.
Additional description
Support the audit process-
Perform internal audits (process, product and flash audits) and provide objective feedback based on audit findings.
Support and attend all required audit (customer, internal, external, etc.)
Quality Culture-
Provides mentorship and support to lower-level Quality Engineers.
Perform other duties and activities as assigned by the direct or indirect manager as required.
Education & Qualification:
Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing engineering, Industrial engineering or related technical field or 12 years equivalent related experience in lieu of degree.
Work Experience - Technical knowledge:
Level 3-
Requires 5+ additional years of related experience in a quality role.
Extensive knowledgeable experience in implementation of continuous improvement systems and RCCA.
Must be able to interact with all levels of employees, customers and suppliers.
Must be able to read and interpret average to complex blueprints, drawings, diagrams, tolerance information, route sheets, work orders and procedure manuals.
Extensive working knowledge of AS9100 requirements.
Advanced understanding of APQP.
Candidate skills & requirements
Professional Skills:
Must be able to work cross functionally.
Must have the ability to generate reports and data utilizing the MS office tools.
Must have the ability to analyze data and make decisions accordingly.
Communication: Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment. Ability to read and review written communication. Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.
Level 3-
Must have the ability to solve complex problems and think strategically.
Perform work with or without direct supervision.
Behavioral Skills:
Strong ability to take initiative, accept responsibility, adaptability-flexibility, work under pressure, autonomy, creativity and leadership.
Must be comfortable with multiple tasks.
Acts in accordance with company values and related competencies.
Level 3 -
Must have the ability to drive major initiatives.
Desirable Aspects:
AS9145 - APQP
QRQC
Material Review Board knowledge.
Ability to speak Spanish and French are a plus.
Level 3-
Extensive Lean fundamentals skills, or Green Belt Certification.
Travel:
Level 3 - up to 30% travel per year.
Safran Seats USA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Annual salary
Based on market data.
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Texas
City (-ies)
Gainesville
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years
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 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.
With over one million seats equipping the fleets of the major airlines, Safran Seats is one of the world's leading suppliers of seating for passengers, crews and helicopters thanks to innovative and high added-value solutions.
Reference number
2025-151217
Job details
Domain
Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile
Quality - Operations quality assurance
Job title
Quality Assurance Engineer III
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Main Function Responsibilities:
Control the product realization process -
Assure shipment of product which meets the customer requirements - ship a product free of defects.
Assure the product-process control according to the customer and company specifications.
Define, monitor and evaluate the effectivity of quality plans and practices and maintain, follow up and control QRQC process.
Collect, analyze and oversee data entry on relevant quality performance. indicators, manage quality through quality data using quality tools such as Etq and QMS.
Make qualitative decisions on part conformity with SAFRAN applicable Quality requirements.
Manage the corrective and preventive action process / Problem Solving -
Document and follow-up internal and external corrective actions and verify its effectiveness.
Lead technical root cause and corrective action processes to resolve issues.
Maintain the CA/PA system for internal, external quality issues.
Customer Concerns / Complaints-
Work and support PQE's on the Customer concern regarding product quality issues, attend Customer Concern Review Board meetings as necessary.
Ensure all CAPA analysis and actions are adequate to address the reported conditions.
APQP Support-
Perform FAI/PPAP when required.
Support, elaborate and maintain PFMEA and Control plans to ensure failure-free products and continual improvement.
Support creation and maintenance of Process Flow Diagram (PFD).
Support Design Engineering on APQP related industrialization requirements.
Perform Validation of new components, processes and tools as required.
Manage the documentation and records control process-
Generate, review, implement and maintain IMS documentation of quality department, work instructions, formats, etc.
Review and approve technical and performance specifications, quality documents and instructions.
Support the training process-
Create and provide on the job training where needed on quality criteria, customer complaints, etc.
Lead/Co-lead with process engineering team, as required to develop/update/improve training modules and support for trainers.
Support material acquisition/receiving inspection process-
Investigate and disposition production and supplier non-conformance requests, provide feedback to the appropriate functions with evidence of nonconformity and drive and support internal actions to mitigate issues impact.
Support on components FAI process to receiving inspection as required.
Support the continuous improvement process-
Actively support and lead the company's continuous improvement initiatives and ensure Continuous Improvement objectives.
Lead continuous improvement projects to reach established goals and go beyond.
Additional description
Support the audit process-
Perform internal audits (process, product and flash audits) and provide objective feedback based on audit findings.
Support and attend all required audit (customer, internal, external, etc.)
Quality Culture-
Provides mentorship and support to lower-level Quality Engineers.
Perform other duties and activities as assigned by the direct or indirect manager as required.
Education & Qualification:
Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing engineering, Industrial engineering or related technical field or 12 years equivalent related experience in lieu of degree.
Work Experience - Technical knowledge:
Level 3-
Requires 5+ additional years of related experience in a quality role.
Extensive knowledgeable experience in implementation of continuous improvement systems and RCCA.
Must be able to interact with all levels of employees, customers and suppliers.
Must be able to read and interpret average to complex blueprints, drawings, diagrams, tolerance information, route sheets, work orders and procedure manuals.
Extensive working knowledge of AS9100 requirements.
Advanced understanding of APQP.
Candidate skills & requirements
Professional Skills:
Must be able to work cross functionally.
Must have the ability to generate reports and data utilizing the MS office tools.
Must have the ability to analyze data and make decisions accordingly.
Communication: Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment. Ability to read and review written communication. Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.
Level 3-
Must have the ability to solve complex problems and think strategically.
Perform work with or without direct supervision.
Behavioral Skills:
Strong ability to take initiative, accept responsibility, adaptability-flexibility, work under pressure, autonomy, creativity and leadership.
Must be comfortable with multiple tasks.
Acts in accordance with company values and related competencies.
Level 3 -
Must have the ability to drive major initiatives.
Desirable Aspects:
AS9145 - APQP
QRQC
Material Review Board knowledge.
Ability to speak Spanish and French are a plus.
Level 3-
Extensive Lean fundamentals skills, or Green Belt Certification.
Travel:
Level 3 - up to 30% travel per year.
Safran Seats USA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Annual salary
Based on market data.
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Texas
City (-ies)
Gainesville
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years