Quality Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Safran
Location: Everett, WA 98208
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.
Safran Cabin provides innovative cabin interiors, systems, equipment and services to enhance the user experience. Its 11,000 employees across the world serve aircraft OEMs, airlines, lessors and VIP clients with interiors easily configured for multiple aircraft platforms and missions.
Reference number
2024-139899
Job details
Domain
Research, design and development
Job field / Job profile
Quality - development quality assurance (design / industrial engineering / tools/ support and services)
Job title
Quality Engineer
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Employees / Staff
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Northwest Aerospace Technologies ("NAT"), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial and military aircrafts, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a variety of Blue Chip customers.
POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.
We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, "We did that".
In the role of Quality Engineer you'll play a pivotal part on our Quality team.
This position contributes to our vision by:
Managing the Quality System. Will recommend the revision of specifications and formulate Quality System policies and procedures. Conduct training in all aspects of the Quality Management System, corrective action, and monitoring and measuring 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 Director of Quality
Experience with the AS9100D and AS9102 standards inspection planning, tools and processes required.
Managing and maintaining the Internal and External Corrective Action system for NAT.
Managing and maintaining the Internal and External Audit process for NAT.
Managing and maintaining nonconformance process, tool calibration and conduct investigations and corrective actions into product failures and external and internal non-conformities.
Identify continual improvement opportunities and investigate implementation of the opportunities
Conduct internal and external quality audits of NAT's Quality Management System (QMS) and suppliers.
Works with the quality control and production personnel to drive the continuous improvement process.
Monitors and assists first article inspection (FAI) information system.
Other duties assigned by the Director of Quality
Travel specifictity
At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.
Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
Team oriented
Process focused
Open & honest communication
Quality minded
Ability to persevere and honor commitments
Recognizes success
Executes with urgency
Creates solutions
Customer focused in everything we do
Additional description
Safran Cabin headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, with a global presence of over 11,000 employees at 36 sites. Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand. Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.
Discover Safran Cabin through our videos: Safran Cabin (safran-group.com)
Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.
Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.
Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub - Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!
Candidate skills & requirements
Level 1 Qualifications:
Education: BS degree is preferred or equivalent work experience in related fields.
Experience: 1-2 years' experience within the quality environment.
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
Description: Entry level
Level 2 Qualifications
Education: BS degree is preferred or equivalent work experience in related fields.
Experience: 3-4 years' experience within the quality environment. Quality certification strongly desired.
Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office programs , Office, and with MRP systems. Advanced Excel skills.
Other Skills: Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications and other related literature is necessary .Good trouble shooting skills and strong communication skills required.
Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)
Quality certification
Description: Intermediate level
Level 3 Qualifications:
Education: BS degree preferred or equivalent work experience in related fields.
Experience: 5-7 years' experience within the quality environment.
Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, Office, and with MRP systems. Advanced Excel skills.
Other Skills: Strong trouble shooting skills and communication skills. Advanced Spreadsheet building and Microsoft Office Skills. Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications and other related literature is necessary. Familiar with general quality systems.
Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)
Management experience
Quality certification
Description: Professional level
Level 4 Qualifications:
Education: BS degree preferred or equivalent work experience in related fields.
Experience: 8-10 years' experience within the quality environment.
Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, Office, and with MRP systems. Advanced Excel skills.
Other Skills: Strong trouble shooting skills and communication skills. Advanced Spreadsheet building and Microsoft Office Skills. Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications and other related literature is necessary. Proficient with general quality systems.
Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)
Management experience
Quality certification
Description: Senior level
This description 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
Level 1 $67,740 - $84,870 Level 2-4 $67,740- $150,460
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Washington, Everett
City (-ies)
Everett
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.
Safran Cabin provides innovative cabin interiors, systems, equipment and services to enhance the user experience. Its 11,000 employees across the world serve aircraft OEMs, airlines, lessors and VIP clients with interiors easily configured for multiple aircraft platforms and missions.
Reference number
2024-139899
Job details
Domain
Research, design and development
Job field / Job profile
Quality - development quality assurance (design / industrial engineering / tools/ support and services)
Job title
Quality Engineer
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Employees / Staff
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Northwest Aerospace Technologies ("NAT"), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial and military aircrafts, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a variety of Blue Chip customers.
POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.
We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, "We did that".
In the role of Quality Engineer you'll play a pivotal part on our Quality team.
This position contributes to our vision by:
Managing the Quality System. Will recommend the revision of specifications and formulate Quality System policies and procedures. Conduct training in all aspects of the Quality Management System, corrective action, and monitoring and measuring 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 Director of Quality
Experience with the AS9100D and AS9102 standards inspection planning, tools and processes required.
Managing and maintaining the Internal and External Corrective Action system for NAT.
Managing and maintaining the Internal and External Audit process for NAT.
Managing and maintaining nonconformance process, tool calibration and conduct investigations and corrective actions into product failures and external and internal non-conformities.
Identify continual improvement opportunities and investigate implementation of the opportunities
Conduct internal and external quality audits of NAT's Quality Management System (QMS) and suppliers.
Works with the quality control and production personnel to drive the continuous improvement process.
Monitors and assists first article inspection (FAI) information system.
Other duties assigned by the Director of Quality
Travel specifictity
At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.
Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
Team oriented
Process focused
Open & honest communication
Quality minded
Ability to persevere and honor commitments
Recognizes success
Executes with urgency
Creates solutions
Customer focused in everything we do
Additional description
Safran Cabin headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, with a global presence of over 11,000 employees at 36 sites. Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand. Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.
Discover Safran Cabin through our videos: Safran Cabin (safran-group.com)
Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.
Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.
Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub - Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!
Candidate skills & requirements
Level 1 Qualifications:
Education: BS degree is preferred or equivalent work experience in related fields.
Experience: 1-2 years' experience within the quality environment.
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
Description: Entry level
Level 2 Qualifications
Education: BS degree is preferred or equivalent work experience in related fields.
Experience: 3-4 years' experience within the quality environment. Quality certification strongly desired.
Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office programs , Office, and with MRP systems. Advanced Excel skills.
Other Skills: Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications and other related literature is necessary .Good trouble shooting skills and strong communication skills required.
Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)
Quality certification
Description: Intermediate level
Level 3 Qualifications:
Education: BS degree preferred or equivalent work experience in related fields.
Experience: 5-7 years' experience within the quality environment.
Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, Office, and with MRP systems. Advanced Excel skills.
Other Skills: Strong trouble shooting skills and communication skills. Advanced Spreadsheet building and Microsoft Office Skills. Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications and other related literature is necessary. Familiar with general quality systems.
Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)
Management experience
Quality certification
Description: Professional level
Level 4 Qualifications:
Education: BS degree preferred or equivalent work experience in related fields.
Experience: 8-10 years' experience within the quality environment.
Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, Office, and with MRP systems. Advanced Excel skills.
Other Skills: Strong trouble shooting skills and communication skills. Advanced Spreadsheet building and Microsoft Office Skills. Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications and other related literature is necessary. Proficient with general quality systems.
Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)
Management experience
Quality certification
Description: Senior level
This description 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
Level 1 $67,740 - $84,870 Level 2-4 $67,740- $150,460
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Washington, Everett
City (-ies)
Everett
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years