Sr. Manager, Quality Systems
Apply NowCompany: Safran
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90011
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 Electronics & Defense is an international company with over 12,000 employees. They mobilize their expertise and team spirit to design high-tech solutions in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services to help civilian and military players observe, decide and guide on land, at sea, in the sky, and space. And thus contribute to a safer world.
Reference number
2025-151126
Job details
Domain
Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile
Quality - Management system
Job title
Sr. Manager, Quality Systems
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Job Summary
The Sr. Manager, Quality Systems is a member of the Leadership Team with primary responsibility for providing leadership, planning and coordination of activities of the Supplier Quality Organization in support of Safran Electronics & Defense, Avionics USA's, Division business objectives. The Sr. Manager, Quality Systems is responsible for managing processes related to the selection, management and performance of suppliers.
Essential Job Functions
Own the development, implementation, and oversight of an effective Quality Management System program that operates in compliance with corporate quality policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Administer enhancements, development and improvement of QMS documentation and methods.
Administer and maintains the SEDA Division's QMS Documentation.
Facilitate and lead the use of lean/six sigma (advanced quality) tools to evaluate Safran or supplier products and processes.
Analyze root causes of deficiencies and ensures proper corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner as related to Quality management System findings and observations.
Lead and participate in cross-functional team efforts to improve Safran business processes.
Develop and lead cost effective strategies across SEDA Divisional sites that results in an ongoing significant improvement to Safran products and processes.
Identify need for and delivers training materials to Safran employee related to the Quality Management System.
Mentor Quality Systems Team on the Safran Quality Management System.
Assume supervisory and/or lead responsibility for quality systems personnel in multiple locations as directed by leadership.
Assume leadership delegated responsibility when directed by leadership.
Analyze customer, industry, and/or regulatory specifications and ensure compliance of Safran products and processes. Lead initiatives to attain/maintain applicable global regulatory and quality standards certifications.
Develop and maintain a working relationship with key customer procurement organizations to the benefit of the customer and Safran.
Ensure Safran products shipped to customers meet applicable business unit, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
Manage activities all QMS audit activities including, but not limited to internal, customer and regulatory audits.
Other duties as required.
Travel specifictity
Potential travel between Irvine, California and other locations up to 30%.
Additional description
Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. green card holder), political asylee or refugee
Candidate skills & requirements
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in appropriate technical discipline or 8 or more years' experience managing quality systems
Professional certification in Auditing ISO 9001/AS9100 series industry standard requirements
Experience in a leadership capacity with direct reports
Fulfill all Environmental, Safety & Health requirements and act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times. This includes, following all ES&H policies and procedures, acting on unsafe conditions and aiding Leadership in the attainment of ES&H initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
Proven experience in Development Quality Assurance in the Aerospace Industry (Safran standards is preferable)
Prior experience managing the integration and implementation of ISO 9001/AS9100 series requirements
FAA Repair Station knowledge is preferred
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Certified Quality Manager (CQMgr) is preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
There is a travel element to this role and as such you should hold a full driving license, and current passport and have a willingness to travel to all continents (sometimes) at short notice.
Experience managing and developing multiple direct reports.
Thorough working knowledge with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen events, and Continuous Improvement SPC, and Six Sigma methodologies.
Experience with problem solving methodology such as A3 and 8D.
Experience leading complex projects with remote team members.
Knowledge of manufacturing structures, varied processes, operating practices, and operating budgets.
Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
AS9100, ISO9001, Mil-Std working knowledge.
Experience with international regulatory requirements and international business partners is helpful.
Ability to work with a wide range of people for process improvements and corrective actions.
Capacity to work independently and within team environments.
Leadership Skills / Management Skills / Personal Skills
Change agent
Communication skills and active listening, ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
Ability to manage and solve conflicts
Ability to analyze and synthesize
Customer oriented
Integrity
Quality Control Analysis
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Annual salary
$135,000 to $192,000
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, California, Los Angeles
City (-ies)
Irvine
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 Electronics & Defense is an international company with over 12,000 employees. They mobilize their expertise and team spirit to design high-tech solutions in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services to help civilian and military players observe, decide and guide on land, at sea, in the sky, and space. And thus contribute to a safer world.
Reference number
2025-151126
Job details
Domain
Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile
Quality - Management system
Job title
Sr. Manager, Quality Systems
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Job Summary
The Sr. Manager, Quality Systems is a member of the Leadership Team with primary responsibility for providing leadership, planning and coordination of activities of the Supplier Quality Organization in support of Safran Electronics & Defense, Avionics USA's, Division business objectives. The Sr. Manager, Quality Systems is responsible for managing processes related to the selection, management and performance of suppliers.
Essential Job Functions
Own the development, implementation, and oversight of an effective Quality Management System program that operates in compliance with corporate quality policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Administer enhancements, development and improvement of QMS documentation and methods.
Administer and maintains the SEDA Division's QMS Documentation.
Facilitate and lead the use of lean/six sigma (advanced quality) tools to evaluate Safran or supplier products and processes.
Analyze root causes of deficiencies and ensures proper corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner as related to Quality management System findings and observations.
Lead and participate in cross-functional team efforts to improve Safran business processes.
Develop and lead cost effective strategies across SEDA Divisional sites that results in an ongoing significant improvement to Safran products and processes.
Identify need for and delivers training materials to Safran employee related to the Quality Management System.
Mentor Quality Systems Team on the Safran Quality Management System.
Assume supervisory and/or lead responsibility for quality systems personnel in multiple locations as directed by leadership.
Assume leadership delegated responsibility when directed by leadership.
Analyze customer, industry, and/or regulatory specifications and ensure compliance of Safran products and processes. Lead initiatives to attain/maintain applicable global regulatory and quality standards certifications.
Develop and maintain a working relationship with key customer procurement organizations to the benefit of the customer and Safran.
Ensure Safran products shipped to customers meet applicable business unit, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
Manage activities all QMS audit activities including, but not limited to internal, customer and regulatory audits.
Other duties as required.
Travel specifictity
Potential travel between Irvine, California and other locations up to 30%.
Additional description
Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. green card holder), political asylee or refugee
Candidate skills & requirements
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in appropriate technical discipline or 8 or more years' experience managing quality systems
Professional certification in Auditing ISO 9001/AS9100 series industry standard requirements
Experience in a leadership capacity with direct reports
Fulfill all Environmental, Safety & Health requirements and act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times. This includes, following all ES&H policies and procedures, acting on unsafe conditions and aiding Leadership in the attainment of ES&H initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
Proven experience in Development Quality Assurance in the Aerospace Industry (Safran standards is preferable)
Prior experience managing the integration and implementation of ISO 9001/AS9100 series requirements
FAA Repair Station knowledge is preferred
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Certified Quality Manager (CQMgr) is preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
There is a travel element to this role and as such you should hold a full driving license, and current passport and have a willingness to travel to all continents (sometimes) at short notice.
Experience managing and developing multiple direct reports.
Thorough working knowledge with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen events, and Continuous Improvement SPC, and Six Sigma methodologies.
Experience with problem solving methodology such as A3 and 8D.
Experience leading complex projects with remote team members.
Knowledge of manufacturing structures, varied processes, operating practices, and operating budgets.
Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
AS9100, ISO9001, Mil-Std working knowledge.
Experience with international regulatory requirements and international business partners is helpful.
Ability to work with a wide range of people for process improvements and corrective actions.
Capacity to work independently and within team environments.
Leadership Skills / Management Skills / Personal Skills
Change agent
Communication skills and active listening, ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
Ability to manage and solve conflicts
Ability to analyze and synthesize
Customer oriented
Integrity
Quality Control Analysis
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Annual salary
$135,000 to $192,000
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, California, Los Angeles
City (-ies)
Irvine
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years