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Director of Quality and Certification

Company : Safran Aerosystems Oxygen

Job field : Quality

Location : Lancaster, New York Usa , New York , United States

Contract type : Permanent

Contract duration : Full-time

Required degree : Bachelor's Degree

Required experience : More than 8 years

Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

Spoken language(s) :

English Fluent

Salary range : $150,000 - $175,000 depending on experience

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Job Description

Plan and coordinate quality assurance program designed to insure continuous production of products consistent with established standards across the Business Unit (BU).

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Ensure processes in place, products and services delivered to customers are compliant with customers & regulatory & Safran requirements (during all the phases of product lifecycle).

1. Provide expert knowledge on regulatory and customer requirements

2. Support continuous improvement through the optimization of processes & organization, in accordance to operational excellence goal, Safran and Branch/Division Quality policy and strategy.

3. Develop the Quality Network of the BU, support Group, Branch and Division Quality Network.

4. Deploy quality targets through HK.

5. Promote, support and coach QRQC and Safran Problem Solving (SPS) within the BU.

6. Ensure, through his/her broad & independent authority, that all of our products and quality processes meet/exceed both regulatory requirements and customers' expectations.

7. When quality level is considered insufficient to meet customer expectations, or when infringing aviation regulation or when safety is involved, in case of the BU or RU has not made that appropriate decision:

a. Stop deliveries and propose / decide recall of products already delivered,

b. Limit or suspend the use of a supplier,

c. Freeze program quality gates.

8. Ensure communication to Management regarding Quality topics, including quality crisis, alerts and compliance risks

9. Ensure compliance with customers, regulatory, and Safran requirements

Listed above are the ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of this job classification. Employees in this job classification may be required to perform various other duties including but not limited to training, administration, and housekeeping. In addition, employees in this job classification are responsible for the quality, quantity and timeliness of the product or service they provide. They will carry out those duties, in a safe and cooperative manner, per established policies, practices and procedures. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Complementary Description

Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US (AVOX Systems Inc) is a U.S. based Safran Company located in Lancaster, NY that designs, manufactures and services oxygen life support respiratory systems, related personal protective equipment, and aircraft accessories for the aviation and government markets. Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US functions as a part of Safran, with international locations. We provide innovative oxygen solutions to the aircraft industry.

Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US is an equal opportunity employer. Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or hereditary cellular or blood trait, sexual orientation, marital status, or status as a disabled or Vietnam area veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

*Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

*All applicants must be a US citizen or US Permanent Resident (i.e., Green Card Holder)

*Relocation is not provided for this position.

*Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Education -

Required: B.S.M.E. or B.S.Q.A. or equivalent

Experience:

Required: 7 – 10 Years in Supervision/Management of Quality Assurance Operations. AS9100 Experience. Knowledge of FAA regulations.

Preferred: 10 – 15 Years Supervision/Management of Quality Assurance Operations. 10 – 15 Years Experience with AS9100 and FAA regulations

Special Knowledge/Skills –

Required: Leadership skills – excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

FAA Regulations and AS9100.

Preferred: Plus knowledge of government specifications for Quality Assurance programs. Product/operation audits – Regulatory audit experience. FAA ODA Management experience or FAA DER or DAR experience

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

25% - dependent on customer requirements

Company Information

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 Aerosystems is one of the world leaders in aviation systems dedicated to aircraft and helicopter safety, as well as fluid and fuel management. The company is a key player in the field of flight safety (oxygen, evacuation, floatation) and participates in the decarbonization of aviation through enabling sustainable alternative fuels and new engine architectures. It has 5,200 employees in 7 countries.

Locate your future workplace

225 Erie Street14086

Lancaster, New York Usa

New York United States

Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.