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Quality Engineer 3

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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

2025-164798

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Quality - development quality assurance (design / industrial engineering / tools/ support and services)

Job title

Quality Engineer 3

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”.

The Quality Engineer III (QE) is responsible for various phases of managing the NAT approved Quality System. This position requires analytical capabilities, demonstrated problem solving experience, and team-building skills. The Quality Engineer works directly with all departments at NAT and its suppliers and reports directly to the Director of Quality

•Manage NAT's nonconformance process, tool calibration and conduct investigations and corrective actions into product failures and external and internal non-conformities.

•Conduct internal and external quality audits of NAT's Quality Management System (QMS) and suppliers.

•Assist Quality leadership in regards to testing/inspecting process for related products.

•Assist testers and other personnel with the use of the various tools and testing techniques that Quality employs.

•Pull monthly metrics on defects, and conduct pareto analysis of defects.

•Conduct contract review as quality engineering focal, and ensure customer requirements are flow to the organization and suppliers as applicable.

•Manage document updates and approvals through internal document control system

•Manage drawing review and approvals for Quality Department.

•Identify required tooling and inspection equipment as part of new product introduction.

•Serve as quality focal for Integrated Product Teams as applicable.

•Other duties assigned by Quality department management.

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

Safran Cabin headquarters are in 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

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

•Four-year technical degree, preferred, or relevant training time

•7+ Years of relevant industry experience

•A high school diploma or GED, required

•Understanding of AS9100, or ISO13485, or ITAF16949 is required.

•Working in ISO 9001:2015 quality systems required

Skills/Abilities:

•Mathematical and technical skills

•Investigative and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail

•Ability to think logically and methodically

•Good interpersonal skills and organizational skills

•Ability to communicate at all levels.

•Computer Skills (MS office products)

•Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner

•Team Building

Working Conditions:

•Working hours: Regular manufacturing hours, but overtime may also be required. In addition, weekend and on-call work may be required.

•Primarily warehouse and manufacturing environment

•Consistent use of computer keyboard and monitor

•Some travel may be required

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

$77,970 - $116,350

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Washington, Everett

City (-ies)

415 Riverside Rd. WA 98201 Everett

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Master Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 8 years

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

Yes