• Manager, Quality & Continuous Improvement

    Safran (Everett, WA)


    Manager, Quality & Continuous Improvement

    Job details

    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

     

    2025-164806

    Job details

    Domain

     

    Performance and Support

     

    Job field / Job profile

     

    Quality - Quality management

     

    Job title

     

    Manager, Quality & Continuous Improvement

     

    Employment type

     

    Permanent

     

    Professional category

     

    Employees / Staff

     

    Part time / Full time

     

    Full-time

    Job description

    The responsibility of the Quality Manager is to lead the Quality Department, inclusive of Quality Assurance and Quality Control, and is responsible for the development, deployment and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) at the site level.

    Summary of Duties:

    • Lead the Quality Department, inclusive of Quality Assurance and Quality Control

    • Accountable for maintenance and continuous improvement of the QMS.

    • Monitor key performance indicators to report on the effectiveness of the QMS.

    • Maintain applicable industry and regulatory certifications, e.g. AS9100, NADCAP.

    • Manage and conduct an effective internal QMS audit program.

    • Coordinate customer quality audits and timely responses.

    • Manage third party compliance audits of our quality management system.

    • Determine root cause of quality issues and drive effective corrective action.

    • Participate in the design review and production readiness review processes.

    • Accountable for Receiving, In-process and Final product quality inspections.

    • Maintain all quality inspection equipment, inclusive of all calibration requirements.

    • Analyze company processes and procedures.

    • Develop and monitor improvement processes within the organization using multiple strategies such as Six Sigma and TQM

    • Lead short-term and long-term strategic projects to lower overall production costs using LEAN manufacturing principles.

    • Define Continuous Improvement team communication strategy, sharing successes and engaging the team to learn about Continuous Improvement methodologies.

    • Training, mentoring and guiding team members in Continuous Improvement projects such as Green Belt, PDCA and One Safran workshops

     

    Candidate skills & requirements

    Qualifications:

    Education: Bachelor's degree or 10 years' equivalent experience in manufacturing

     

    Experience: Minimum 6-10 years Minimum equivalent experience in manufacturing 5 years leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

    Computer Skills:

    • Basic knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

    Other Skills:

    • Quality Assurance experience in the aerospace industry including AS9100 and FAA PMA / Repair Station experience

    • Aerospace and product quality specific product knowledge

    • Strong Communication skills (verbal, written, presentations)

    • Structured problem solving skills in root cause analysis and defect reduction

    • Strategic planning, resource allocation and employee development.

    Additional Preferred Qualifications/Skills: (not required)

    • Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

    • Certified Manager of Quality

    • Experience in leadership of quality / technical organization

    • Experience working in a electro-mechanical design & manufacturing environment.

     

    Annual salary

    USD 99,150 - 155,800

    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

     

    Additional Languages preferred

     

    English (Fluent)

     

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

     

    No