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Quality Line Technician
- Safran (Walton, KY)
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Quality Line Technician
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 Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. Its expertise covers the entire life cycle of its products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair. The company has partnerships with more than 25 airframers in civil, regional, commercial and military transport, supporting more than 35,000 aircraft and making over 100,000 landings every day
Reference number
2025-165622
Job details
Domain
Production
Job field / Job profile
Quality - Operations quality assurance
Job title
Quality Line Technician
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Technician
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
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."
• Works closely with Quality Manager and Quality Engineer to oversee continuous quality improvement of manufacturing line operations.
• Training of operations to quality aspects of their position.
• Process verifications, ensuring that the specifications are adhered to and that traceability is maintained.
• In-process product dispositioning; these will include all items that require dispositioning that has not been delegated to Operations and areas of uncertainty of Operation's dispositioning.
• Training and delegation of operations to disposition non-conformance issues; these include pre-determined items that are agreed to by Quality and Operations.
• Working closely with operation team to ensure conformity to technical specifications and continuous improvement.
• Participate in GEMBA walks to ensure efficient processes and work areas.
• Participation in Continuous Improvement projects launched in the related workshop.
• Participating in usage of Resolution of Operations Problems (RPOs) and 8D's for identiying issue root-causes and ensuring implimention of associated corrective actions.
• Involvement in periodic audits on processes and /or operators.
• Involvement in certifying and / or qualifying operators for Quality based functions.
• Incoming inspection of hardware and tooling. (Carbon only)
• Non-conformity management via PCD-SLS-025.
• Quality representative for Operations level 1 SQCDPI meetings to ensure continuous Quality improvement.
But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)
Candidates for positions with Safran Landing Systems must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status. Safran Landing Systems is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Candidate skills & requirements
ITAR Controlled Position: Role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency
• Will be exposed to and handle hazardous wastes as defined in 40 CFR 261.3
• Sit for long periods of time while operating office equipment
• Vocal communication, hearing, and visual acuity are required for safety, direction, and the exchange of ideas in the industrial environment
• Perform duties requiring kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds periodically
• Subjected to inside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, oils and other related industrial hazards
Associates degree in technical field preferred
• At least 1 year experience in manufacturing quality, manufacturing, data analysis, or a related field is preferred
• ISO9001 and/or AS9100 quality system experience preferred
• Basic data analysis skill (Statistic, Ms Excel and etc) is preferred.
• Contributing to Team Success
• Decision Making
• Initiating Action
• Quality Orientation
Annual salary
$21.50 hourly
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Kentucky, Walton
City (-ies)
WALTON
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
Minimum experience level required
First experience
ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency
Yes
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