• Quality Program Manager M/F

    Safran (Walton, KY)


    Quality Program Manager M/F

    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

     

    2025-165830

    Job details

    Domain

     

    Programs / Customer Relations

     

    Job field / Job profile

     

    Quality - Program / customer quality assurance

     

    Job title

     

    Quality Program Manager M/F

     

    Employment type

     

    Permanent

     

    Professional category

     

    Professional, Engineer & Manager

     

    Part time / Full time

     

    Full-time

    Job description

    Within the Quality Assurance Program Wheels and Brakes department at Safran Landing Systems, you are the main point of contact for aircraft manufacturers regarding quality matters. Your mission is structured around the following areas:

     

    1. Aircraft Manufacturer Relationship

     

    Be the preferred contact for aircraft manufacturers on quality aspects and assist Program Managers in this field.

     

    Build and maintain a relationship based on trust with aircraft manufacturers.

     

    Prepare, coordinate, and monitor customer audits, consolidate requests for corrective actions and their processing.

     

    Ensure the effective and lasting implementation of selected actions.

     

    Communicate the customer's voice internally.

     

    2. Consideration of Aircraft Manufacturer Requirements in Development

     

    Support the preparation of commercial offers regarding quality aspects.

     

    Analyze aircraft manufacturer requirements, establish and maintain quality deliverables by deploying them internally through Program Quality Plans and/or to the supply chain via specifications.

     

    Plan and ensure the consistency of quality deliverables for technical projects (Quality Assurance Plan, Industrial Validation File, etc.).

     

    Support the preparation and participate in Program (Prompt) and Client milestones (quality and compliance of deliverables and expectations).

     

    3. Product Compliance and Quality Performance in Serial Production

     

    Establish quality performance reports for programs, identify areas for improvement, and manage associated improvement plans.

     

    Manage the handling of quality events occurring at aircraft manufacturers and in service (Quality Escape, Deviation) and ensure communication with aircraft manufacturers.

     

    Ensure causal analyses are processed, corrections to aircraft manufacturer feedback are made, and associated communication is carried out.

     

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

     

    On-site for interactions with the Production.

     

    Occasional travel to the aircraft manufacturer and production sites (4 to 5 times per year).

     

    Candidate skills & requirements

    Requirements for the position:

    Graduate of an engineering school, with skills in the mechanical field.

     

    At least 8 years of experience, including significant experience in customer relations and project management.

     

    Proven ability in cross-functional management.

     

    Native English speaker of fluent in English.

    Personal skills:

    Methodical, persistent, and possessing strong analytical and synthesis skills.

     

    Autonomous, available, responsive, and dynamic.

     

    Excellent interpersonal skills, easy communication, and negotiation ability.

     

    In terms of facilitation: able to manage a meeting and lead a discussion.

    The following are considered advantages:

    Knowledge of the aeronautical field

    Knowledge of metallic materials and surface treatments

    Proficiency in Quality tools and methods (8D, FMEA, Audits, etc.)

     

    Familiarity with EN910X standards and Part 21 regulations

     

    Knowledge of APQP/PPAP

     

    Knowledge of French language

     

    Annual salary

     

    Starting at $90,000

     

    Job location

     

    Job location

     

    North America, United States, Kentucky, Walton

     

    City (-ies)

     

    Walton

     

    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

     

    Yes