Quality Engineer III

Safran is looking for a motivated Quality Engineer that will be working closely with our production lines, acting as the lead technical liaison to drive robust correction and improvement to our manufactured parts. Essential duties include working closely with operations and inspection personnel to verify suspect conditions and ensure accurate recording of non-conformities. The role involves investigating non-conformities by accurately quantifying issues and collecting appropriate evidence for engineering review and supplier feedback. Participation on material review boards to decide how non-conforming product should be dispositioned is also required. The position acts as a primary technical liaison between Safran and its customers to effectively communicate issues and improvements. Utilizing the 8D problem solving methodology to drive correction in production processes and developing and improving the effectiveness of Safran's quality processes are key responsibilities. The role also involves updating and creating quality inspection plans to enable capture of emerging issues, development of process control strategies for critical components, and internally communicating with engineering, purchasing, and program management on opportunities for quality improvement. The quality engineer is also responsible for internally escalating potential product/process quality issues and developing solutions to resolve them. Working with the manufacturing and sustaining engineers to resolve issues in manufacturing and qualification is part of the job. Regular predictable attendance is required, with up to 10% travel supporting suppliers and associate facilities with product issues and improvements. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Safran Electrical and Power 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 call: 941-210-8648. We will decide on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Physical demands include minor lifting (25lbs) in some cases where this role must support receiving inspection activities. The work environment is primarily in an office setting with multiple supplier locations to which the individual may travel. These locations will include general manufacturing conditions. These locations will define the protocols for safety and personal protective equipment needs.

Basic qualifications include a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, ability to interpret drawing requirements, including use of GD&T, proficient in engineering change processes, experienced at utilizing industry standards and specifications to verify product and process conformity, experienced in managing non-conforming material and material review board processes in a QMS, expert in leading teams through structured improvement and problem solving methodologies, and demonstrated experience in manufacturing processes with respect to 2 or more of these areas: electronic assemblies, complex assemblies, machining, welding, metal and plastic stamping/forming, injection molding technologies, tooling, fixtures and gauges. Experienced in performing product audits in one or more of the above areas, experience with an ERP system in a manufacturing environment, and expert in the use of basic measurement equipment are also required. Effective technical communicator, both written and oral, proficient in the use of Excel (or similar tools) to analyze measurement data, identify/track trends in event logs, extract data from other sources, and develop metrics to track drivers. Results oriented with the ability to manage and maintain momentum on a large number of issues and projects concurrently. Demonstrated AS9100/ISO9001 knowledge. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree in engineering or related field from an accredited institution, experience with SAP ERP software, and experience in the aerospace industry. Leadership skills include excellent leadership, influencing, collaboration, and communication skills, emotionally resilient and able to drive projects effectively for excellence against demanding targets in a complex, multi-disciplined environment, effective trainer, successful in passing knowledge onto others, ensuring the recipient understands, able to recognize opportunities where you can perform welcomed coaching to improve our workforce, customer oriented and able to operate effectively in a high pressure environment and pressing customer deadlines, ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, and self-aware learner that is able to isolate gaps in their knowledge/skill and improve themselves without the help of others.

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 Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries.

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