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”.

In the role of Quality Engineer you'll play a pivotal part on our Quality team.

This position contributes to our vision by:
Managing the Quality System. Will recommend the revision of specifications and formulate Quality System policies and procedures. Conduct training in all aspects of the Quality Management System, corrective action, and monitoring and measuring concepts and tools. The Quality Engineer is the control point for the analysis, reporting and training of a product line or lines. This job reports to the Director of Quality

•Experience with the AS9100D and AS9102 standards inspection planning, tools and processes required.
•Managing and maintaining the Internal and External Corrective Action system for NAT.
•Managing and maintaining the Internal and External Audit process for NAT.
•Managing and maintaining nonconformance process, tool calibration and conduct investigations and corrective actions into product failures and external and internal non-conformities.
•Identify continual improvement opportunities and investigate implementation of the opportunities
•Conduct internal and external quality audits of NAT's Quality Management System (QMS) and suppliers.
•Works with the quality control and production personnel to drive the continuous improvement process.
•Monitors and assists first article inspection (FAI) information system.
•Other duties assigned by the Director of Quality

Complementary Description

Safran Cabin headquarters are in Huntington Beach, 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!

Job Requirements

Level 1 Qualifications:
Education: BS degree is preferred or equivalent work experience in related fields.
Experience: 1-2 years' experience within the quality environment.
Computer Skills: Familiar with Microsoft Office® programs ®, Office, and with MRP systems. Proficient use of Excel skills.
Other Skills: Good trouble shooting skills and strong communication skills required. Familiar with general quality systems. Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications and other related literature is necessary.
Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)
•Quality certification
Description: Entry level

Level 2 Qualifications
Education: BS degree is preferred or equivalent work experience in related fields.
Experience: 3-4 years' experience within the quality environment. Quality certification strongly desired.
Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office® programs ®, Office, and with MRP systems. Advanced Excel skills.
Other Skills: Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications and other related literature is necessary .Good trouble shooting skills and strong communication skills required.
Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)
•Quality certification
Description: Intermediate level

Level 3 Qualifications:
Education: BS degree preferred or equivalent work experience in related fields.
Experience: 5-7 years' experience within the quality environment.
Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office® programs, Office, and with MRP systems. Advanced Excel skills.
Other Skills: Strong trouble shooting skills and communication skills. Advanced Spreadsheet building and Microsoft Office Skills. Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications and other related literature is necessary. Familiar with general quality systems.
Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)
•Management experience
•Quality certification
Description: Professional level

Level 4 Qualifications:
Education: BS degree preferred or equivalent work experience in related fields.
Experience: 8-10 years' experience within the quality environment.
Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office® programs, Office, and with MRP systems. Advanced Excel skills.
Other Skills: Strong trouble shooting skills and communication skills. Advanced Spreadsheet building and Microsoft Office Skills. Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications and other related literature is necessary. Proficient with general quality systems.
Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)
•Management experience
•Quality certification
Description: Senior level

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.

Specificity of the job

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