Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager

** 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 Aerosystems is one of the world leaders in aviation systems dedicated to aircraft and helicopter safety, as well as fluid and fuel management. The company is a key player in the field of flight safety (oxygen, evacuation, floatation) and participates in the decarbonization of aviation through enabling sustainable alternative fuels and new engine architectures. It has 5,200 employees in 7 countries.

** Reference number*
* ** Job details*
* ** Domain*
* Performance and Support

** Job field / Job profile*
* Quality - Operations quality assurance

** Job title*
* Quality Assurance Manager

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* Employment type

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* Permanent

** Professional category*
* Professional, Engineer & Manager

** Part time / Full time*
* Full-time

** Job description*
* As an Aerospace Quality Assurance Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring product integrity, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement within a high-stakes aerospace environment. This position involves cross-functional collaboration, technical problem-solving, and leadership in quality assurance practices. The individual shall be responsible for amending the site Repair Station Manual/Quality Manual to address industry, corporate, process improvement and regulatory requirements.

The Quality Assurance Manager will be a key contributor and leader in conducting internal audits of varying complexity and scope at the Repair Station. They will represent the organization during regulatory, certification and customer audits. The Quality Assurance Manager will contribute to the definition, and monitoring, as applicable, employee training programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including but not limited to, the FAA, EASA UK CAA Part 145's and the DOT.

Utilizing appropriate KPI's, the individual will provide support to address internal, external and supply chain quality issues and improvement plans.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration:

o Work closely with operations, engineering, logistics/supply and regulatory teams to align quality processes.

o Facilitate issue resolution using 8D methodology and support cross-departmental initiatives.

o Champion a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

- Problem-Solving & Corrective Action:

o Identify root causes of quality or production issues using data-driven analysis.

o Implement corrective and preventive actions to maintain product compliance and performance.

o Ensure timely resolution of non-conformances to meet customer and regulatory requirements.

- Technical & Customer Engagement:

o Serve as a technical point of contact for internal teams and external stakeholders.

o Address customer quality concerns, provide data-supported insights, and ensure satisfaction.

o Support 3rd party audits, inspections, and customer visits as required.

- Regulatory Policy Provision:

o Ensures the Repair Station, and associated regulatory Manuals, are current, confirms operational compliance via audit/reporting, as appropriate, and initiates, where required, corrective and preventive actions.

o Administers the Certifying Staff with respect to setting standards, reviews and granting or rescinding Authority to Release.

- Project Management:

o Plan, schedule, and execute quality-related projects to ensure on-time delivery and compliance.

o Track progress, manage risk, and communicate project status to stakeholders.

** But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)*
* Candidates for positions with SAU 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 & level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities & 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. SAU is…