Design Quality Engineer

Design Quality Engineer

** Job details*
* ** General information*
* ** Entity*
* Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated 31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.

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

** Job field / Job profile*
* Quality -  development quality assurance (design / industrial engineering / tools/ support and services)

** Job title*
* Design Quality Engineer

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* Employment type

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* Permanent

** Professional category*
* Professional, Engineer & Manager

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

** Job description*
* A glimpse at the job:

HERE, WE CRAFT EXCELLENCE TOGETHER. At Safran, we believe in sustainable career journeys, collaboration as a cornerstone of innovation, and the freedom to explore diverse career paths. As a Design Quality Engineer, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace.

This position contributes to our vision by:

 Ensure all activities at the design department are performed in accordance to the documented instructions

 Continuous monitoring of design & development activities performance compliance to customer, regulatory, internal and all other applicable requirements

 With design engineering team, define, document, monitor and evaluate the effectivity of the design quality plans

 Training, coaching and assurance of Engineering QRQC activity

 Function as internal IMS auditor as required by the company internal audit plan

 Document and follow-up internal and external corrective actions

 Ensure proper and on time response to all required actions (ensure proper analysis and action plans)

 Verify the effectiveness of the corrective actions implemented

 Maintain CA/PA system properly

What we offer:

 Competitive salaries

- Paid holidays

- Recognition programs

- Comprehensive benefits

- Retirement (401K) plans with employer match

- Professional development opportunities

- Tuition assistance

- Over 300 career paths across global sites

Highlights from our facility:

Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas, plays a big role in making top-notch aircraft seats for airlines around the world. The team here is known for their know-how and dedication to building comfortable, reliable seats for both commercial and business planes. With a focus on quality and new ideas, the Gainesville facility helps keep Safran at the forefront of the aviation seating industry, working closely with airlines and aircraft makers to deliver seats passengers appreciate.

Join Safran Seats. Here we craft excellence together.

** Candidate skills & requirements*
* At Safran Seats, we value service-oriented team players who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to adapt to our dynamic, innovative environment.

- Required - Science or engineering related bachelor degree or 6 years of related design quality engineering.

- Required - 3 to 5 years experience in aerospace industry or equivalent at engineering, design & development or quality positions

- Knowledge of ISO
9001, ISO
19011, AS9100, AS9145, ISO
14001, OHSAS
18001

- Experience in internal and external audit and audit techniques

- APQP Tools knowledge and domain, PDCA, DMAIC and other related tools knowledge

- Configuration and data management

- English proficient. Spanish and French are a plus

Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:

- Innovative & Curious

- Collaborative & Inclusive

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