Design Quality Assurance Manager

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 Assurance Manager

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

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 Assurance Manager, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace.

This position contributes to our vision by:

• Guarantee that appropriate efforts and measures are in place to achieve the engineering department goals in terms of external and internal quality (S, Q, C, D, P, I), internal and external customers focal point for quality matters:
o Ensure that internal and external requirements (customers, regulations, applicable standards) are taken into account
o Ensure proper performance monitoring and review as well as actions taken when necessary to achieve the results
o Assess development maturity in preparation for reviews and milestones
o Report alerts, risk and opportunities to the development team and assist on its management and treatment
o Stop any action that could have an unacceptable impact on the quality of a product or service
o Help teams implement best practices and conduct resource validation and qualification (test benches, prototypes, test facilities)

• Ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements and systems and propose improvements:
o Ensure that developments comply with applicable standards and regulations at all phases of each project
o Develop Quality awareness and train engineering staff in quality and APQP related best practices and tools
o Help improve processes and monitor their implementation
o Ensure that the necessary authorizations/accreditations are in place and properly managed

• Track, evaluate and report process control status and quality reports. Address customer complaints regarding quality issues, validate analysis and action plans to resolve problems. Ensure such action plans are implemented

• Lead the APQP methodology in development, ensure it is properly deployed and assured in all product developments. Ensure proper coordination with all departments for the proper APQP deployment

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 Bachelor degree or 6 years of related design quality experience in lieu of the degree

• Required - 5+ years of experience in aerospace industry (preferred) or equivalent, preferably in Design Quality, 3+ years in management

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

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

• Configuration and data management

• Experience in internal and external audit and audit techniques

• English proficient. Spanish and French are a plus

• Certification requirements

• Skills requirements

• Travel requirements
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