Quality Engineer

Job Description

Summary: 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.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Operations and Inspection personnel to verify suspect conditions and ensure accurate recording of non-conformities.
• Investigate non-conformities by accurately quantifying issues and collecting appropriate evidence for engineering review and supplier feedback.
• Participate on Material Review Boards to decide how non-conforming product should be dispositioned.
• Act as a primary technical liaison between Safran and its Customers to effectively communicate issues and improvements.
• Utilize 8D Problem Solving methodology to drive correction in production processes.
• Develop and improve the effectiveness of Safran's Quality processes.
• Update and create Quality Inspection Plans to enable capture of emerging issues.
• Development of process control strategies for critical components.
• Internally communicate with Engineering, Purchasing, and Program Management on opportunities for quality improvement.
• Internally escalate potential product/process quality issues and develop solutions to resolve them.
• Work with the Manufacturing and Sustaining Engineers to resolve issues in manufacturing and qualification.
• Regular predictable attendance is required.
• Up to 10% travel, supporting suppliers and associate facilities with product issues and improvements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Compliance and notices

This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b (a) (3)), or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.

Complementary Description

Physical Demands: There may be minor lifting (25lbs) in some cases where this role must support receiving inspection activities. Stationary 65% and Mobility 35%.

Work Environment: Main work environment will be in an office setting. There will be multiple supplier locations to which the individual may travel. These locations will include general manufacturing conditions and define safety and PPE needs.

Location
: 2250 Whitfield Ave, Sarasota, Florida, United States

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in aviation, defense and space markets. Safran Electrical & Power is a world leader in aircraft electrical systems with over 14,000 employees across 13 countries.

Equal Employment Opportunity statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.