Quality Engineer

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 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.

Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. It is a key player in the equipment electrification & in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. Mastering the on-board energy system, the company designs and provides modular, innovative and optimized architectures and solutions.

Reference number
2024-145682

Job details
Domain

Production
Job field / Job profile

Quality - Operations quality assurance
Job title

Quality Engineer
Employment type

Permanent
Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time

Full-time
Job description

Location: Twinsburg, Ohio

Summary
Implementation of the Quality functions of the Quality Management Systems from design to test qualifications, internal production and supplier activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Inspects mechanical and electrical parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies during receiving, in process, and final inspections.
• Responsible for identification, documentation, and securing of nonconforming parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies & submissions to the Material Review Board (MRB) for disposition.
• Provides inspection feedback to suppliers and other internal departments to improve overall quality.
• Assures compliance to Customer, Statutory, and Regulatory Agency (FAA, EASA, ITAR, etc...) regulations.
• Manages the Quality aspects of design activities at system level: development reviews, approves released documentation, validates Customer requirements, oversees qualification tests.
• Completions of First Article Inspection (FAI) and generation/review of documentation of FAI results in accordance with SAE AS9102.
• Support and completions of Root Cause Corrective Action analysis and implementation of corrective actions (RCCA/CAPA)
• Responsible for supporting the maintenance the Quality Management System documentation.
• Support the timely completion and documentation of the Internal Audit Process.
• Focuses on continuous improvement and consistently demonstrates good business judgment.
• Works effectively with all internal departments, customers, and Regulatory Agencies to exceed internal and external expectations for customer satisfaction.
• Works effectively with production to control priorities.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Travel requirements: Occasional travel up to 5% (general guideline: once per year) within U.S/Outside U.S.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Evening/night hours may be required.
• Extra hours may be required during business peak

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and could be subjected to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment could be unusually loud at times (protection will be provided).
Travel specifictity

Travel requirements: Occasional travel up to 5% (general guideline: once per year) within U.S/Outside U.S
Additional description

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and
responsibilities to this job at any time. This job posting does not constitute a written or implied
contract of employment.

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 identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected
status.

Safran Electrical and Power is committed to working with and providing reasonable
accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in
the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking
employment, please call : 330 321 4172. We will decide on your request for reasonable
accommodation on a case-by-case basis
Candidate skills & requirements

Education Required:
• Bachelor's degree & 3-5 years manufacturing experience in the field of Aerospace Quality. Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.
• At least 5+ years of experience in the aerospace sector, or equivalent experience.
• FAA Authorized Release Document (8130-3's)
Knowledge/Skills Required:
• Program management fundamentals.
• New Product Development & Launch: Knowledge of the key phases and requirements of an effective new program process.
• Product development and launch system - i.e. APQP, PPAP, etc - and has basic knowledge of the associated tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, Characteristic Matrix, Gage Capability, Process Capability, Process Flow.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical procedures, purchase specifications, applicable FAA regulations and contractual terms and conditions.
• Aerospace Quality Standards AS9100 / AS9102, NADCAP etc.
• Ability to use a variety of quality measurement equipment, Micrometer, Vernier's, Shadowgraph, CMM etc.
• Leadership - Ability to conceive, produce and deliver significant presentations to external customers and management.
• Proficient in use of MS Office software, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• AS9100 certified auditor
• Solder certification to IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610D.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Working knowledge and experience with ISO9001/AS9100 manufacturing environment.
• Continuous Improvement and 5S activities.
• Knowledge of the associated PPAP tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, Characteristic Matrix, Gage Capability, Process Capability, and Process Flow.
• Proficient in utilization of mechanical inspection equipment including: Calipers, micrometers, Height gauges, Go/no-go gauges, Coordinated Measuring Machines Other inspection measurement tools
• Possesses working knowledge and experience in: reading, interpreting, and following engineering blue prints, process specifications, policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).•
Supervisory Responsibilities
List the supervisory responsibilities this position must perform; include the department or position titles responsible for and the level of authority exercised in performing the responsibilities.
N/A

Physical Demands
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Annual salary

n/a
Job location
Job location

North America, United States, Ohio
City (-ies)

Twinsburg

Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years