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 Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. Its expertise covers the entire life cycle of its products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair. The company has partnerships with more than 25 airframers in civil, regional, commercial and military transport, supporting more than 35,000 aircraft and making over 100,000 landings every day
"POWERED BY TEAMWORK" We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, "We did that."
*Lead site Quality Assurance and Quality Control initiatives.
*Ownership of an area of the workshop including management of the Quality KPI's for that area. Collecting and displaying relevant data to the workshop in a useable format to support Quality improvement needs. Leading a ritual meeting with cross functional participation to communicate status and potential actions.
*Participate in Industrial Change Board (ICB). Knowledge of industrial change processes (PPAP). Support manufacturing documentation reviews. Participate in APQP risk review during industrial change launch. Support and participate in PFMEA reviews with Engineering.
*Full understanding of how to manage non-conformity treatment on the shop floor in order to train Quality Line Technicians in their daily role. Assist QLT's on difficult or non-standard issues. Can accurately understand the technical standards and know the appropriate interfaces (Design Office) to disposition non-conformities.
*Working knowledge of Quality software to support quality performance management.
*Participate in internal and external audits. Ability to pilot specific actions from audit findings in a timely manner. Conducting Gemba walk (in applicable area). Conducting product / process audits and able to detect anomaly. Participating in the analysis of anomalies detected.
*Able to understand and use RCCA tools (Ishikawa, 5 why's, 8D's). Lead multi-functional teams to effectively determine root causes and deploy effective corrective action plans to put in place permanent solutions to problems. Document and update problem solving database to insure clear and timely closure of actions.
*In conjunction with Engineering, perform FMEA's to establish inspection plans and SPC plans
*Active participation in both departmental and cross-functional improvement projects.
*Manage, track and communicate Material Review Board action system
*Manage the customer return process - recordkeeping, communication, and corrective actions
*Assist in training and qualifications of local Safran Landing Systems personnel in the understanding of quality requirements. Ensuring each job/process has clearly documented quality requirements that are known and understood
*Support and communicate the culture of continuous improvement, lean, 5S, and quality at the source
*Support / lead Quality initiatives via data analysis, including Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
*Perform other related duties as required
*Will be exposed to and handle hazardous wastes as defined in 40 CFR 261.3
*Sit for long periods of time while operating office equipment
*Vocal communication, hearing, and visual acuity are required for safety, direction, and the exchange of ideas in the industrial environment
*Perform duties requiring kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds periodically
*Subjected to inside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, oils and other related industrial hazards
*Bachelor's Degree required
*Engineering or related technical discipline preferred
*Experience in manufacturing quality, manufacturing engineering, data analysis, or a related field is preferred
*ISO9001 and/or AS9100 quality system experience preferred
