Safran

Director, Quality

Safran

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: BreaCaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $137,300 - $164,800 per year

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About the role

  • Manage oversight on all compliance related activities concerning regulatory and industry standards such as FAA, EASA, ISO, OSHA, etc.
  • Direct customer facing liaison on multiple topics; including configuration, documentation, maintenance, regulatory requirements, non-conforming products, and general support
  • Troubleshoot system, LRUs, cabling and etc. to resolve reported issues and concerns
  • Support an environment conducive to the successful support of IFE/avionic equipment
  • Work with internal teams, customers and partners/vendors to resolve installation and field related issues and concerns
  • Lead supplier related issues and concerns to ensure product maintenance and reliability
  • Review and approve the implementation of Quality and Technical plans that support the Operations Master Plan
  • Lead the Material Review Board process and ensure a less than a week turn around
  • Support the New Product Return process
  • Lead the Non-Conforming Products process between Customers, Suppliers and internally
  • Support the New Product Introduction and Transfer of Work processes
  • Train and provide coaching and mentoring as needed with specific focus on Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCA), Continuous improvement and 8D
  • Lead the FAI / APQP deployment plan at SPI and its suppliers

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in quality, continuous improvement or compliance roles with the aerospace or regulated manufacturing industry
  • 6+ years of experience working in a leadership or management role
  • Demonstrated ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
  • Strong knowledge of FAA, EASA, AS9100/ISO 9001, and OSHA standards
  • Hands-on experience leading Material Review Board (MRB) and Non-Conformance Review processes with a focus on rapid turnaround and cost reduction
  • Strong knowledge of RCCA, 8D, FAI, and APQP tools and methodologies with the ability to coach and mentor others in their application
  • Proven success supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and Transfer of Work (ToW) projects to ensure smooth transitions into production
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills for engagement with executive leadership, customers, and regulatory bodies
  • Advanced experience with internal business systems (ex. ERP, Microsoft office)
  • Kanban (pull system) experience highly desired
  • Certified Six Sigma and lean enterprise methodology preferred
Benefits
  • The starting pay range for this position is $137,300 - $164,800 per year however, base pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.
  • In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, Safran Passenger Innovations offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:
  • A home allowance to elevate your home workspace
  • Discretionary bonus program
  • Future financial security with a 401(k) program with company match
  • Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown
  • Embraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday off

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
LeanSix SigmaRCCA8DFAIAPQPMaterial Review BoardNon-Conformance ReviewNew Product IntroductionTransfer of Work
Soft skills
leadershipcoachingmentoringcommunicationpresentationnegotiationproblem-solvingcollaborationcustomer engagementcontinuous improvement
Certifications
Certified Six SigmaLean Enterprise Methodology