Quality System Engineer

Safran Electronics & Defense; Devanahalli; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Electronics & Defense Services India Pvt Ltd is seeking an experienced Quality System Engineer to lead the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the Quality Management System across engineering and manufacturing. You will drive internal audits, CAPA, risk-based thinking, and training, ensuring compliance with AS9100D, ISO9001, and customer and regulatory requirements.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration and occasional travel in support of quality

Qualifications

• Candidates must have experience implementing and maintaining QMS per AS/EN/JISQ 9100D
• Ability to conduct internal audits and drive corrective actions
• Familiarity with aviation regulatory quality systems (EASA, FAA) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Implement and continually improve QMS to comply with standards.
• Control QMS documentation and records.
• Deliver quality awareness and training.
• Lead QMS improvement initiatives.
• Plan and perform internal audits and verify corrective actions.
• Coordinate CAPA and audit findings responses.
• Coordinate Process Review activities.
• Support improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• Perform HSE duties as required.
• Coordinate compliance with airworthiness regulations and SMS requirements.
• Coordinate strategic risk management activities.

Skills

Industrial exp

ISO/AS9100 knowledge

Auditor certification

MS Office proficiency

Quality tools: 8D/QRQC

Risk management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Planning tools

Job description

TARGETS & MISSIONS

We are looking for an experienced professional to be the Quality System Engineer of the new Safran Electronics & Defense Services India Pvt Ltd supporting both the engineering and manufacturing operations of the organization.

OBJECTIVES

For the Safran Electronics & Defense Services India Pvt Ltd, this roles objective is to responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the Quality Management System in compliance with AS/EN/JISQ 9100D, customer, regulatory, and Safran requirements by process effectiveness, compliance, and performance through internal audits, process monitoring, risk-based thinking, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives across the product life cycle.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement, maintain, and continually improve the SEDSIPL Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with company, customer, regulatory, and international standards.
• Control QMS documentation, records, and applicable internal/external quality system documents and technical data.
• Support process owners in deploying QMS requirements and delivering quality awareness and training programs.
• Lead QMS improvement initiatives to enhance process effectiveness and organizational performance.
• Plan, coordinate, and perform internal audits, including auditor competency development, audit follow-up, and verification of corrective action effectiveness.
• Manage the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) process, including coordination of responses to internal, customer, certification, and regulatory audit findings.
• Coordinate Process Review activities, including preparation of inputs, documentation, and follow-up of action items.
• Support departmental improvement initiatives, cross-functional projects, and other assigned quality-related activities.
• Perform all Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) related duties as per his/her job requirements and follow HSE norms as applicable.
• Coordinate compliance activities related to applicable airworthiness regulations, regulatory quality system requirements (EASA, FAA, etc.), and Aviation Safety Management System (SMS) requirements.
• Coordinate Strategic risk management activities, including risk assessment facilitation, action tracking, and monitoring of mitigation and closure effectiveness.

GENERAL WORK CONDITIONS

Physical Demands: This position primarily involves computer-based work in a seated environment for extended periods.

Work environment: This position is based in an office environment with a moderate noise level. Occasional travel may be required.

HARD SKILLS/ SOFT SKILLS

Know-how and technical skills

• Experience in an industrial environment (aerospace experience is a plus)
• Knowledge of Quality standards such as ISO9001, AS9100D, Regulatory Quality System Requirements & SMS
• Certified Internal Auditor for AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Management System
• Proficiency in MS Office and planning tools.
• Knowledge on Quality tools (8D/ APQP/ FMEA / Risk Management / QRQC )

Manufacturing environment related skills

• Knowledge of specific aviation Compliance (PART21G / PART145) is beneficial but not mandatory

Interpersonal & Behavioral skills

• Fluent English oral and written is required
• Effective communication skills in a multicultural environment.
• Team players with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to identify problems, gather relevant data, and arrive at practical conclusions.
• Ability to assess processes through audits and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to communicate effectively with relevant stakeholders and address inquiries and concerns.
• Comfortable working with limited direction, managing multiple priorities, and adapting to changing situations.