Aerospace Quality Manager - QMS & Lean Leader

Safran; Mexico; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran in North America, Chihuahua, Mexico, is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the Quality Management System (QMS) across the manufacturing site, ensuring compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer requirements.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage audits, contain issues, and develop quality engineers and inspectors, with a focus on FPY and COPQ.

The role requires 7-10+ years in aerospace quality and leadership, with experience in cabin interiors or aerospace assemblies preferred.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing quality.
• 3-5+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Experience with cabin interiors, composites, seating, or aerospace assemblies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, customer-specific requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain and improve the site's Quality Management System.
• Lead internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Monitor and report quality performance indicators (KPIs).
• Manage incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities.
• Lead non-conformance management and product disposition processes.
• Act as the quality reference for internal operations and ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the management of internal non-conformities and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Audits

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

KPIs

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AS9100

ISO 9001

Job description

Safran in North America, Chihuahua, Mexico, is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the Quality Management System (QMS) across the manufacturing site, ensuring compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer requirements.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage audits, contain issues, and develop quality engineers and inspectors, with a focus on FPY and COPQ.

The role requires 7-10+ years in aerospace quality and leadership, with experience in cabin interiors or aerospace assemblies preferred.