Quality Technician - Third Shift with Availability for First shift

Safran; Baja California; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran is seeking a Quality Technician for the Third Shift with availability for First shift in Mexico. You will conduct metrology, calibration, and validation activities to ensure measurement accuracy and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include dimensional inspection, MSA, GD&T reporting, and supporting First Article Inspection and manufacturing quality processes. Strong experience with PolyWorks and 7-axis arms is preferred; aerospace background is a plus.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent in metrology/quality/engineering.
• Experience with metrology equipment and inspection methods.
• Knowledge of GD&T and reading engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional inspections of components and fixtures using advanced metrology equipment.
• Operate and program 7-axis articulated arms, CMMs, and 3D scanning systems.
• Use PolyWorks Inspector for GD&T evaluation and reporting.
• Coordinate calibration activities and maintain calibration records.
• Support FAI, production validation, and customer quality requirements.
• Conduct MSA studies including GR&R and capability assessments.
• Assist in method validation and process qualification.

Skills

Metrology

Dimensional inspection

GD&T

PolyWorks Inspector

CMMs

3D scanning

MSA

Calibration

Engineering drawings interpretation

Education

Technical degree

Associate degree

Metrology / QA / Manufacturing Eng Tech

Tools

PolyWorks Inspector

7-axis articulated arms

CMMs

3D scanning systems

Job description

Quality Technician - Third Shift with Availability for First shift

Job details

General information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.

Safran Cabin is the world's No. 1 in aircraft interiors. Safran Cabin provides innovative, smart and sustainable cabin interiors, as well as advanced water and waste management systems.

Here, you will develop your skills and grow within a community of experts who enrich your experience every day.

Here, collaboration connects our teams across the globe.

Did you know? We have probably already flown together!

Would you like to join us? Learn more about Safran Cabin here.

(Hyperlink: https://www.safran-group.com/en/companies/safran-cabin)

Reference number

2026-190404

Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Quality - Operations quality assurance

Job title

Quality Technician - Third Shift with Availability for First shift

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Technician

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

The Quality Technician - Metrology, Calibration & Validation is responsible for performing dimensional inspections, calibration activities, measurement system validation, and metrology support to manufacturing and quality teams. This position ensures measurement equipment accuracy, compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, and supports continuous improvement initiatives through advanced measurement technologies.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with PolyWorks or equivalent metrology software, portable measuring arms (7-axis articulated arms), Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), and 3D scanning systems, supporting both production and engineering validation activities.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Metrology & Dimensional Inspection

Perform dimensional inspections of components, assemblies, tooling, and fixtures using advanced metrology equipment.

Operate and program 7-axis articulated measurement arms, CMMs, and 3D scanning systems.

Utilize PolyWorks Inspector and/or equivalent software for dimensional analysis, GD&T evaluation, alignment strategies, and reporting.

Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T) requirements.

Generate detailed inspection reports and communicate results to engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Support First Article Inspection (FAI), production validation, and customer quality requirements.

Calibration Management

Execute and coordinate calibration activities for inspection, measuring, and test equipment (IMTE).

Maintain calibration records in accordance with internal procedures and applicable industry standards.

Identify, segregate, and manage equipment found out of calibration.

Coordinate external calibration service providers when required.

Ensure traceability of calibration standards to recognized national or international standards.

Validation & Measurement Systems Analysis

Conduct Measurement System Analysis (MSA), including GR&R studies and capability assessments.

Support validation of inspection methods, measurement programs, fixtures, and scanning processes.

Assist in process qualification and validation activities.

Candidate skills & requirements

Education

Technical degree, Associate Degree, or equivalent experience in:

Metrology

Quality Assurance

Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Related technical field

Experience

Minimum 3 years of experience in metrology, dimensional inspection, calibration, or quality laboratory environments.

Experience operating:

PolyWorks Inspector or equivalent metrology software

7-axis articulated measuring arms (FARO, Hexagon, Romer, or equivalent)

Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs)

3D scanning systems

Experience performing calibration activities and maintaining calibration records.

Experience interpreting technical drawings and GD&T requirements.

Experience supporting manufacturing or aerospace quality processes.

Job location

North America, Mexico

City (-ies)

Avenida Central y Avenida Tabalaopa 8903 Parque Industrial 31385 BC Mexico Chihuahua

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

Additional Languages preferred

• English (Intermediate)
• Spanish (Fluent)