Quality Technician - Third Shift with Availability for First shift

Profils; Chihuahua; On-site; MXN 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Cabin in North America, Mexico, seeks a Quality Technician for the Third Shift with availability for First shift to support metrology, calibration, and validation activities in manufacturing and QA teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in metrology, proficiency with PolyWorks Inspector, CMMs, 7-axis arms, and 3D scanning systems, plus GD&T interpretation and aerospace quality experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in metrology, dimensional inspection or quality laboratory environments.
• Experience with PolyWorks Inspector or equivalent metrology software.
• Experience operating 7-axis articulated measurement arms (FARO, Hexagon, Romer) and CMMs.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or aerospace quality processes.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Job description

Quality Technician - Third Shift with Availability for First shift

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

Full-time

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.

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)

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

• Spanish (Fluent)

General information

Entity

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