Design Quality Engineer
Safran Group
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Job summary
Safran Seats Gainesville, Texas is seeking a Design Quality Engineer to ensure design quality throughout development and production. You will collaborate with design engineering to define quality plans and monitor performance against requirements.
This role requires aerospace quality experience, audits, and knowledge of ISO/AS standards. You will train teams, lead QRQC activities, and maintain the CA/PA system while supporting continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Science or engineering related bachelor degree or 6 years of related design quality engineering.
- 3–5 years experience in aerospace industry or equivalent in engineering, design & development or quality roles.
- Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO19011, AS9100, AS9145, ISO14001, OHSAS18001
- Experience in internal and external audits and audit techniques
- APQP tools knowledge with PDCA, DMAIC and related tools
- Configuration and data management
- English proficient; Spanish and French are a plus
Responsibilities
- Ensure all activities at the design department are performed in accordance to the documented instructions
- Continuous monitoring of design & development activities for compliance with requirements
- Define, document, monitor and evaluate the effectivity of the design quality plans with design engineering
- Training, coaching and assurance of Engineering QRQC activity
- Function as internal IMS auditor as required by the internal audit plan
- Document and follow-up internal and external corrective actions
- Ensure proper and on-time response to required actions with analysis and action plans
- Verify the effectiveness of corrective actions implemented
- Maintain CA/PA system properly
Skills
Education
Job description
Design Quality Engineer
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.
With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.
2026-184196
Performance and Support
Quality - development quality assurance (design / industrial engineering / tools/ support and services)
Design Quality Engineer
Permanent
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Full-time
A glimpse at the job:
HERE, WE CRAFT EXCELLENCE TOGETHER. At Safran, we believe in sustainable career journeys, collaboration as a cornerstone of innovation, and the freedom to explore diverse career paths. As a Design Quality Engineer, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace.
This position contributes to our vision by:
- Ensure all activities at the design department are performed in accordance to the documented instructions
- Continuous monitoring of design & development activities performance compliance to customer, regulatory, internal and all other applicable requirements
- With design engineering team, define, document, monitor and evaluate the effectivity of the design quality plans
- Training, coaching and assurance of Engineering QRQC activity
- Function as internal IMS auditor as required by the company internal audit plan
- Document and follow-up internal and external corrective actions
- Ensure proper and on time response to all required actions (ensure proper analysis and action plans)
- Verify the effectiveness of the corrective actions implemented
- Maintain CA/PA system properly
What we offer:
- Competitive salaries
- Paid holidays
- Recognition programs
- Comprehensive benefits
- Retirement (401K) plans with employer match
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Over 300 career paths across global sites
Highlights from our facility:
Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas, plays a big role in making top-notch aircraft seats for airlines around the world. The team here is known for their know-how and dedication to building comfortable, reliable seats for both commercial and business planes. With a focus on quality and new ideas, the Gainesville facility helps keep Safran at the forefront of the aviation seating industry, working closely with airlines and aircraft makers to deliver seats passengers appreciate.
Join Safran Seats. Here we craft excellence together.
At Safran Seats, we value service-oriented team players who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to adapt to our dynamic, innovative environment.
- Required - Science or engineering related bachelor degree or 6 years of related design quality engineering.
- Required - 3 to 5 years experience in aerospace industry or equivalent at engineering, design & development or quality positions
- Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO19011, AS9100, AS9145, ISO14001, OHSAS18001
- Experience in internal and external audit and audit techniques
- APQP Tools knowledge and domain, PDCA, DMAIC and other related tools knowledge
- Configuration and data management
- English proficient. Spanish and French are a plus
Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
- Innovative & Curious
- Collaborative & Inclusive
- Committed to Safety
- Trustworthy
- Results Focused
- Driven to Excellence
- Powered by Teamwork
This description outlines the general nature and level of work for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary by assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Safran Seats is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. For verification or accommodation requests, please email jeff.guin@safrangroup.com or call 940-363-2068. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Candidates for positions with Safran Seats must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire.
Visa sponsorship not available for this position
Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.
Based on market data.
North America, United States, Texas
Gainesville
- Minimum education level achieved Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum experience level required More than 3 years
- ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency Yes
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