Quality Engineer: Human Factors & Continuous Improvement

Safran; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran in Grand Prairie, Texas, is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure product and process quality across manufacturing while integrating human factors into safety and quality programs.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage quality KPIs, and drive root-cause investigations and corrective actions to prevent recurrence; a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and training will be essential.

Qualifications

• Four-year technical degree in Engineering, Quality, Human Factors, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering within aerospace or relevant industry.
• Must be a US Person.
• FAA Part 145 MRO Experience.
• Knowledge of Human Factors engineering, ergonomics, or safety management.
• Experience with Safety Management Systems (SMS) and regulatory requirements (FAA, EASA, AS9100, etc.).
• Proven ability to lead root cause investigations and implement robust corrective actions.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and team collaboration skills.
• Certification in Human Factors, Quality Engineering, or Six Sigma is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own an area of the workshop including management of Quality KPIs; lead cross-functional status meetings and integrate human factors into quality assurance.
• Pilot actions from audit findings in a timely manner and conduct Gemba walks and product/process audits.
• Train Technicians on non-conformity handling and assist on difficult issues; understand interfaces for disposition of non-conformities.
• Support non-quality costs detection, characterization and root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Lead RCCA activities (Ishikawa, 5 Why's, 8D) and deploy permanent corrective actions; update problem-solving database.
• Promote continuous improvement culture: lean, 5S, and 'Stop at First Defect'.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

FAA Part 145 MRO Experience

Human Factors knowledge

Safety Management Systems (SMS)

Root cause investigations

Team collaboration

Six Sigma certification

Education

Four-year technical degree in Engineering/Quality/Human Factors

Job description

Safran in Grand Prairie, Texas, is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure product and process quality across manufacturing while integrating human factors into safety and quality programs.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage quality KPIs, and drive root-cause investigations and corrective actions to prevent recurrence; a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and training will be essential.