Quality Engineer II

Safran; Florida; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran is seeking a Quality Engineer to partner with production lines as the lead technical liaison, driving robust correction and improvement of manufactured parts. You will verify non-conformities, investigate issues, and participate in MRB decisions.

The role requires strong experience in GD&T, AQM processes, and cross-functional collaboration; travel up to 10% to supplier sites and manufacturing locations in Florida. Office-based with multiple supplier interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Interpret drawing requirements and GD&T; proficient in engineering change processes.
• Experience with industry standards and specifications to verify product and process conformity.
• Knowledge of MRB, non-conforming material, and QMS processes.
• Proven ability to lead teams through structured improvement and problem solving.
• Experience in electronic/complex assemblies, machining, welding, or molding is a plus.
• Proficient with Excel and data analysis to track trends.
• Experience with AS9100/ISO9001 audits.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production, inspection, and engineering to verify non-conformities and record them accurately.
• Investigate issues with evidence collection for engineering review.
• Participate on Material Review Boards to disposition non-conforming product.
• Serve as liaison between Safran and customers to communicate issues and improvements.
• Apply 8D problem solving to drive corrections in production.
• Develop and improve quality processes and inspection plans.
• Support supplier locations and internal teams to resolve quality issues.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.

Skills

GD&T interpretation

Root cause analysis

Quality metrics

Leadership in quality projects

Industrial engineering basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP ERP

ERP systems

Quality Management Software

Job description

Primary Job Function:

Safran is looking for a motivated Quality Engineer that will be working closely with our production lines, acting as the lead technical liaison to drive robust correction and improvement to our manufactured parts.

Essential Job Functions:

• Work closely with Operations and Inspection personnel to verify suspect conditions and ensure accurate recording of non-conformities.
• Investigate non-conformities by accurately quantifying issues and collecting appropriate evidence for engineering review and supplier feedback.
• Participate on Material Review Boards to decide how non-conforming product should be dispositioned.
• Act as a primary technical liaison between Safran and its Customers to effectively communicate issues and improvements.
• Utilize 8D Problem Solving methodology to drive correction in production processes.
• Develop and improve the effectiveness of Safran's Quality processes.
• Update and create Quality Inspection Plans to enable capture of emerging issues.
• Development of process control strategies for critical components.
• Internally communicate with Engineering, Purchasing, and Program Management on opportunities for quality improvement.
• Internally escape potential product/process quality issues and develop solutions to resolve them.
• Work with the Manufacturing and Sustaining Engineers to resolve issues in manufacturing and qualification.
• Regular predictable attendance is required.
• Up to 10% travel, supporting suppliers and associate facilities with product issues and improvements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• There may be minor lifting (under 50lbs) in some case where this role must support receiving inspection activities.
• Sitting 65% & Walking/Standing 35%

Work Environment:

Main work environment will be in an office setting. There will be multiple supplier locations to which the individual may travel. These locations will include general manufacturing conditions. These locations will define the protocols for safety and personal protective equipment needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Ability to interpret drawing requirements, able to understand GD&T requirements. Proficient in engineering change processes.
• Experienced at utilizing industry standards and specifications to verify product and process conformity. Able to navigate through specifications well, isolating pertinent requirements and apply the gained knowledge correctly.
• Ability to learn and understand non-Conforming Material and Material Review Board processes in a QMS.
• Proficient in leading teams thru structured improvement and problem solving methodologies. Proficient in the use of the various tools and sub-processes that ensure success when make improvements and corrections.
• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing processes with respect to 2 or more of these areas: electronic assemblies, complex assemblies, machining, welding, metal and plastic stamping/forming, injection molding technologies, tooling, fixtures and gauges.
• Experience with an ERP system in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in the use of basic measurement equipment. Able to setup/program complex measuring equipment to facilitate automatic inspection.
• Effective Technical Communicator, both written and oral. Able to succinctly communicate to all levels.
• 3 years of related experience in Quality Engineering or similar role.
• Proficient in the use of Excel (or similar tools) to: analyze measurement data, identify/track trends in event logs and develop metrics to track drivers.
• Results oriented with the ability to manage and maintain momentum on a multiple issues and projects concurrently.
• Ability to learn and understand AS9100/ISO9001. Experience in undergoing audits, being an active participant, able to answer audit questions from customers, regulatory bodies, or third-parties as an auditee.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience with SAP ERP Software.
• Experience in aerospace industry.

Leadership Skills:

• Excellent leadership, influencing, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Emotionally resilient and able to drive projects effectively for excellence against demanding targets in a complex, multi-disciplined environment.
• Customer oriented and able to operate effectively in a high pressure environment and pressing customer deadlines.
• Ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-aware learner that is able to isolate gaps in their knowledge/skill and improve themselves without the help of others.
• Strong conflict management skills.
• Enthusiastic, with a drive for results.