Quality Engineering Technician

Safran; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

401k Match

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Safran Federal Systems in Rochester, NY is seeking a Quality Engineering Technician to perform receiving, in‑process, and final inspections ensuring materials, components and processes meet specifications and regulatory requirements. You will support calibration coordination, nonconformance investigations, and quality record keeping while assisting production and engineering teams.

The role requires strong measurement and inspection skills, independence, and the ability to interpret drawings and

Qualifications

• GED, Trade School certification, relevant technical experience, or Associate of Engineering Science (A.E.S.)
• 4+ years of relevant experience without a degree, or 2+ years with an A.E.S. or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving inspections on incoming materials and components
• Conduct in‑process inspections during manufacturing to verify conformance
• Complete final inspections prior to product release
• Perform shipping reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance before shipment
• Identify, document, and support resolution of nonconforming material (NCMR)
• Assist Quality Engineers with root‑cause analysis and corrective action activities when needed
• Maintain accurate and complete inspection records and documentation
• Assist with coordination and maintenance the calibration schedule for inspection tools and equipment
• Ensure calibrated equipment is available, properly maintained, and compliant
• Provide inspection‑related technical support to production and engineering teams
• Communicate inspection results and quality concerns clearly and professionally
• Plan and prioritize inspection tasks to meet production and shipping schedules
• Perform complex inspections and make informed decisions with minimal supervision

Skills

Quality inspection

Inspection techniques

Documentation

Regulatory awareness

Root cause analysis

Communication

Independent work

Education

GED / Trade School / A.E.S.

Tools

Measuring instruments

Calibration tools

Job description

The Opportunity

The Quality Engineering Technician performs intermediate‑level inspection and quality assurance activities to ensure products, components, and processes meet established specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements. This role supports receiving, in‑process, and final inspections; shipping reviews; nonconformance investigations; and calibration coordination. The Quality Inspector works with minimal oversight and provides technical support to production and engineering teams.

Our Technology

Safran Federal Systems provides Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (R-PNT) solutions and custom engineering services to U.S. Government agencies, defense organizations and their contractors. Safran Federal Systems is authorized to work on the full spectrum of U.S. Government classified and unclassified projects, in addition to supporting strategic partnerships for key defense PNT technologies.

How I will Contribute

In this role, you play a critical part in ensuring that products, components, and processes meet all quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. Your work directly supports production flow, customer satisfaction, and compliance by identifying issues early, preventing defects, and maintaining accurate quality records.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform receiving inspections on incoming materials and components
• Conduct in‑process inspections during manufacturing to verify conformance
• Complete final inspections prior to product release
• Perform shipping reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance before shipment
• Identify, document, and support resolution of nonconforming material (NCMR)
• Assist Quality Engineers with root‑cause analysis and corrective action activities when needed
• Maintain accurate and complete inspection records and documentation
• Assist with coordination and maintenance the calibration schedule for inspection tools and equipment
• Ensure calibrated equipment is available, properly maintained, and compliant
• Provide inspection‑related technical support to production and engineering teams
• Communicate inspection results and quality concerns clearly and professionally
• Plan and prioritize inspection tasks to meet production and shipping schedules
• Perform complex inspections and make informed decisions with minimal supervision

What You Bring to Safran Federal Systems

You bring the technical expertise, attention to detail, and problem‑solving mindset needed to uphold high quality standards. Your ability to work independently, manage your workload, and support cross‑functional teams makes you a key contributor to operational success.

Qualifications & Experience

• GED, Trade School certification, relevant technical experience, or Associate of Engineering Science (A.E.S.)
• 4+ years of relevant experience without a degree, or 2+ years with an A.E.S. or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Strong understanding of quality and engineering principles
• Proficiency in advanced measurement, testing, and inspection techniques
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and industry standards
• Skilled in preparing detailed inspection reports and documentation
• Familiarity with regulatory and customer requirements
• Ability to troubleshoot quality issues and provide technical support
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions based on established criteria

Some of “the Good Stuff”

• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Retirement Program with Employer Match
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Career Development
• Flexible working arrangements
• Excellent culture

About Safran Federal Systems

Safran Federal Systems has been awarded as a Winner of the USA Today and Rochester Metro Area Top Workplaces 2026 Award.

In 2022, Safran acquired Orolia, now Safran Trusted 4D, the world leader in Resilient PNT. At the intersection of critical infrastructure and national defense, Safran Trusted 4D solutions govern and protect the integrity of systems that shape the world. In early 2019, Orolia Defense & Security spun off as a separate entity from its parent company Orolia, with the mission of providing resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) solutions and custom engineering services to U.S. Government agencies, U.S. Defense organizations, and their contractors.

In August of 2019, Safran Federal Systems acquired Talen-X, a U.S. company specializing in advanced GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) Simulation solutions and Interference, Detection, and Mitigation (IDM) technologies. Talen-X's portfolio was an ideal fit and has helped to enhance Safran FS's overall offerings. The acquisition enabled Talen-X's existing resources, operations and capabilities to be scaled and accelerated to better support the warfighter. Read the press release here.

Safran Federal Systems operates as a proxy-regulated company, Free of Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI). As such, Safran FS Defense & Security is approved to work on the full spectrum of U.S. Government classified and unclassified projects and is positioned to support strategic partnerships in the development of key PNT technologies for the defense market.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.