Quality Inspector

Safran Group; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran is hiring a Quality Inspector for our Grand Prairie, TX facility to perform Receiving, In-process, Final, and Shipment inspections in line with AS9102. The role requires aerospace manufacturing experience and strict adherence to ITAR regulations.

You will maintain test records, ensure conformance to drawings and specifications, and support FAA requirements while collaborating with teams to uphold quality standards. This is a full-time, on-site position in Texas.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing or quality experience in aerospace
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements
• ITAR compliance: U.S. persons required
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Perform Receiving, In-process, Final, and Shipment inspections according to AS9102
• Utilize inspection tools and techniques to verify conformance with standards
• Maintain controlled documents and test records accurately
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and quality policies
• Support customer specific and vendor release inspection programs

Skills

Quality inspection

Aerospace manufacturing

GD&T

SAP / ERP

Reading engineering drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quality Inspector

Job details

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 Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.

Reference number

2026-178736

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Quality - Program / customer quality assurance

Job title

Quality Inspector

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Summary of Job Purpose:

• The role's main focus is to perform Inspection duties (Receiving, In-process, Final, and Shipment) in accordance with the AS9102 standard, Corrective Actions, and other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Required skills include, Quality inspection experience within an aerospace manufacturing environment


• Inspects products, and processes to insure conformance with quality standards and specifications.


• Utilizes sophisticated tools, instruments, and techniques to accomplish Inspection assignments.


• Maintains all controlled document files and test records in a timely and accurate manner.


• Maintains excellent working relationship with other employees, departments and suppliers.


• Complies with AS9100 and departmental policies, procedures and FAA regulations.


• Effective performance of assigned tasks to ensure that items inspected meet all applicable requirements.


• Perform customer specific and AS9102 First Article Inspections; Performs product acceptance inspections as per specific customer vendor release programs.


• Verify the product is to the latest or appropriate Drawing level


• Verify the Certificate of Conformance reflects all the required information per requirements


• Other duties as assigned including helping other areas of the quality department

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Physical Requirements :

Production Floor

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.


• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.


• The noise level in the work environment is low to quiet.

Candidate skills & requirements

Required Competencies:

Qualification:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing or quality experience within the aerospace environment, Bachelor degree preferred.


• Legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship


• This position requires use of information or access to hardware that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee

Position Criteria:

• Good oral and written communication.


• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications


• A practical understanding of the AS9102 standard,


• A good level of computer literacy, to include familiarity with Microsoft Office applications. ERP experience, SAP preferred


• Attention to detail


• Working knowledge of blueprint reading, GD&T, mechanical inspection methods, international quality standards and customer standards.


• Excellent time management.


• Ability to self-manage with minimum supervision

Annual salary

Based On Market rate

Job location

North America, United States, Texas

City (-ies)

Grand Prairie, TX 75052

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select \"Yes\" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes