Quality Inspector

Safran Electronics & Defense, Avionics USA, LLC.; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Electronics & Defense, Avionics USA, LLC. is seeking a skilled Quality Inspector in Grand Prairie, Texas. This position focuses on quality inspections including Receiving, In-process, and Final inspections according to the AS9102 standard. Candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years of aerospace quality experience and be legally authorized to work in the US.

The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, is able to interpret engineering drawings, and is knowledgeable in ERP systems like SAP. Join us to contribute to a safer, more sustainable aviation world.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing or quality experience within aerospace.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Knowledge of ITAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection duties in accordance with AS9102 standards.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and specifications.
• Maintain controlled document files and test records.

Skills

Quality inspection experience within aerospace

Good oral and written communication

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

SAP experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Overview

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

Qualifications

• 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
• Working knowledge of blueprint reading, GD&T, mechanical inspection methods, international quality standards and customer standards.
• Ability to self-manage with minimum supervision

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.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.