Quality Inspector 1-3

Safran S.A.; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Cabin seeks a Quality Inspector to inspect aircraft interiors, read engineering drawings, and use precision measuring tools. You'll perform FAI on new designs, verify paperwork and conformance, and inspect sub-assemblies and final products before shipping.

Depending on level, responsibilities grow with experience; candidates should be proficient with Windows OS and basic ERP/Microsoft Office tools, ensuring compliance with quality standards across sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred depending on level.
• Experience ranges from 0–8+ years depending on level; higher levels require more experience.
• Must understand and read engineering drawings and use basic inspection tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform first article inspection (FAI) of newly designed or revised products.
• Inspect incoming parts to ensure paperwork and specifications match requirements.
• Inspect sub-assemblies and final products prior to shipment.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Using precision measuring instruments

Calipers and micrometers

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows OS

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World\'s Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that\'s making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we\'ll proudly step back and say, “We did that”.

Safran Cabin headquarters are in Costa Mesa, California, with a global presence of over 11,000 employees at 36 sites. Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand. Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.

Quality Inspector 1-3:

Inspects, audits and reports on materials, processes and products used in the construction of aircraft interiors using variable or attribute measuring instruments and techniques to ensure conformance with the company\'s quality standards. This job reports to the Quality Inspection Supervisor or Quality Assurance Manager.

Summary of Duties:

• Performs first article inspection (FAI) of newly designed or revised products.
• Inspection of incoming products to ensure proper paperwork is received and parts conform to specifications, engineering and purchase order. In-process inspection of parts being manufactured.
• Inspects sub-assemblies used in the construction of aircraft interiors and all final products prior to shipment.
• Interprets and reads engineering drawings, company and customer specifications to ensure accurate part manufacturing.

Level 1 Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 0-3 years.
• Computer Skill: Familiar with Windows Operating System®.
• Other Skills: Ability to use precision measuring instruments and to read engineering drawings, specifications and other technical literature is preferred. Minimum understanding of basic inspection tools.

Level 2 Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 4-7 years.
• Computer Skill: Familiar with Windows Operating System®. Basic skills with Microsoft office systems.
• Other Skills: Must possess ability to use precision measuring instruments. Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications and other technical literature is preferred. Ability to effectively use inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, tape measures, etc. Identify problems with some solving capabilities.

Level 3 Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 8+ years.
• Computer Skill: Intermediate skills with Microsoft office: Windows Operating System®, Excel and Powerpoint. Prior use of and advanced abilities within an ERP system.
• Other Skills: Must possess ability to use precision measuring instruments. Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications and other technical literature is preferred. Ability to effectively use inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, tape measures, etc., and accomplish inspection of detailed parts. Identify problems and solve them independently, work with little to no supervision.

At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.