Quality Inspector 2

Safran Group; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Cabin seeks a Quality Inspector 2 to join our production team in California. The role focuses on inspecting and auditing materials, processes, and finished aircraft interior components to ensure strict quality compliance and conformance with specifications.

You will perform FAI on new designs and inspect incoming and in-process parts. The position requires 4–7 years of experience, ability to read engineering drawings, operate precision instruments, and work collaboratively to uphold

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4-7 years of experience.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, audits and reports on materials, processes and products used in aircraft interiors to ensure conformance with quality standards.
• Performs first article inspection (FAI) of newly designed or revised products.
• Inspects incoming and in-process parts for conformance to specifications and purchase orders.
• Interprets engineering drawings and customer specifications to ensure accurate part manufacturing.

Skills

Precision measuring instruments

Reading engineering drawings

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Tape measures

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quality Inspector 2

Job details

General information

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.

Entity

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.

Safran Cabin is the world's No. 1 in aircraft interiors. Safran Cabin provides innovative, smart and sustainable cabin interiors, as well as advanced water and waste management systems.

Here, you will develop your skills and grow within a community of experts who enrich your experience every day.

Here, collaboration connects our teams across the globe.

Did you know? We have probably already flown together!

Would you like to join us? Learn more about Safran Cabin here.

(Hyperlink: https://www.safran-group.com/en/companies/safran-cabin)

Job details

Reference number

2026-182725

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Manufacture assembly and repair - Inspection

Job title

Quality Inspector 2

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Technician

Part time / Full time

Full-time

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”.

Job Summary:

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.

The expected salary range for this position is between $19.05/hr - $29.94/hr USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law

Candidate skills & requirements

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.

We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.

Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:

• Team oriented
• Process focused
• Open & honest communication
• Quality minded
• Ability to persevere and honor commitments
• Recognizes success
• Executes with urgency
• Creates solutions
• Customer focused in everything we do

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.

Description: Intermediate

Working Conditions:

1. Does require fluent communication in English language.
2. Employment Status may be part-time, full-time, or temporary.
3. Traveling may be required.
4. Protracted or irregular hours may be required.
5. Relocation to another Safran facility may be required.

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.

Annual salary

$19.05/hr - $29.94/hr USD.

Job location

North America, United States, California

City (-ies)

7330 Lincoln Way CA 92841 Garden Grove

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