Quality Inspector 3

Safran Group

Garden Grove (CA)

On-site

USD 37,000 - 41,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Safran is seeking a Quality Inspector 3 in California to perform first article inspections and in-process checks on aircraft interior components, ensuring conformance to drawings and specs. You will interpret engineering drawings and read customer specifications under the supervision of the Quality Inspection Supervisor or QA Manager.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, a high school diploma, and proficiency with precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers), ERP systems, and MS

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: 8+ years.
Computer Skills: Office suite with Windows OS, Excel and PowerPoint; ERP familiarity.
Measuring tools: use precision measurement instruments (calipers, micrometers).
Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

Performs First Article Inspection (FAI) of newly designed or revised products.
Inspects incoming products to ensure proper paperwork and conformance to specs.
Performs in-process inspection of parts during manufacture.
Inspects sub-assemblies and final products prior to shipment.
Interprets engineering drawings and relevant specifications to ensure accurate manufacturing.

Skills

Reading drawings

Precision measurement

Problem solving

English fluency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP system

Excel

PowerPoint

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Quality Inspector 3

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 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!

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

Reference number

2026-185343

Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Manufacture assembly and repair - Inspection

Job title

Quality Inspector 3

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 $26.92/hr - $29.91/hr USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.

Candidate skills & requirements

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.

Description: Senior

Working Conditions: