Manager, Quality Control

Manager, Quality Control

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!

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

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

Reference number

2026-182288

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Quality - Operations quality assurance

Job title

Manager, Quality Control

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.

Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Manager, Quality Control you'll play a pivotal part on our Quality team. This Quality Control Manager assists the Senior Manager or Director of Quality in planning, coordinating, and directing the quality inspection program, designed to ensure continuous production consistent with established standards. Coaches, assists and supports co-workers and direct reports in the testing and inspection of materials and processes at various stages of production and evaluates results and/or statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products by performing the following duties.

This position contributes to our vision by:

1. Directly supervise 1 to 15 employees in the Quality Department. Direct subordinates, engaged in inspection and testing activities, to ensure continuous control over materials and products.

2. Ensure that production and supplier product are inspected and discrepancies corrected prior to shipping the units out of the facility.

3. Participate in First Article Inspections - interfacing with customers, airframe manufacturers and/or the Federal Aviation Administration on applicable Quality issues and ensuring First Article submissions are in accordance with customer specifications and established procedures.

4. Prepare and/or support corrective action requests (CAR) on nonconforming issues when appropriate.

5. Formulate and maintain quality inspection objectives and coordinate objectives with production procedures, in cooperation with the management team to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.

6. Support Drawing Change Requests on nonconforming issues.

7. Participate in the Material Review Board as needed.

8. Investigate customer complaints regarding quality.

9. Select products/materials for tests at various stages in the production process, and test products in such areas as: dimensions, performance, mechanical, electrical, or chemical characteristics.

10. Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams and confer with management and/or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.

11. Audit production areas to verify parts are organized and labeled in the work area and to verify that measuring devices and tools are calibrated regularly.

12. Evaluate data and generate reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.

13. Analyze internal reports, records and customer information applicable to Quality.

14. Assist manufacturing personnel with drawing interpretation and workmanship criteria.

15. Perform all other duties as assigned.

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

Safran Cabin is #1 worldwide for aircraft interiors.

Here, you will build your skills and grow with a community of experts to enrich yourself every day.

Here, collaboration is embodied within the diversity of our teams all around the world.

Here, we're cutting our emissions, not your ambitions.

Together, let's shape the sustainable future of aeronautics. Learn more about Safran Cabin!

Why join us?

US EEO statements:

At Safran Cabin, we 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.

Cabin TA:

• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, and employee discounts & rewards for consumer products/services and more!

• Management roles may be eligible for a 10% target Cabin Management Bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

The expected salary range for this position is between $98,320 - $154,500 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.

Candidate skills & requirements

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree require or equivalent

Experience: Minimum of ten (10) years' experience as an inspector in a quality control or inspection department. Minimum of two (2) years leadership experience.

Computer Skills:

• Basic knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Other Skills:

• Effective oral and written communications skills

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail

• Problem solving, well organized, detailed oriented and accurate.

• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in working with ISO, Boeing, Airbus, FAA, CAA regulations

• Ability to correctly interpret engineering drawings

• Proficiency in the use of measuring equipment, such as tape measures, micrometers and calipers

• Ability to measure angles

• Understanding of basic algebra and geometry

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations, and problems arising from managing a group of individuals

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and direction

• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in interpreting Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

• Understanding of processes in SPS manual

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages

Additional Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Must have sensitivity to safety regulations and requirements

• Ability to work within the time constraints dictated by Safran's agreement to customer requests

• Ability to self-inspect personal work and correct discrepancies in a timely manner

• Ability to follow-up and complete work on inspection non-conformities in a timely manner

This job posting 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.

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.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job, rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Safran Cabin is an “at-will” employer, which means that employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will, for any reason, with or without cause at any time during your employment with the Company. No one other than the CEO of the Company can enter into an agreement of employment for a specified period of time or make any agreement or representation contrary to this policy.

Annual salary

$98,320 - $154,500

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, California

City (-ies)

7330 Lincoln Way CA 92841 Garden Grove

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 8 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

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

No