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Supervisor, Quality Inspection

Safran

Los Angeles, CAFull-time$71–111K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$71–111K/yr
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Supervisor, Quality Inspection plans, coordinates, and directs the quality assurance program to support production standards. The role supervises and coaches inspection staff, evaluates product and process quality, and works with production, management, customers, airframe manufacturers, and the FAA on quality issues. It also supports corrective actions, audits, testing, and the investigation of customer complaints.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft Office, nice to haveOral Communication, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveMultitasking, nice to haveAttention to Detail, nice to haveProblem Solving, nice to haveOrganization, nice to haveAccuracy, nice to haveISO Regulations, nice to haveBoeing Regulations, nice to haveAirbus Regulations, nice to haveFAA Regulations, nice to haveCAA Regulations, nice to haveEngineering Drawing Interpretation, nice to haveMeasuring Equipment, nice to haveAngle Measurement, nice to haveAlgebra, nice to haveGeometry, nice to haveLeadership, nice to haveSpanish, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, requiredTechnical School Certificate or College Degree, nice to have6+ Years Quality Inspection Experience, required2+ Years Leadership Experience, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Supervisor, Quality Inspection

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

2026-192282

Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Quality - Operations quality assurance

Job title

Supervisor, Quality Inspection

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Supervisory staff

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 and play a pivotal part on our team. The Supervisor, Quality Inspection assists the Director of Operations and/or Operations Manager in planning, coordinating, and directing the quality assurance 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.

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

  2. Ensure that production units 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 corrective action requests (CAR) on nonconforming issues when appropriate.

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

  6. Prepare Drawing Change Requests on nonconforming issues.

  7. Participate in the Material Review Board as needed.

  8. Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.

  9. Investigate customer complaints regarding quality.

  10. 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.

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

  12. 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.

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

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

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

  16. Perform all other duties as assigned.

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

Safran Cabin is #1 worldwide for aircraft interiors.

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.

  • 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!

The expected salary range for this position is between $70,750 - $111,180 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.

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.

Candidate skills & requirements

Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. College/University degree or Certificate from a technical school preferred

Experience: Minimum of six (6) 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

Annual salary

$70,750 - $111,180 USD DOE

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, California, Los Angeles

City (-ies)

Carson

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

Additional Languages preferred

Spanish (Fluent)

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

No

How this job compares

Set against the 4,782 open Quality Assurance jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$71–111K/yr
  • California median$110–160K/yr268 salary ranges
  • US median$88–143K/yr2,139 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $91K, is 34% below the California median midpoint ($137K) — in the lowest quarter of Quality Assurance salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 447 open Quality Assurance jobs in California and 4,782 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience — more than three in four Quality Assurance postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 3,683 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 2,326 of the 4,782 open Quality Assurance jobs (49%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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