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Quality Inspector Lead

13 days ago by Safran
  • $23.02 to $36.18 Hourly
  • Garden Grove, CA, US
  • Full-time
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AI summary

Lead-level Quality Inspector role at Safran Cabin (aerospace & defense), focused on inspecting, auditing and reporting on materials, processes and finished products used in aircraft interiors to ensure they meet quality standards. You’ll handle first article, incoming, in-process and final inspections on-site in Garden Grove, working with drawings/specs and precision measuring tools. Standout perk: join a TIME-ranked top Aerospace & Defense company (2023 World's Best Companies list).

Key skills
First Article Inspection (FAI)Incoming, in-process and final inspectionReading engineering drawings and specificationsPrecision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, tape measures)Quality auditing and reportingMicrosoft Excel and PowerPointWindows operating systemERP system usage (advanced)
Pays $23.02–$36.18 per hour (USD), depending on experience and education.
You'll thrive here if you’re a quality-minded, process-focused team player with 10+ years’ inspection experience who can independently interpret drawings/specs and use precision measurement tools with minimal supervision.
Why apply
  • Lead aerospace interiors quality inspections
  • TIME-ranked leading Aerospace & Defense company
  • Contribute to safer, sustainable world
Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Manufacture assembly and repair - Inspection

Job title

Quality Inspector Lead

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 $23.02/hr - $36.18/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 4 Qualifications: LEAD
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

10+ 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:
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

$23.02/hr - $36.18/hr USD

Job location

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 8 years

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

Yes

Reference: 25765_526195418·Original posting
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