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 Helicopter Engines is the world leader in helicopter engines and the only manufacturer exclusively specialized in this market. Operating worldwide, the company employs 6,100 people, serves more than 2,500 customers across 155 countries, and has over 21,500 engines in service.
  

Reference number

2026-188714  

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Quality - Quality management

Job Family

Quality Management

Job title

Quality Manager

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Summary of Job Purpose:
Manages, directs and coordinates activities of the Quality Assurance department to support the business unit.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Reports the Quality Management System metrics to business leadership team and parent company VP of Quality.
• Maintains an effective quality management system in liaison with the company divisions and in compliance with the requirements of AS9100, FAA Part 21 and Part 145 (including EASA special conditions for dual-release), and additional requirements requested by customers.
• Identifying customer and authorities' requirements and ensure compliance.
• Conducts audits to assess the operation of the quality system and manage quality reviews.
• Promote and support continuous improvement actions and making best practices widely applicable internally and to suppliers.
• Ensuring supplier quality (assessment, audit, quality performances).
• Oversee compliance of inspection, measuring and test equipment (metrology, calibration).
• Reporting and overseeing incidents and non-conformities. Monitoring corrective and preventive actions internally and with suppliers.
• Establish good working relationship with the Safran Quality community, customers, customer audits, AS9100 auditors and FAA auditors.
• Communicates and coordinates with Safran Power Units Toulouse on companywide quality projects and initiatives.
• Provides direction and examples for interpretation of quality policies and procedures.
• Supports assigned Internal Auditor duties as needed.
• Add to all manager roles: Participate in continuous monitoring of internal controls where necessary and ensure compliance.

Scopes and Accountabilities:
• 8+ years' experience of Quality Management in aerospace, aviation or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Manage Workforce: 4-5 employees
• This position may assist other areas where there is a leadership vacancy.

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

Required Competencies; Education / Knowledge / Skills and Abilities:
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in an engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of AS9100 Rev D quality systems and FAA regulations.
• Must be able to solve problems while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Must have high degree of initiative and be able to work independently to manage and complete projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess strong leadership.
• Must have excellent attention to detail.
• Effectively present information and respond well to questions.
• Current certification as an internal auditor to AS9100 Rev D, highly desired.
• Proficient use of Microsoft office, Excel, Word, & PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of GD&T a plus.
• Ability to travel domestic and international, 0-5%.

Physical Requirements: N/A
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to type.
• The employee is frequently required to do sit down work.
• The employee must seldom lift and /or move up to 10 pounds.

Additional Information:

• The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or
• The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national orig

Annual salary

$150,000 to $170,000

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, California, San Diego

City (-ies)

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 8 years

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

No

Requesting party

Number of position(s)

1