Quality Lead

Quality Lead

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.

Join Safran Aerosystems: an international leader in aviation safety, fluid management and fuel systems. Our strength? Innovating to enhance flight safety (oxygen systems, evacuation systems, flotation systems) and driving the transition toward decarbonized aviation through sustainable fuels. 6,200 employees, operations in 7 countries, and one shared objective: a safer sky.

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Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Quality - Operations quality assurance

Job title

Quality Lead

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Ready to take on ambitious technical challenges and contribute to projects that will power the aircraft of tomorrow?

Safran Aerosystems (SAO) designs high-technology solutions that enhance aircraft performance and flight safety. As the world leader in emergency evacuation systems and crew oxygen systems, Safran Aerosystems is also a major player in fuel and fluid systems.[

You will join the Evacuation Systems Business Unit (SEV), part of the DASY Division, a world leader in the design, manufacturing, and maintenance of evacuation slides, life rafts, and life vests for aircraft, as well as flotation systems for helicopters.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE):

Demonstrate HSE leadership by ensuring the health and safety of the team and actively supporting the site's HSE initiatives. Oversee HSE performance, ensuring compliance with standards, identifying and mitigating risks, leading event analysis, and implementing corrective actions. Provide necessary HSE training, maintain team certifications, and supply appropriate resources, fostering a culture of accountability in HSE performance.

Organization & Leadership:

Coordinate and lead daily activities of the inspection team in either Assembly or Packing. Allocate work, manage administrative processes, lead daily team meetings, and act as a key communicator to unite teams around objectives and drive continuous improvement. Support team integration and adaptation during organizational or operational changes while maintaining positive employee relations.

Team Development:

Assess individual and collective team skills to address current and future needs. Oversee career development through performance reviews, skill development, and recommendations on compensation. Promote team unity and provide the necessary support to empower team members.

Operational Responsibilities:

Performance & Quality:

Define and implement actions to achieve safety, quality, cost, delivery, and improvement (SQCDPI) objectives. Ensure alignment of workload with schedules, analyze root causes of failures, and apply sustainable corrective measures. Contribute to production engineering and manage inspection documentation. Identify and address non-conformances, participate in quality audits, and perform First Article Inspections as needed.

Oversight & Strategy:

Monitor the production area using performance dashboards and indicators. Anticipate, define, and implement corrective actions, communicate outcomes, and support the definition of industrial strategy and objectives for the area.

Improvement & Innovation:

Innovation:

Foster a culture of daily innovation by encouraging out-of-the-box thinking and transforming employee-driven ideas into tangible improvements. Ensure compliance with existing standards, capitalize on best practices, and maintain high levels of workplace organization according to the 5S methodology.

Other duties as assigned.

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

Looking for a dynamic workplace with the strengths of a global leader?

Safran Aerosystems offers a people‑focused culture built on trust, collaboration, and innovation through our Safran Together+ initiative.

What We Offer

Join a workplace that prioritizes well‑being, growth, and community:

• On‑site cafeteria with snacks, meals, and complimentary coffee & tea

• Well‑Being Committee promoting engagement and wellness activities

• Employee Club fostering connection and team events

• Life‑Event Recognition Program celebrating milestones and achievements

• Active sports culture (golf, running, volleyball, soccer) with opportunities to create new clubs

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with company contribution

• Paid time off and holidays

• Employee assistance and wellness programs

Grow with Safran

Be part of a leading global aerospace group committed to your development through:

• Extensive training resources, including Safran University and language learning

• Internal mobility across sites, roles, and business units

At Safran, you'll build a meaningful career while contributing to innovative technologies shaping the future of aerospace.

Candidate skills & requirements

The Autonomous Production Unit Leader (APUL) Has the following roles and responsibilities:

• Manage your team with the aim of meeting objectives for safety, quality and delivery in line with customer requirements.

• Help improve performance within your expanded scope of responsibility.

Operational aspects

• Performance management (quality and delivery) - Advanced

• Quality Control supervision - Expert

• Risk Management - Advanced

• Problem-solving - Expert

• Managing time and prioritizing tasks - Advanced

• Technical knowledge - Advanced

• Ability to process information - Advanced

Managerial aspects

• HSE requirements – Basic

• Team leadership - Advanced

• Skills development - Advanced

• Ability to manage a cross-functional and intercultural team - Advanced

Improvement/innovation aspects

• Continuous improvement and change management - Advanced

Technical skills

• ERP/M3 - Basic

• MS Office - Advanced

• Outlook – Advanced

• Minitab/Jasp – Basic

• Quality tools including cause-and-effect diagrams, check sheets, control charts, histograms, Pareto charts, scatter diagrams, Tree Diagrams, AS9100 and Lean Manufacturing – Advanced

• Correctly interprets drawings, specs, standards, work instructions and understand product conformity - Advanced

• Time and attendance - Advanced

Education and/or Experience:

• Requires equivalent from technical school, 2 years of supervisory experience; or equivalent combination or experience and education.

Other

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – Advanced

• Fluent in English - Advanced

• Bilingual English/Spanish helpful - Basic

• Ability to work in a cross-functional/international team environment - Advanced

Annual salary

Hourly $19.1 - $32.28

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, New Jersey

City (-ies)

1747 NJ-34 NJ 07727 Wall Township

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

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

No