Conformity Inspector

Conformity Inspector

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.

Reference number

2022-109080

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Quality - Regulatory support and approvals

Job title

Conformity Inspector

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Northwest Aerospace Technologies ("NAT"), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial and military aircrafts, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a variety of Blue Chip customers.

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".

In the role of Conformity Inspector, you'll play a pivotal part on our Quality team.

The Conformity Inspector contributes to the success of the Operations and Supply Chain Departments by facilitating the conformity and logistics efforts across the company to ensure projects and production are supported in the most effective manner. The Conformity Inspector must be FAA DMIR Certified.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

-Responsible for conformity inspections, inspections of parts, kits and test articles according to FAA/EASA regulations.

-Maintains the conformity schedule for parts, monuments, wiring and installations which integrates part availability, certification status and the program need dates.

-Facilitates organizational focus for engineering, certification and supply chain departments to effectively priorities work to support operational activity.

-Identifies and recommends corrective actions to Supply Chain relating to part availability.

-Acts as principal liaison between the modification site and production facilities and Supply Chain on part/kit availability providing a weekly 60-day outlook.

-Participates in the daily program operations conference call.

Supports logistics activity across the company providing guidance on shipping and international shipping couriers and regulations.

-Maintains program SPI and CPI analysis.

-Analyzes data to develops and maintain appropriate group metrics.

-Identifies and recommends to management areas of waste that should be addressed through improvement activities.

-Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.

-Other duties as assigned.

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.

Summary of Education, Experience & Certification:

-FAA DMIR Certification

-4-Year Technical Degree and at least 5 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

-Must possess FAA DMIR Certification

-Must possess broad technical knowledge and familiarity of aircraft, maintenance, interior completions, and FAA/EASA certification.

-Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally as part of an established and growing team.

-Strong personnel management, communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.

-Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

-Ability to influence, persuade and negotiate.

-Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and have knowledge of aircraft parts, assembly and installation.

-Strong problem solving skills.

-Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

-Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

-Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office applications and CRM software.

Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee for legal compliance purposes. 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

USD $57,470 - $90,310

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Washington, Everett

City (-ies)

415 Riverside Rd. Everett, WA 98201

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years