<p>Job Summary The Senior Quality Engineer serves as the primary quality leader for assigned programs within Safran's Actuation business. This role is responsible for ensuring quality performance across the full product lifecycle, acting as the key interface between customers and internal teams to drive compliance, performance, and continuous improvement. In the context of Safran's recent acquisition of the Actuation business, this position will play a critical role in supporting product transfers, industrial integration, and operational stabilization, ensuring quality standards are maintained and strengthened throughout transformation activities. Key Responsibilities • Serve as the primary quality interface for assigned programs, representing the organization in customer interactions, reviews, and escalations • Ensure customer and regulatory requirements are clearly understood, flowed down, and effectively implemented across the organization • Monitor and drive program-level quality performance, including defect reduction, escape prevention, and customer satisfaction • Lead quality-related communication with customers, including: o Quality reviews o Issue resolution o Corrective action follow-up • Translate customer requirements into actionable quality processes and ensure adherence across functions • Ensure compliance with applicable quality management systems and industry standards • Lead and facilitate root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities for quality issues • Drive timely containment, corrective actions, and validation of effectiveness • Identify systemic issues and implement sustainable process improvements • Promote use of structured problem-solving methodologies across the organization • Support quality activities throughout product development and industrialization, including: o Design reviews o Risk identification (e.g., FMEA) o Validation and test planning • Ensure manufacturing and test processes are robust, repeatable, and aligned with customer expectations • Support product and industrial transfer activities associated with Actuation integration into Safran • Ensure quality risks are identified and mitigated during transfers, including: o Process validation o First article inspections o Production readiness • Drive alignment of quality standards, processes, and best practices across sites • Partner closely with engineering, operations, supply chain, and program management to drive quality outcomes • Provide guidance and expertise to internal teams on quality standards, tools, and best practices • Support internal and external audit activities and ensure closure of findings Travel- 10%</p> <p>Job Requirements</p> <p>Qualifications Required • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field • Minimum of 8+ years' experience in Quality engineering, manufacturing, or aerospace environments • Strong experience in root cause analysis, corrective action, and quality systems • Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence outcomes Preferred • Experience in aerospace systems, actuation, or electromechanical products • Experience supporting industrial transfers, new product introduction, or business integration efforts • Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., AS9100) and audit processes • ASQ, Lean, Six Sigma, or auditor certifications Skills &Competencies Quality Leadership • Ability to lead quality performance at a program level and drive accountability across teams • Strong ownership mindset with focus on delivering measurable results Technical & Analytical Skills • Deep understanding of quality tools and methodologies (RCCA, FMEA, SPC, etc.) • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Communication & Influence • Effective communicator with the ability to engage both technical teams and customers • Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment Adaptability & Execution • Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, transforming environment • Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities</p>