Design Quality Engineer

HERE, WE CRAFT EXCELLENCE TOGETHER. At Safran, we believe in sustainable career journeys, collaboration as a cornerstone of innovation, and the freedom to explore diverse career paths. As a Design Quality Engineer, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace.

This position contributes to our vision by:

Ensure all activities at the design department are performed in accordance to the documented instructions

Continuous monitoring of design & development activities performance compliance to customer, regulatory, internal and all other applicable requirements

With design engineering team, define, document, monitor and evaluate the effectivity of the design quality plans

Training, coaching and assurance of Engineering QRQC activity

Function as internal IMS auditor as required by the company internal audit plan

Document and follow-up internal and external corrective actions

Ensure proper and on time response to all required actions (ensure proper analysis and action plans)

Verify the effectiveness of the corrective actions implemented

Maintain CA/PA system properly

At Safran Seats, we value service-oriented team players who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to adapt to our dynamic, innovative environment.

• Required - Science or engineering related bachelor degree or 6 years of related design quality engineering.

• Required - 3 to 5 years experience in aerospace industry or equivalent at engineering, design & development or quality positions

• Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO19011, AS9100, AS9145, ISO14001, OHSAS18001

• Experience in internal and external audit and audit techniques

• APQP Tools knowledge and domain, PDCA, DMAIC and other related tools knowledge

• Configuration and data management

• English proficient. Spanish and French are a plus

Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:

• Innovative & Curious

• Collaborative & Inclusive

• Committed to Safety

• Trustworthy

• Results Focused

• Driven to Excellence

• Powered by Teamwork, AS 9100, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Aerospace and Defense, Auditing, Aviation Industry, Coaching, Configuration Management, Corrective Action, Data Management, English Language, External Audit, French Language, IP Multimedia System (IMS), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), ISO 14001, ISO 9001, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Internal Audit, Propulsion, Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Regulations, Six Sigma DMAIC, Spanish Language, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Tuition Fees, United States Citizen, Vehicle Fleets

Competitive salaries

• Paid holidays

• Recognition programs

• Comprehensive benefits

• Retirement (401K) plans with employer match

• Professional development opportunities

• Tuition assistance

• Over 300 career paths across global sites

Highlights from our facility

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its missionis 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.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world’s leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions., Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas, plays a big role in making top-notch aircraft seats for airlines around the world. The team here is known for their know-how and dedication to building comfortable, reliable seats for both commercial and business planes. With a focus on quality and new ideas, the Gainesville facility helps keep Safran at the forefront of the aviation seating industry, working closely with airlines and aircraft makers to deliver seats passengers appreciate.

Join Safran Seats. Here we craft excellence together.