Job Description
Quality Inspector (Level 1 -3)
**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 Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries.
**Reference number**
2026-177187
**Job details**
**Domain**
Performance and Support
**Job field / Job profile**
Quality - Program / customer quality assurance
**Job title**
Quality Inspector (Level 1 -3)
**Employment type**
Permanent
**Professional category**
Employees / Staff
**Part time / Full time**
Full-time
**Job description**
The responsibility of the Quality Inspector is to conduct various internal quality functions in support of quality, customer, production, engineering and purchasing requirements.
Summary of Duties:
- Approves finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work. Average inspection time per month.
- Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarizing re-work and waste; inputting data into quality database.
- Inspects incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials using company's non-conforming material processing procedure. Average inspection time per part received - 15 minutes. Non-conforming material processing - 15 minutes per NC.
- Performs Final Product Inspections including IQT306 Inspections (dimensional inspections).
- Delivery Inspections (C of C) and becoming EASA Part 21 Signature Approved for SVS-FR products
- Proficient use of basic inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, comparators, surface plate tools, etc.
- Become a Customer Approved Source Inspector as needed
- Support various NCR, Deviation and CPAR processing activities as needed
- Develop Internal Auditing skills for becoming a SVS-WA Internal Auditor
- Support Internal FAI related activity as needed
- Support Document Control activities as needed
- Support OEM on quality related issues.
- Some travel may be required
- Other activities as determined necessary
Job Requirements:
- Understands or is willing to learn company, quality management, and system policies and procedures.
- Regular, predictable attendance is required.
- Must be willing to work overtime as necessary; a flexible work schedule can be arranged within the team.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, ambiguous and rapidly changing environment.
- Ability to multitask, work on multiple projects at a time, and maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Safran Ventilation Systems USA looks for service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills, the right attitude and adaptability to an innovative and evolving environment.
**Candidate skills & requirements**
Level 1
Education: High school diploma or equivalent is preferred or equivalent experience.
Experience: 0-3 years working in the aviation industry.
Computer Skill: Familiar with Windows Operating System®.
Other Skills:
- Ability to use precision measuring instruments and to read engineering drawings, specifications and other technical literature is preferred.
- Ability to navigate through various computer programs such as AX, PLM, Databases, etc.
- Basic knowledge of dimensional inspection tools and/or the capability of learning how to use various inspection tools.
- Capability of learning how to read engineering drawings for performing various product inspections (Final and Receiving inspections).
- Organizational skills, structured and process oriented. Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
- Attention to detail is a must.
Level 2
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: 4-7 years
Computer Skill: Familiar with Windows Operating System®. Basic skills with Microsoft office systems.
Other Skills:
- Must possess ability to use precision measuring instruments. Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications and other technical literature is preferred.
- Ability to navigate through various computer programs such as AX, PLM, Databases, etc.
- Ability to effectively use inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, tape measures, etc. Identify problems with some solving capabilities.
- Good repair electro-mechanical inspection and troubleshooting skills.
- Read and understand CMM', AMM's, SB's, AD's and drawings, technical publications, regulatory requirements and schematics.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail.
- Identify problems and solve them independently, work with little to no supervision.
Level 3
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: 8+ years
Computer Skill: Intermediate skills with Microsoft office: Windows Operating System®, Excel and PowerPoint. Prior use of and advanced abilities within an ERP system.
Other Skills:
- Thorough electro-mechanical assembly knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
- Read and understand CMM', AMM's, SB's, AD's and drawings, customers technical publications, regulatory requirements and schematics.
- Strong knowledge of the product and attention to details.
- Training skills for both classroom and OJT training.
- Ability to handle and schedule multiple projects, schedule and assignments with the inspection team.
- Identify problems and solve them independently, work with no supervision.
Annual Salary Range:
Level 1: $52,155 - $75,625
Level 2: $57,371 - $83,188
Level 3: $70,687 - $102,496
**Annual salary**
USD 52,155 - 102,496 (25.07 - 49.28 per hour)
**Job location**
**Job location**
North America, United States, Washington
**City (-ies)**
Everett
**Applicant criteria**
**Minimum education level achieved**
High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
**Minimum experience level required**
First experience
**Additional Languages preferred**
English (Fluent)
**ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency**
No