Conformity Inspector

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”.

Position Summary

Northwest Aerospace Technologies, a Safran company, is looking for a Conformity Inspector who is responsible for conducting Conformity inspections on prototype parts, installations, assembles, test articles and test set ups.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Conformity Inspector will be responsible for the conformity inspections and inspections of parts, kits, and test articles to NAT procedures and FAA/EASA regulations. Conformity Inspector will be a representative to other companies and organizations must be diplomatic and supportive to the integrity of processes and legal regulatory requirements. Conformity Inspectors will issues FAA 8130-3 or EASA Form 1s when all design requirements have been met.

Safran Cabin headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, with a global presence of over 11,000 employees at 36 sites. Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand. Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.

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Your Career

• Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.

Your Development

• Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.

Your Benefits

• Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub – Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!

Knowledge/Experience

The Conformity Inspector should have a four year technical degree and at least five years relevant industry experience. In lieu of a four year technical degree a combination of other relevant formal technical training and at least 10 years relevant industry experience is required.

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to communicate at all levels. Must be able to understand written procedures
• Computer Skills (MS office products)
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner
• Able to read and understand complex engineering drawings
• Strong knowledge and understanding of process specifications Working Conditions:
• Primarily warehouse and manufacturing environment
• Consistent use of computer key board and monitor
• Travel may be required to include international travel
• Must have an understanding

AS9100 Quality Management Systems

• Strong understanding of and experience with QA practices
• Working knowledge of FAA/EASA Regulations, 5 years quality engineering experience or 10 years of aerospace industry experience
• FAA/EASA conformity experience
• Strong inspection experience 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. We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment. Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
• Team oriented
• Process focused
• Open & honest communication
• Quality minded
• Ability to persevere and honor commitments
• Recognizes success
• Executes with urgency
• Creates solutions
• Customer focused in everything we do 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.