Quality Engineer - Electro Mechanical

Safran DSI Business Unit: Optronics (formerly Optics 1)

ABOUT OUR MISSION:

Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc.!

Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), headquartered in Arlington, Va., is a leading U.S. aerospace company dedicated to supporting national defense and space missions. As a trusted partner to the U.S. armed forces, government agencies, and commercial sectors, Safran DSI delivers advanced technology solutions through its specialized business units: Assured PNT, Geospatial AI, Optronics, Space Solutions, and Testing & Telemetry.

Headquartered in Bedford, NH, Safran DSI Optronics (formerly Optics 1) is a global leader in full-service design and production of electro-optic and navigation systems. Leveraging core competencies in defense technologies, Optronics provides unmatched, first-class mission solutions for military and law enforcement personnel.

We have a high-paced, high-energy environment focused on acknowledging individual and team successes, as well as overall growth. Optronics is a community that cares about the mission of our customers. Our team believes in supporting and enriching our community through engagement; whether that means giving back to our troops, veterans and their families, investing in next generation innovators through STEM education, or higher education initiatives, giving back is an important part of who we are as a team.

If you’re ready to join our mission and serve those who serve, Safran DSI is the perfect place for you to take your career to the next level. Make a real difference and be part of something extraordinary. Apply now and help us build the future of defense and space.

POSITION PROFILE:

As a Quality Engineer specializing in Electromechanical Engineering, you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality of components and products produced at our company. You'll be responsible for upholding compliance with contract requirements, contributing to ISO certification maintenance, and actively participating in all quality-related initiatives utilizing your hands-on electro-mechanical knowledge and experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the production of established programs in daily operations
• Conduct final and in-process testing of electro-mechanical assemblies
• Provide reporting of program yields and production milestones
• Provide support in production and engineering development as per program life cycle need
• Assist Senior Quality Assurance Engineer in developing various test plans
• Support the development of DFMEA, PFMEA, and control plans
• Participate in Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System
• Engage in the Nonconforming Material Process and Material Review Board (MRB)
• Assist in ISO audits and maintain adherence to ISO 9001:2015 standards
• Support Engineering Change Proposals and Configuration Control Documentation processes
• Offer high-level internal and external customer support
• Demonstrate ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma principles for quality control
• Collaborate with Continuous Improvement manager to implement improvement projects

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Minimum of 3 years in a Quality Engineering role with proven success and understanding of Quality Assurance procedures, processes, and tools
• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Electronics, or other technical field
• Working knowledge of ISO requirements and certification
• Experience managing and performing qualification testing in accordance with MIL-STD-810
• Excellent presentation, written, and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, decision making, and conflict management skills
• Comfortable in conversing at all levels within the organization
• Entrepreneurial attitude who enjoys a diversified and fast paced environment
• Understanding of Microsoft Office
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Experience with Aras Innovator or similar PLM system
• Fluency in the English Language
• Must be a US Citizen or hold US Protected Individual status

IDEALLY, YOU’LL ALSO HAVE:

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification desirable
• Exposure to Electro-Optical equipment is advantageous
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control is beneficial
• Experience with MTBF and MTTR generation and analysis would be valuable
• Familiarity with ITAR environment is a plus

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vets – US Protected Individual status required (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, refugee or temporary resident (as defined at 8 USC 1160(a).