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”.

The Quality Inspector 3 is responsible to evaluate and determine detail & assembly parts and test articles meet approved drawings and specifications while working under the procedures and policies of NAT quality management systems.

The Quality Inspector 3 will assure compliance to a variety of dimensional and specification requirements. This includes receiving inspection, in-process inspection, first article inspections, final inspection and customer presentation. The Quality Inspector will validate the physical characteristics as well as the processing requirements and the data certifications of parts with complex geometry and configurations. This position is responsible for insuring component manufacturing documentation is complete, accurate, and in conformance to the various drawings, documents, and company procedures. The Quality Inspector works directly with Manufacturing, Engineering, and the Purchasing departments. Additional responsibilities would also include any other duty assigned by the Quality department management. The Quality Inspector reports directly to the Quality Supervisor.

Job Requirements

The Quality Inspector is required, at a minimum, to have a high school diploma or GED equivalent. The Quality Manager or Quality Supervisor can determine whether education and training are “equivalent” based on an individual's experience. In addition, the Quality manager or Quality Supervisor can determine if skillset, performance or understanding does not support the needs of the position regardless of years of experience.

A Quality Inspector must be:
•A high school diploma or GED, required
•Able to read and understand engineering drawings, diagrams and specifications.
•Able to inspect parts using gauges, scales, micrometers, calipers, height gauges and other hand tools
•Able to document findings and fill out First Article Reports (FAI's) using the AS9102 forms
•Able to write non-conformance tags for discrepant parts
•Work independently with little supervision
•Exhibit ethical independence and judgment of the parts and process
•7 or more years' experience in mechanical inspection with focus on aerospace and manufacturing environment
•Any other duties as assigned by the Quality Supervisor or Manager

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

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.

•The Q.A. Inspector must exhibit a technical aptitude
•The Q.A. Inspector must be able to read drawing and specifications, understand and follow written procedures and recognize the importance of compliance with NAT's quality requirements
•Clear communication (oral and written) skills
•Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to assure delivery requirements while maintaining NAT's high-quality standards
•Strong computer skills to include understandings of MRP systems, Microsoft Word and Excel programs
•Strong analytical, organizational and troubleshooting skills

Working Conditions:
•Primarily warehouse and manufacturing environment
•Consistent use of computer keyboard and monitor
•Some local travel may be required


Physical Requirements:

•Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds

Company Information

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 Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.