| Location | Gainesville, TX |
Design Quality Assurance Manager
Published 08.25.2026
Company : Safran Seats Job field : Quality Location : Gainesville , Texas , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelors Degree Required experience : More than 5 years Professional status : Employees / Staff Salary range : based on experience
# 2026-186393
Apply Apply with one click Any questions ?
Published 08.25.2026
Job Description
A glimpse at the job:
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 Assurance Manager, youll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace.
This position contributes to our vision by:
Guarantee that appropriate efforts and measures are in place to achieve the engineering department goals in terms of external and internal quality (S, Q, C, D, P, I), internal and external customers focal point for quality matters:
o Ensure that internal and external requirements (customers, regulations, applicable standards) are taken into account
o Ensure proper performance monitoring and review as well as actions taken when necessary to achieve the results
o Assess development maturity in preparation for reviews and milestones
o Report alerts, risk and opportunities to the development team and assist on its management and treatment
o Stop any action that could have an unacceptable impact on the quality of a product or service
o Help teams implement best practices and conduct resource validation and qualification (test benches, prototypes, test facilities)
Ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements and systems and propose improvements:
o Ensure that developments comply with applicable standards and regulations at all phases of each project
o Develop Quality awareness and train engineering staff in quality and APQP related best practices and tools
o Help improve processes and monitor their implementation
o Ensure that the necessary authorizations/accreditations are in place and properly managed
Track, evaluate and report process control status and quality reports. Address customer complaints regarding quality issues, validate analysis and action plans to resolve problems. Ensure such action plans are implemented
Lead the APQP methodology in development, ensure it is properly deployed and assured in all product developments. Ensure proper coordination with all departments for the proper APQP deployment
What we offer:
Competitive salaries
Highlights from our facility:
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.
Job Requirements
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.
Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
This description outlines the general nature and level of work for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary by assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Safran Seats is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. For verification or accommodation requests, please email [email protected] or call 940-363-2068. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Candidates for positions with Safran Seats must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire.
Visa sponsorship not available for this position
Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.
Company Information
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is 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 magazines ""Worlds Best Companies 2025"" ranking.
With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the worlds leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.
Locate your future workplace
2000 Weber Dr TX 76240
Gainesville
Texas United States
Copy Address
08.19.2026 Quality
Design Quality Engineer
Permanent
Gainesville, Texas
08.15.2026 Quality
Quality Assurance Engineer II
Permanent
Gainesville, Texas
See All
100,000
employees worldwide
27
Number of countries where Safran is located
35
business area families