QMS - SMS Manager

QMS - SMS Manager

Published 06.29.2026

Company : Safran Cabin Job field : Trade compliance and risks Location : Costa Mesa , California , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelors Degree Required experience : More than 3 years Professional status : Employees / Staff Salary range : $130,245 to $142,000 USD

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Published 06.29.2026

Job Description

QMS - SMS Manager positions offered by Safran Cabin, Inc. (Costa Mesa, California). Manage relations with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as well as with Certification Bodies, and maintain Safran Cabins certifications, agreements and approvals. Establish and adapt the governance to monitor the effectiveness of Safran Cabins Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Safety Management Systems (SMS). Support the Cabin America sites in measuring the effectiveness of their QMS as per the EN/AS9100 requirements, (internal audits, process reviews, management reviews), and in developing improvement action plans. Monitor compliance with QMSs and SMS regulations & standards. Monitor the deployment of the One Safran Quality Operational Excellence standards as well as the Safran Safety Management policies and objectives across Safran Cabin America. Administer the One Safran Referential tool in support of Safran Cabin and local QMS. Manage the Safran Cabins referential and drive standardization across the company through common procedures, ensuring compliance with internal protocols. Monitor relevant KPIs to assess quality performance in line with Safran Cabin objectives. Ensure the efficient execution of the internal audit programs across the organization, including monitoring the auditors resources and qualifications according to Safran procedures. Monitor the execution of the local internal audits programs and coordinate crossed audits between Cabin America sites and with Safran sister companies, for highest benefit. Identify quality best practices and promote standardization across Safran Cabin America organizations. Promote Safran Digital Solutions in the QMS and SMS related activities, for highest efficiency.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires a bachelors or foreign equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or a related field and 4 years of experience leading quality management activities in the aerospace industry.
• All 4 years of experience must include:

o Using quality tools for the design, production, maintenance nonconformance, tracking, and calibration of quality management systems.

o Engaging in QMS and processes management;

o Engaging in SMS requirements and deployment;

o Performing quality auditing;

o Applying AS9100 standards and airworthiness requirements relating to design, production, and maintenance organizations; and

o Implementing Aerospace and Defense industry regulations.

o Working with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations as it relates to the design, production, and maintenance of quality management systems; and

o Working with Safety Management Systems (SMS).

• Experience may be, but need not be, acquired concurrently.

The expected salary range for this position is between $130,245 to $142,000 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.

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.

Safran Cabin is the worlds No. 1 in aircraft interiors. Safran Cabin provides innovative, smart and sustainable cabin interiors, as well as advanced water and waste management systems.

Here, you will develop your skills and grow within a community of experts who enrich your experience every day.

Here, collaboration connects our teams across the globe.

Did you know? We have probably already flown together!

Would you like to join us? Learn more about Safran Cabin here.

(Hyperlink: https://www.safran-group.com/en/companies/safran-cabin)

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