Safran

Aircraft propulsion, equipment, and defense provider

Design Quality Assurance Engineer

Quality Engineering +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

ContractPitstone, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in aerospace, science, or engineering is highly desirable.
Have 3 to 5 years of experience in the aerospace industry or equivalent experience in engineering, design and development, or quality positions.
Have knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality management system standards deployment and implementation.
Understand and demonstrate application of EASA/CAA Part 21J.
Have experience with internal and external audits and auditing techniques; lead auditor training is preferred.
Know APQP tools and demonstrate proficiency working with PPAP, FMEA, and MSA.
Demonstrate problem-solving proficiency, including 8D, RCCA, and FRACA, with Six Sigma DMAIC principles; Green Belt or Black Belt is desirable.
Have configuration and data management experience.
Be able to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical specifications.
Have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex technical issues effectively.
Be able to solve complex problems and deal with varied situations where standardization is limited.
Have experience working in a new production environment.

Responsibilities

Ensure all design, design change, and technical documentation for continued product airworthiness meet EASA/CAA Part 21J airworthiness and customer requirements.
Support design reviews, including PDR and CDR, and all stages of the development program to integrate quality, safety, and producibility into initial design.
Review and validate technical documentation to confirm design performance.
Facilitate and support root cause corrective actions (RCCA), failure reporting and corrective actions (FRACA) analysis, and practical problem-solving activities, with corrective action sustainment monitoring to prevent in-service failures.
Deploy APQP tools for new product introduction to improve designs prior to full production.
Actively support DFMEA/PFMEA and serve as quality champion during development process stages for FMEA updates.
Compile and/or approve internal and external FAIRs/PPAPs where required, and report their status.
Interact with customers to address quality escapes and request customer approvals in conjunction with specific programs.
Support customer, EASA, CAA, ISO 9001, and AS9100 requirements and audits, including oversight of non-conformance report closeout and follow-up sessions.
Audit design methodologies and software tools to ensure conformity to AS9100.

Desired Qualifications

Lead auditor training is preferred.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt is desirable.

Design Quality Assurance Engineer - Inside IR35 contractor / Fixed Term

Safran Engineering Services UK Limited · Pitstone, United Kingdom · Contract · Posted 2026-11-03

Workplace: on_site

Department: SEP

Description

In order to develop and expand the capabilities of SAFRAN Engineering Services in the UK, we are looking for a Contractor to support as a Design Quality Engineer. This position will be based full time in Pitstone, Hertfordshire and will be for a 12 months project with possible extension.

The Design Quality Assurance Engineer ensures engineering designs meet safety, regulatory (EASA, CAA) and customer requirements before production commences, focusing on risk mitigation and process compliance.

Engineer is responsible for maintaining design assurance oversight in line with Part 21J airworthiness requirements and Design Organization Handbook (DOH) requirements applicable to the customer product line defining company processes and procedures, primarily working towards ensuring 100% compliance with airworthiness.

Engineer will engage with production, engineering, configuration and support functions focusing on defect prevention, root cause analysis and continuous improvement using tools as APQP, FMEA and SPC.

Principal accountabilities

Ensure all design, design change and technical documentation for product continued airworthiness meet EASA/ CAA Part 21J airworthiness and customer requirements.
Support design reviews PDR/ CDR and all stages of DEV program to integrate quality, safety and producibility into initial design.
Technical documentation reviewed and validated to confirm design performance.
Facilitating and supporting root cause corrective actions (RCCA), failure reporting and corrective actions (FRACA) analysis & practical problem-solving activities with corrective action sustainment monitoring in place to prevent in service failures.
APQP tools deployed for NPI to improve designs prior to full production.
Actively supporting DFMEA/ PFMEA, Quality champion during DEV process stages for FMEA update.
Internal/ external FAIRs/PPAPs compiled and/ or approved where required with status reported.
Customer interaction to accommodate for quality escapes and request for customer approvals in conjunction with the specific program.
Effective interaction with the customer/s for quality escapes and request for customer approvals in conjunction with design & program’s needs.
Customer, EASA, CAA, ISO9001 and AS9100 requirements and audits supported with NCR closeout oversight and follow on sessions implemented.
Audit design methodologies and software tools to ensure conformity to AS9100.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, science, or engineering highly desirable.
3 to 5 years’ experience in aerospace industry or equivalent at engineering, design & development, or quality positions.
Knowledge of ISO9001, AS9100 QMS standards deployment and implementation.
Understanding and demonstrated application of EASA/ CAA part 21J.
Experience in internal and external audit and auditing techniques, lead auditor trained preferred.
APQP Tools knowledge with proficiency demonstrated working with PPAP, FMEA and MSA.
Problem solving proficiency including 8D, RCCA, FRACA with Six Sigma DMAIC principles and Green or Black being desired.
Configuration and data management experience.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models and technical specifications.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate technical, complex issues effectively.
Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Experience with working in a new production environment.

Benefits

IF THE EMPLOYED ROUTE IS CHOSEN:

Early finish on a Friday (1pm)
5 weeks holiday per year plus statutory bank holidays
Personal pension scheme whereby 5% contribution from employee and 8% from employer plus salary sacrifice
Death in service life insurance – covering up to 4x annual basic salary in the event of death in service
PEGI Share Scheme
Career development within Safran Group
Training & development are a focus
Onsite canteen

IF THE CONTRACTOR ROUTE IS CHOSEN:

Early finish on a Friday (1pm)
Onsite canteen

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About the Company

Safran

Aircraft propulsion, equipment, and defense provider

Safran is a French high-technology group active in aircraft propulsion, equipment, and defense. It designs and manufactures jet engines and propulsion systems, landing gear, aircraft interiors, and provides electronics and avionics for aircraft and space launchers. It collaborates on major programs like CFM with GE and has grown through acquisitions such as Zodiac Aerospace to offer an integrated stack from propulsion to interiors. Its goal is to advance sustainable aviation by developing efficient engines and integrated systems for future aircraft.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 2005

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