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Safran

Aircraft propulsion, equipment, and defense provider

Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

Quality EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
ContractPitstone, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field is required.
  • Experience working with AS9100 standards and auditing is required.
  • Experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or process engineering is required.
  • A strong understanding of quality tools, including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Statistical Process Control, Measurement System Analysis, Production Part Approval Process, and Advanced Product Quality Planning, is required.
  • Demonstrable application of continuous improvement or lean manufacturing tools, such as Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, risk analysis, causal analysis, 8D, or Statistical Process Control, is required.
  • The ability to read technical drawings and specifications is required.
  • Leadership skills, including the ability to work with indirect teams and remote team members and facilitate the team, are required.
  • Knowledge of enterprise resource planning and quality management systems is required.
  • The ability to drive work to completion, self-motivate, and prioritize one's workload is required.
  • Attention to detail is required.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • The ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams is required.
  • Confidence working with suppliers at all levels is required.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills are required.
  • Applicants must be located in the UK and provide evidence of the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

  • Work with suppliers, design engineering, operations, and supply chain to select qualified suppliers and improve supplier performance, positively affecting the quality of new and existing products.
  • Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to understand their processes, provide assistance and training, and ensure deliverables meet company quality standards.
  • Work closely with customers and business stakeholders to maintain customer satisfaction and confidence.
  • Ensure parts and materials comply with product or part specifications and standards.
  • Control and monitor supplier part quality and on-time delivery.
  • Lead efforts to resolve supplier quality issues.
  • Review and analyze supplier non-conformance reports, conduct internal investigations, and participate in material review boards.
  • Work directly with suppliers to investigate root causes and identify and follow up on corrective actions.
  • Issue non-conformance reports or 8D requests to suppliers and coordinate with the purchasing team on corrective actions.
  • Investigate supplier-related non-conformances and lead structured problem-solving.
  • Implement quality-related action plans to help suppliers achieve acceptable performance levels.
  • Assist suppliers with product qualification and first-article inspection activities.
  • Process material returns to suppliers and coordinate with Procurement for free-of-charge replacements or credit notes as required.

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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