Aerospace Design Quality Assurance Engineer

Safran Engineering Services UK Limited; Pitstone; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Friday (1pm)

Onsite canteen

Job summary

Safran Engineering Services UK Limited in Pitstone, Hertfordshire, seeks a Design Quality Engineer (Contractor) for a 12-month project based full-time onsite. You will ensure designs meet airworthiness, regulatory and customer requirements, focusing on risk mitigation and process compliance.

You will engage with production, engineering and support functions to prevent defects, perform root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement using APQP, FMEA and SPC methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, science, or engineering is highly desirable.
• 3 to 5 years experience in aerospace engineering, design & development, or quality roles.
• Knowledge of ISO9001 and AS9100 QMS deployment and implementation.
• Understanding and demonstrated application of EASA/ CAA part 21J.
• Experience in internal and external audit; lead auditor training preferred.
• APQP tools knowledge with PPAP, FMEA and MSA.
• Problem solving via 8D, RCCA, FRACA; Six Sigma DMAIC with green/black belt desired.
• Configuration and data management experience; ability to interpret drawings and CAD models.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all design, design change and technical documentation meet airworthiness and customer requirements.
• Support design reviews (PDR/CDR) and DEV stages to integrate quality, safety and producibility.
• Validate design performance and facilitate RCCA/FRACA with corrective action tracking.
• Use APQP tools to improve designs prior to full production.
• Support DFMEA/PFMEA and act as quality champion during DEV processes.
• Compile or approve internal/external FAIRs/PPAPs with status reporting.
• Interact with customer on quality escapes and approvals as needed.
• Audit design methodologies to ensure AS9100 conformance.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, science, or engineering

Tools

APQP

FMEA

PPAP

MSA

RCCA

Job description

Safran Engineering Services UK Limited in Pitstone, Hertfordshire, seeks a Design Quality Engineer (Contractor) for a 12-month project based full-time onsite. You will ensure designs meet airworthiness, regulatory and customer requirements, focusing on risk mitigation and process compliance.

You will engage with production, engineering and support functions to prevent defects, perform root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement using APQP, FMEA and SPC methodologies.