Aerospace Design Quality Assurance Engineer (Hybrid)

Safran S.A.; Pitstone; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Excellent Pension

33 Days Holiday

Hybrid working

Wellbeing programme

Onsite canteen

Job summary

Safran Electrical & Power in Pitstone is seeking a Design Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure designs meet safety and regulatory requirements before production. You will drive quality across design, change management, and airworthiness programs within a highly regulated aerospace environment.

You will collaborate with engineering, program management, and supplier quality to deliver compliant designs, support design reviews, and lead continuous improvement across engineering and production

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related field.
• Experience with EASA/CAA Part 21J airworthiness requirements.
• Experience in audits and DOA/DOH compliance.
• Background in APQP, RCCA/FRACA, and PPAP processes.
• Proven ability to drive quality across design and production.

Responsibilities

• Ensure design and change docs comply with Part 21J and DOA/DOH.
• Support PDR/CDR reviews, ensuring safety and producibility.
• Review technical docs for design intent and requirements.
• Lead RCCA/FRACA investigations and CAPA activities.
• Coordinate APQP activities during NPI programs.

Skills

APQP

FMEA

PPAP

Root Cause Analysis

AS9100

EASA/CAA Part 21J

Auditing

Risk Mitigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering

Lead Auditor qualification or training

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Tools

DOA

DOH

Job description

Safran Electrical & Power in Pitstone is seeking a Design Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure designs meet safety and regulatory requirements before production. You will drive quality across design, change management, and airworthiness programs within a highly regulated aerospace environment.

You will collaborate with engineering, program management, and supplier quality to deliver compliant designs, support design reviews, and lead continuous improvement across engineering and production