Global Supplier Materials Engineer – Quality & Compliance

Safran; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Early finish on Friday

25 days holiday

Annual bonus

Pension with match

Life assurance

Onsite parking

EV chargers

Subsidised restaurant

Flexible benefits

Career development

Mobility opportunities

Job summary

Safran Landing Systems seeks a Supplier Quality professional to ensure supplier capability, compliance and performance across the global supply chain. You will support development, materials compliance, industrialisation and continuous improvement to secure quality, delivery and operational excellence.

You will audit suppliers, manage risk, and collaborate with manufacturing and engineering; UK and international travel will be required to support audits and supplier development initiatives.

Qualifications

• HNC, Degree, or equivalent in materials/engineering/quality.
• Knowledge of material manufacturing, forging and casting.
• Experience with aerospace or regulated supplier bases.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and assessments.
• Familiarity with AS9100, APQP, PFMEA, PPAP, DVI.

Responsibilities

• Assess, approve, and develop supplier capabilities and performance.
• Conduct supplier product, process, and system audits to ensure compliance.
• Support NPI and the transfer of parts across the supply base.
• Drive supplier improvement initiatives using APQP, PFMEA, PPAP, and Lean methodologies.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to support industrialisation activities.
• Evaluate supplier risks and support supplier selection and approval decisions.
• Maintain supplier quality and approved vendor databases, ensuring data accuracy and traceability.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver continuous improvement.
• Support cost, quality, and delivery performance through supplier development and validation activities.
• Regular UK and international travel is required to support supplier audits, supplier development, and business-critical quality or supply chain activities.

Skills

Supplier audits

Quality systems

APQP PFMEA PPAP

AS9100 knowledge

Education

HNC or degree in Materials Science / Engineering / Manufacturing / Quality

Job description

Safran Landing Systems seeks a Supplier Quality professional to ensure supplier capability, compliance and performance across the global supply chain. You will support development, materials compliance, industrialisation and continuous improvement to secure quality, delivery and operational excellence.

You will audit suppliers, manage risk, and collaborate with manufacturing and engineering; UK and international travel will be required to support audits and supplier development initiatives.