Junior Quality Engineer

Safran S.A.; Fareham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran S.A. in Fareham, United Kingdom, is seeking a Junior Quality Engineer to support the Operations Quality function by ensuring compliance with quality standards across manufacturing activities.

You will contribute to non-conformance management, product disposition, and continuous improvement, working closely with engineering, production and supply chain teams to drive quality, traceability and process capability.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or operations.
• Exposure to quality systems and manufacturing environments preferred.
• Basic understanding of quality tools (8D, FMEA, SPC, root cause analysis).

Responsibilities

• Non-Conformance Management: identify, document and investigate non-conformances; ensure containment and corrective actions; maintain records.
• Product Disposition: participate in MRB activities; evaluate and disposition non-conforming products; ensure traceability.
• Production Quality Engineering Support: monitor quality metrics; support process controls and quality checks; assist in shop floor adherence to procedures.
• Procedure Control & Management: create, review and update quality procedures; maintain document control and support internal audits.
• Continuous Improvement: contribute to Lean/Six Sigma initiatives; analyze data to identify improvements; participate in cross-functional projects.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: work with operations, engineering, supply chain; communicate quality issues; guide shop floor on quality matters.

Skills

Quality tools basics

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

QMS familiarity

Tools

Quality management software (QMS)

Job description

The Junior Quality Engineer supports the Operations Quality function by ensuring compliance with quality standards and processes across manufacturing activities. The role focuses on non-conformance management, product disposition, production quality engineering support, and procedure control, contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

1. Non-Conformance Management
   • Support the identification, documentation, and investigation of non-conformances within production.
   • Assist in root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys).
   • Ensure timely containment, corrective, and preventive actions are implemented and tracked.
   • Maintain accurate records within quality management systems.
   • Support trend analysis to identify recurring issues and improvement opportunities.
2. Product Disposition
   • Participate in material review board (MRB) activities.
   • Support evaluation and disposition of non-conforming products (use-as-is, repair, rework, scrap).
   • Ensure dispositions comply with engineering, regulatory, and customer requirements.
   • Liaise with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure effective decision-making.
   • Ensure traceability and documentation of all disposition decisions.
3. Production Quality Engineering Support
   • Assist in monitoring production quality performance metrics (scrap, rework, yield, defects).
   • Support implementation of process controls and quality checks in manufacturing.
   • Participate in shop floor activities to ensure adherence to procedures and quality standards.
   • Help drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve process capability.
   • Support validation of corrective actions and process changes.
4. Procedure Control & Management
   • Support the creation, review, and update of quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation.
   • Ensure procedures align with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
   • Maintain document control processes, including version control and distribution.
   • Assist in internal audits to ensure compliance with procedures and quality systems.
   • Promote awareness and adherence to procedures within operations teams.
5. Continuous Improvement
   • Contribute to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives.
   • Analyze data to identify trends and recommend improvement actions.
   • Participate in cross-functional improvement projects.
6. Stakeholder Collaboration
   • Work closely with operations, engineering, supply chain, and quality teams.
   • Support communication and escalation of quality issues.
   • Provide guidance to shop floor personnel on quality-related matters.

Experience

0–3 years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or operations

Exposure to quality systems and manufacturing environments preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Basic understanding of quality tools (8D, FMEA, SPC, root cause analysis)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Familiarity with quality management systems (QMS)

Desirable

• Knowledge of industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar)
• Experience with Lean / Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt is a plus)
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems

Behavioral Attributes

• Proactive and eager to learn
• Results-oriented mindset
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Collaborative approach with cross-functional teams