Quality Engineer

Safran; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global high-technology company in Wales is looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist to ensure supplier compliance and manage quality standards within programs. The ideal candidate will hold an HNC/HND in Engineering and have experience in quality inspection, particularly in the aerospace sector. Responsibilities include acting as a quality interface with customers, developing product standards, and supporting operational throughput. This role requires knowledge of QA tools and risk management practices.

Qualifications

• HNC / HND in relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience in quality inspection within manufacturing.
• Prior experience in a Supplier Quality role.
• Proficient in quality analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Support rollout of new programmes and develop product standards.
• Act as a quality interface for customers.
• Negotiate quality requirements operationally.

Skills

Quality inspection experience

Knowledge of QA tools

Risk management

Lean

Six Sigma

Education

HNC / HND in Engineering Discipline

Tools

Measuring equipment

8D

SPC

PFMEA

Job description

Role Purpose

The purpose of this role is to assess and assure the supplier and the quality of products and services they provide are compliant with contractual requirements, support the rollout of new programmes, develop and implement product standards for use between internal quality and external supply chain, and guarantee the compliance of products and services delivered to customers by implementing customer and Safran requirements within the program. The post holder will act as a quality interface and represent the Quality department by building and maintaining relationships of trust with customers, listening to customers' concerns about quality, translating them into requirements, negotiating, and implementing them operationally within the program.

Responsibilities

• Support the rollout of new programmes and develop/implement product standards.
• Act as a quality interface and maintain relationships of trust with customers.
• Translate customers' quality concerns into requirements, negotiate, and implement them operationally.
• Understand, negotiate, and integrate implicit and explicit quality requirements of other stakeholders.
• Guarantee quality performance within the program and throughout the product lifecycle with Safran Seats GB.
• Support product‑lifecycle quality assurance, ensuring processes and procedures are in place and adhered to.
• Support operational throughput of SGB to ensure required deliverables are completed on time and to the customer's specification and quality standard.

Qualifications & Requirements

• HNC / HND in Engineering Discipline.
• Internal Auditor AS9100 trained.
• Engineering / quality background with experience in quality inspection within manufacturing / engineering industry.
• Experience within a Supplier Quality role.
• Prior experience within the Aerospace industry, preferably interiors.
• In depth understanding and/or experience in utilizing QA Tools such as APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, Control Plans, FMEA, Poke Yoke and RCCA.
• Excellent knowledge of measuring equipment and general improvement tools (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Demonstrable experience in managing risks related to materials, special processes.
• Proficient in quality analysis tools such as 8D, SPC, PFMEA and others.
• Knowledge of HSE risk management and flight safety risk management.

Pre‑employment Checks

This role is subject to pre‑employment checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks. Applicants are required to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. Only candidates who successfully pass these checks will be considered for employment.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and under‑represented groups. We value diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, and we may offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment.

About Safran

Safran is an international high‑technology group operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran Seats is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers, with 1 million Safran Seats‑manufactured aircraft seats currently in service with air fleets around the world.