Quality Engineer

Safran; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary review

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Flexible working

Pension

Life assurance

Early finish on Fridays

Professional development

Onsite parking

Restaurant

Bike storage

Showers

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Safran in Wolverhampton is seeking a Quality Engineer to support the Quality Clinic program and continuously improve quality across the site. You will work with operations, engineering and quality teams to ensure non-conforming products are controlled and robust corrective actions are implemented.

Ideal candidates have experience in quality engineering, problem-solving (8D, DMAIC) and familiarity with quality management systems.

Qualifications

• Experience within a Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance environment.
• Knowledge and practical application of quality problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, PPS or RedX.
• Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and delivering results.
• Experience working with Quality Clinic systems or similar quality management frameworks.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies and willingness to achieve Black Belt certification.
• Experience using quality and business systems such as SAP, ETQ, Tableau and M365.
• Understanding of aerospace manufacturing or actuation quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage implementation plans to achieve Quality Clinic compliance.
• Coordinate and drive gap closure activities to improve Quality Clinic effectiveness.
• Manage the daily operation of the Quality Clinic system.
• Control and support the disposition of non-conforming products.
• Lead containment activities and quality improvement projects.
• Coordinate Quality Clinic core team members and support functions.
• Facilitate and coach teams through structured problem-solving activities.
• Monitor process performance using KPIs and measures.
• Communicate quality performance through structured stakeholder reviews.
• Maintain visual management standards and support 5S/7S activities.
• Share best practice and contribute to the development of Quality Clinic standards across the wider business.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Quality Clinic

8D

DMAIC

RedX

Lean Six Sigma

SAP

ETQ

Tableau

M365

Continuous Improvement

Tools

SAP

ETQ

Tableau

M365

Job description

Wolverhampton

Quality Engineer

Skills: Quality Engineering, Quality Clinic, 8D, DMAIC, RedX, Lean Six Sigma, SAP, ETQ, Tableau, M365, Continuous Improvement

Safran - Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible working options
• Pension (10% employer contribution) and life assurance
• Early finish on Fridays
• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

About the Role:

We are looking for a Quality Engineer to support the implementation, management and continuous improvement of the Quality Clinic system within a designated area, site or value stream. You will work closely with operational, engineering and quality teams to ensure non-conforming products are effectively controlled and that robust corrective actions are implemented.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, driving continuous improvement and influencing stakeholders across the business. You will play a key role in monitoring quality performance, facilitating structured problem solving and supporting the evolution of quality standards across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and manage implementation plans to achieve Quality Clinic compliance.
• Coordinate and drive gap closure activities to improve Quality Clinic effectiveness.
• Manage the daily operation of the Quality Clinic system.
• Control and support the disposition of non-conforming products.
• Lead containment activities and quality improvement projects.
• Coordinate Quality Clinic core team members and support functions.
• Facilitate and coach teams through structured problem-solving activities.
• Monitor process performance using established KPIs and measures.
• Communicate quality performance through structured stakeholder reviews.
• Maintain visual management standards and support 5S/7S activities.
• Share best practice and contribute to the development of Quality Clinic standards across the wider business.

What You'll Bring

Essential:

• Experience within a Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance environment.
• Knowledge and practical application of quality problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, PPS or RedX.
• Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and delivering results.
• Experience working with Quality Clinic systems or similar quality management frameworks.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies and willingness to achieve Black Belt certification.
• Experience using quality and business systems such as SAP, ETQ, Tableau and M365.
• Understanding of aerospace manufacturing or actuation quality processes.

We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.