Quality Engineer

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

Job summary

Safran Electronics & Defense in the United Kingdom seeks a Quality Clinic Lead to implement and maintain an effective Quality Clinic System within the designated area/site. You will develop an implementation plan, coordinate gap closures and manage the daily execution of the Quality Clinic system including non-conforming product disposition and improvement projects.

Ideal candidates will have strong RCA and Corrective Action experience, knowledge of Airworthiness Directives, and data-driven

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills with root cause analysis.
• Experience with Corrective Action and preventing recurrence.
• Full understanding of Airworthiness Directives (AD).
• Six Sigma training or qualification is desirable.
• Experience in aerospace aftermarket is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage an implementation plan to achieve compliance to Quality Clinic requirements.
• Manage the development, coordination and execution of gap closure plans to achieve Quality Clinic effectiveness.
• Manage and coordinate the daily execution of the Quality Clinic system including the control and disposition of non-conforming product, containment and the execution of improvement activities and projects.
• Coordinate the tasks and activities of Quality Clinic core team member and support functions.
• Coordinate the continuous improvement of the assigned Quality Clinic system.
• Coach and facilitate problem solving with Quality Clinic core team members and support functions.
• Monitor process performance through established result and process performance measures / KPIs.
• Communicate process performance to key stakeholders through structured performance review.
• Maintain standards for visual management and 5S / 7S.
• Contribute to the evolution and improvement of the Quality Clinic systems across Actuation through sharing of best practices and supporting the development of standards.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Aviation Knowledge

Job description

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.

The role will focus on implementing and maintaining an effective Quality Clinic System within the designated area / site / value stream

• Develop and manage an implementation plan to achieve compliance to Quality Clinic requirements.
• Manage the development, coordination and execution of gap closure plans to achieve Quality Clinic effectiveness.
• Manage and coordinate the daily execution of the Quality Clinic system including the control and disposition of non-conforming product, containment and the execution of improvement activities and projects.
• Coordinate the tasks and activities of Quality Clinic core team member and support functions.
• Coordinate the continuous improvement of the assigned Quality Clinic system.
• Coach and facilitate problem solving with Quality Clinic core team members and support functions.
• Monitor process performance through established result and process performance measures / KPIs.
• Communicate process performance to key stakeholders through structured performance review.
• Maintain standards for visual management and 5S / 7S.
• Contribute to the evolution and improvement of the Quality Clinic systems across Actuation through sharing of best practices and supporting the development of standards.

Essential

• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, assess root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Proven experience in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action, with a structured approach to identifying and preventing recurrence of issues.
• Full understanding of AD (Airworthiness Directives) and their application within an aviation environment.
• Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and use evidence to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of the aerospace aftermarket, including its processes, requirements and operational environment.
• Six Sigma training or qualification, with an understanding of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience of working within a an aerospace environment.
• Experience using data-driven approaches to improve processes, quality and operational performance.