Supplier Materials Quality Engineer - Team Leader

Preligens; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Gloucester is seeking a Supplier Materials Quality Engineer - Team Leader to lead the materials Supplier Quality Assurance team. Key responsibilities include supporting global supplier development and conducting audits on critical suppliers. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, experience as a Lead Assessor, and strong communication skills. This position requires flexibility for extensive travel both domestically and internationally, offering a collaborative work environment with growth opportunities.

Benefits

Four and a half day work week

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Annual bonus and share scheme

Generous pension scheme with matched contributions

Onsite parking and EV chargers

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of Materials Manufacture, Forging, and Casting Processes.
• Experience as Auditors, preferably at Lead Assessor level.
• Computer literate with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the materials SQA team to meet objectives.
• Aid in development and qualification of suppliers globally.
• Develop and implement a rolling audit plan for critical suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to detail

Team working

Education

Degree, HNC or equivalent in relevant field

Job description

Supplier Materials Quality Engineer - Team Leader

Safety in the sky delivered by you. As a leader within our Quality Team, reporting to the Supplier Quality, Industrial and Flow Manager, you will be required to:

• Lead and develop the materials SQA team to ensure the objectives below are fulfilled
• Support Safran globally in the development, qualification and auditing of existing and new raw material suppliers, forgers and casting companies both in the UK and overseas working in line with Safran group requirements
• Support Safran globally in the development of UK and Asian material SQA working in line with Safran group requirements with a view to long term delegation
• Liaise closely with the Materials and Process Laboratory and the Material Validation Board (MVB) to recommend and qualify new material sources, manufacturing routes and introduction of new materials in line with the Safran Group processes and procedures
• Promote a methodology within the Safran group for the construction and adherence to a ‘3-year rolling audit plan ensuring all Critical suppliers are audited and all material routes are validated
• Undertake the role of site focal point for material and processing related issues and support and deliver any new initiatives generated from the MVB
• Provide the necessary information to maintain and update the DK6000 database for qualification/documentation and DVI requirements and status
• Collect mechanical and chemical materials data from suppliers on a regular basis and use this data effectively to plot statistical conformity, identify ‘trends' and monitor supplier performance
• Utilise the knowledge from the supply base to recommend improvements and best practices within the Safran supply chain
• Solve technical problems quickly, identifying Root Causes and ensure timely closure of Corrective and Preventative actions
• Liaise with suppliers on manufacturing and processing problems related to materials in order for them to comply with the Safran group requirements
• Undertake the required training to stay aligned with current and future material and processing technologies
• Work closely with the Materials and Process laboratory to carry out root cause analysis of material related problems, this includes material cut up requirements and technical events
• Understand and be willing to train and develop Suppliers in FMEA, Statistical Methods, Problem Solving using the 8D approach and other Quality tools to drive Continuous Improvement and to fulfil the DVI requirements imposed by Safran
• Understand fully the FAI/DVI process to the Safran Group Standard and be able to participate in such reviews at the supplier's premises before forging or casting component despatch

You’ll have opportunities to learn and progress, with investment being made on site - it’s an exciting time to join our growing local team!

Benefits

• Enjoy a four and a half day week, giving you Friday afternoons to recharge.
• Start with 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and options to buy or sell days to fit your needs.
• Rewarding your contributions with an annual bonus and share scheme options.
• Generous pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary.
• Onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage and shower facilities.
• Wide range of flexible benefits because we know everyone's needs are different.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate should have a degree, HNC or equivalent and thorough knowledge of Materials Manufacture, Forging and Casting Processes. Applicants must be experienced Auditors, preferably at Lead Assessor level, computer literate and have excellent communication skills, both written and oral. A full driving licence, current passport and willingness to travel overseas are required.

Behavioural competencies:

• Leadership
• Communication, influencing and negotiation skills
• Team working
• Methodical and attention to detail
• Accountability
• Proactive / work with little supervision

Technical competencies:

• Quality principles, standards and procedures
• Product knowledge
• Quality, Lean tools and Problem Solving Methods
• Materials knowledge technical / practical
• Company organisation

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role. We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of their age, identity or background. If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation please get in touch for an informal chat. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible. Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call. Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check. Join Safran and discover what we could achieve, together.

Travel

There is extensive travel required for this role, both around the UK and internationally, so flexibility is key to accommodate this.