Supplier Materials Quality Engineer - Team Leader in Gloucestershire

Energy Jobline CVL; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace company seeks a Materials Supplier Quality Assurance Manager to lead its SQA team. Responsibilities include auditing and qualifying suppliers, collaborating on new materials, and managing audits. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Materials Engineering and substantial supply chain experience, especially with ultra-high tensile steel and titanium. This role offers excellent benefits, including flexible working options and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Early finish on Friday

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus and share scheme

Generous pension scheme

Onsite parking and EV chargers

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in Materials Engineering or related field.
• Industry experience in supply chain auditing and management.
• Strong knowledge of raw materials and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the materials SQA team.
• Audit and qualify raw material suppliers globally.
• Collaborate with laboratory and validation board for new material recommendations.

Skills

Materials Engineering

Supply Chain Management

Auditing

Supplier Training

FMEA

8D Problem Solving

Statistical Methods

Education

Degree or MSc in Materials Engineering or Materials Science

Job description

Safran Landing Systems – Materials Supplier Quality Assurance Manager

As part of our Supplier Quality Assurance team, you will lead the Materials Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) team, focusing on auditing and qualifying raw material suppliers, especially those handling ultra‑high tensile steel and titanium. This role requires a strong background in materials engineering and supply chain experience to support Safran globally in maintaining and improving supplier quality standards.

What will I be doing?

• Leading and developing the materials SQA team to ensure supplier quality objectives are met.
• Auditing and qualifying raw material suppliers, forgers, and casting companies globally in line with Safran’s requirements.
• Collaborating with the Materials and Process Laboratory and Material Validation Board to recommend and approve new materials and manufacturing processes.
• Managing a 3‑year rolling audit plan to ensure all critical suppliers and material routes are regularly validated.
• Collecting and analyzing mechanical and chemical data from suppliers to monitor performance, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.

What do I need to succeed in this role?

• A minimum of a degree or MSc in Materials Engineering or Materials Science.
• Industry experience working within a supply chain environment, specifically auditing and managing suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of raw materials, including ultra‑high tensile steel and titanium manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with quality tools such as FMEA, 8D problem solving, statistical methods, and supplier training.
• Ability to liaise effectively with suppliers and internal teams, solve technical issues, and ensure compliance with Safran group standards.

Benefits

• Early finish on a Friday to recharge.
• 25 days of holiday plus UK bank holidays, with options to buy or sell days.
• Annual bonus and share‑scheme options to share in our success.
• Generous pension scheme with up to 8% matched contributions and life assurance at 4× your salary.
• Onsite parking including EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities.
• Flexible working options, enhanced maternity and family‑friendly benefits, and a wide range of flexible benefits.

Equal Opportunity

At Safran, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the criteria, as long as you can demonstrate relevant skills and experiences. We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements, regardless of age, gender, sexuality, 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.

Application Process

Please apply by uploading a CV. 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.

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