Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer - 12 month FTC

Safran Group; Howlett Cross; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran seeks a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer for a 12 Month FTC at our Pitstone site in Buckinghamshire. You will join a quality-focused team, driving root cause analysis, corrective actions and PPAP/FAI processes to ensure product quality.

Collaborating with internal stakeholders, you will manage supplier non-conformities, validation milestones and risk mitigation to support production and customer satisfaction. This role suits a detail-oriented quality professional.

Qualifications

• Proven experience solving quality issues using 8D/9S methodologies.
• Knowledge of AS/EN 9100 quality standards and related processes.
• Experience with PFMEA and risk assessment.
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, FAI and DVI processes.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier non-conformities through investigation, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Oversee quality events and monitor processing time, contributing to handling supplier deviations.
• Sanction and monitor the supplier industrial validation process by administering the supplier First Article Inspection (FAI) reports within PPAP for BTP and APQP reports for BTS.
• Ensure that the industrial validation milestones are met, with modifications proposed based on supplier maturity and process needs.
• Coordinate supplier concession requests.
• Consolidate costs related to supplier quality NCs impacting production or causing customer disruptions.
• Coordinate securing non-conformity actions in a non escalated flow.
• Anticipate and mitigate risks by analyzing weak signals and proposing mitigation plans.

Skills

8D/9S problem solving

AS/EN 9100 knowledge

GD&T interpretation

PFMEA experience

APQP/PPAP/FAI/DVI knowledge

ERP systems knowledge

Root cause analysis

Tools

SAP

M3

MFG

Job description

Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer - 12 Month FTC

Pitstone, Bucks

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.

Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. It is a key player in the equipment electrification & in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. Mastering the on-board energy system, the company designs and provides modular, innovative and optimised architectures and solutions.

Your role:

Join a team at the heart of supplier quality excellence. In this pivotal role, you'll work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify, investigate and resolve quality issues, driving continuous improvement across the supply chain. From leading root cause analysis and corrective actions to managing industrial validation activities, concessions and risk mitigation, you'll play a key role in ensuring product quality, supplier performance and operational success.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage supplier non-conformities through investigation, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions. 8D/5WHY'S in non-escalating flow
• Oversee quality events and monitor processing time, contributing to handling supplier deviations
• Sanction and monitor the supplier industrial validation process by administering the supplier First Article Inspection (FAI) reports within PPAP for BTP and APQP reports for BTS
• Ensure that the industrial validation process milestones are met, while necessary modifications to stakeholders are proposed based on the supplier's maturity, the component, the processes, and best practices
• Coordinate supplier concession requests
• Consolidate costs related to supplier quality NCs impacting production or causing customer disruptions
• Coordinate securing non-conformity actions (due to NC) in a non escalated flow
• Anticipate, detect, address, and capitalize on risks and weak signals - proactively analyse them to prevent risks, proposing mitigation plans

What You'll Bring:

• Quality problem solving methodologies (8D / 9S)
• AS/EN/JISQ 9100 Knowledge, ideally with an understanding of Part-21, Part-145, SMS
• AS/EN 9102 FAI Knowledge
• Intermediate understanding of process manufacturing management (incl. SP - special processes) and project management
• Intermediate knowledge in ERP system (SAP, M3, MFG.....)
• Proficiency in problem-solving and quality tools such as 8D, 9S, Kaizen, Kanban, etc.
• Experience in designing and processing PFMEA
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP/FAI/DVI processes
• Knowledge in interpreting engineering drawings and fundamental understanding of GD&T (geometric dimensions and tolerances)

We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where theydon'tmeet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply if you candemonstratea 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 thatmay betterfacilitateyour participation.

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