Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer - 12 month FTC

Safran; Ivinghoe Aston; Vor Ort; GBP 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Excellent Pension and bonus scheme

33 Days Holiday (including bank & bank

Dental and BUPA cover

Workplace nursery scheme

Midday finish on Fridays

Enhanced family friendly policies

Wellbeing programme

Employee assistance programme

Onsite subsidised canteen

Zusammenfassung

Safran is seeking a Supplier Quality role in the United Kingdom to drive industrial validation, supplier performance, and risk mitigation. You will lead root-cause analysis, manage non-conformities, and oversee PPAP/FAI activities in APQP frameworks for BTS/BTP programs.

You will coordinate supplier concessions, monitor processing times for quality events, and ensure milestones are met while proposing process improvements.

Qualifikationen

• AS/EN/JISQ 9100 knowledge, ideally with Part-21, Part-145, SMS AS/EN 9102 FAI knowledge.
• Intermediate understanding of process manufacturing management incl. SP and project management.
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP/FAI/DVI processes.
• Knowledge interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T basics.

Aufgaben

• Manage supplier non-conformities through investigation, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Lead 8D/5WHY in non-escalating flow.
• Oversee quality events and monitor processing time; handle supplier deviations.
• Administer supplier FAI reports within PPAP for BTP and APQP for BTS.
• Ensure industrial validation milestones are met and propose modifications to stakeholders.
• Coordinate supplier concession requests and consolidate related costs.
• Coordinate securing and non-conformity actions in non-escalated flow.
• Anticipate and mitigate risks; analyze weak signals to prevent issues.

Kenntnisse

8D/9S

APQP/PPAP

ERP SAP

Tools

SAP

M3

MFG

Jobbeschreibung

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

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Excellent Pension and bonus scheme
• 33 Days Holiday (including bank holidays)
• Dental and BUPA cover
• Workplace nursery scheme
• Midday finish on Fridays
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance programme including health and finance
• Onsite subsidised canteen

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 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. We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.

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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