Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer - 12 month FTC

Safran Group; Pitstone; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent Pension and bonus scheme

33 Days Holiday

Dental and BUPA cover

Workplace nursery scheme

Midday finish on Fridays

Enhanced family friendly policies

Wellbeing programme

Employee assistance programme

Onsite subsidised canteen

Training and mobility opportunities

Job summary

Safran Group in Pitstone, England, is hiring a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer for a 12-month FTC. The role focuses on leading supplier quality improvements, root cause analysis, and ensuring robust PPAP/FAI processes within the supply chain.

You will collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive corrective actions, risk mitigation and sustained quality across production. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies the role.

Qualifications

• Quality problem solving methodologies (8D/9S)
• AS/EN 9100 Knowledge, Part-21, Part-145, SMS understanding beneficial
• APQP, PPAP, FAI and DVI processes familiarity
• Intermediate understanding of process manufacturing management and project management
• ERP familiarity (SAP, M3, MFG)
• Proficiency in quality tools such as 8D, 9S, Kaizen, Kanban
• Experience in PFMEA design and processing
• Understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T basics

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier non-conformities through investigation and corrective actions (8D/5Why).
• Oversee quality events and monitor processing time.
• Administer FAI reports within PPAP for BTP and APQP for BTS.
• Ensure industrial validation milestones are met and propose modifications.
• Coordinate supplier concession requests.
• Consolidate costs related to supplier quality NCs affecting production.
• Coordinate securing non-conformity actions in non-escalated flows.
• Analyze risks and develop mitigation plans to prevent issues.

Skills

8D/9S methodologies

AS/EN 9100 knowledge

APQP/PPAP/FAI/DVI

ERP systems (SAP, M3)

GD&T knowledge

PFMEA design

Quality problem solving

Tools

SAP

M3

MFG

Job description

Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer - 12 month FTC

Vacancy details

General information

Entity

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.

As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions.

Reference

2026-189156

Position description

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Quality - Program / customer quality assurance

Job title

Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer - 12 Month FTC

Employment type

Fixed Term contract

Contract length

12 months

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

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

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you, both in and out of work, including:

• 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

• We support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.

Candidate skills & requirements

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.

Get involved:

We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England, South East

City (-ies)

Pitstone