Supplier Quality Engineer

SAFRAN UK; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Early finish on a Friday

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus and share scheme

Pension up to 8% matched

Life assurance at 4x salary

Onsite parking with EV chargers

Subsidised restaurant

Job summary

Safran Landing Systems in Gloucester is recruiting for a Supplier Quality Engineer responsible for driving quality assurance and continuous improvement across the external supply chain. You will assess supplier capabilities, ensure compliance through audits, and support the introduction and transfer of parts while collaborating with internal teams to maintain product integrity.

Reporting to the Supplier Quality Industrialisation & Flow Manager, you will lead audits, develop supplier competencies

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace or similarly regulated manufacturing or quality environments.
• Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, component production, and NPI.
• Proven experience in supplier quality roles, including conducting or supporting supplier audits.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement across the external supply chain.
• Assess and validate supplier capabilities and compliance through audits.
• Support introduction and transfer of parts across the supply base with internal teams.
• Develop supplier competencies in APQP, PFMEA, PPAP and DVI in line with Safran's processes.
• Influence supplier selection, approval and ongoing performance management; maintain vendor databases.

Skills

Report writing

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Audit leadership

Supply chain liaison

Education

HNC/ Degree in Engineering or Quality

AS9100 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor

Tools

APQP

PFMEA

PPAP

DVI processes

AS9100 / AS9102

Job description

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 - 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 Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise covers the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO). The Gloucester OE site has been at the forefront of landing gear technology for over 85 years, dating from the innovative designs of Sir George Dowty to advanced landing gears for the world's most modern aircraft today.

About the Role: You will play a key role within the Supplier Quality function at Safran Landing Systems, responsible for driving quality assurance and continuous improvement across the external supply chain. The position ensures that supplier processes, systems, and products meet Safran's technical, regulatory, and operational requirements, supporting overall production performance and supply chain robustness. Reporting to Supplier Quality Industrialisation & Flow Manager, you will have a direct impact on business performance by assessing and validating supplier capabilities, ensuring compliance through product, process, and system audits, and supporting the successful introduction and transfer of parts across the supply base. This includes close collaboration with internal manufacturing teams to enable smooth industrial transitions and maintain product integrity. This role is accountable for leading supplier quality improvement initiatives, promoting Lean principles, and developing supplier competencies in core quality methodologies such as APQP, PFMEA, and PPAP in alignment with Safran's DVI processes. The role contributes to decision-making through audit outcomes, capability assessments, and risk evaluations, influencing supplier selection, approval and ongoing performance management. With responsibility for maintaining approved vendor and quality databases, the position ensures accurate reporting and traceability, supporting both operational execution and strategic supplier management. While not directly managing budgets, the role significantly influences cost, quality, and delivery performance through supplier development and validation activities. Operating at the interface between internal teams and external suppliers, the role requires strong stakeholder engagement, technical judgement, and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives that support both operational excellence and long-term supply chain strategy. 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
• Early finish on a Friday
• 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days
• Annual bonus and share scheme options
• 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
• We offer a wide range of flexible benefits and working options (role dependant), enhanced maternity and family friendly benefits, because we know everyone's needs are different
• We support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities

What You'll Bring

• Education & Certification
  • HNC, Degree, or equivalent in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical discipline.
  • AS9100 Lead Auditor qualification (preferred) or Internal Auditor certification.
• Industry & Technical Experience
  • Experience in aerospace or similarly regulated manufacturing or quality environments.
  • Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, component production, and NPI.
  • Proven experience in supplier quality roles, including conducting or supporting supplier audits.
• Systems, Standards & Tools
  • Strong working knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102 requirements.
  • Hands‑on experience with APQP, PFMEA, PPAP, and DVI processes.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and process flows.
• Skills & Behaviours
  • Strong report writing, data analysis, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Confident communicator able to lead audits and drive corrective actions without direct authority.
  • Ability to build strong, effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Short notice travel may be required in response to urgent quality or supply chain issues. 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 relevant experience. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process.