Supplier Quality Engineer M/F

Safran; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company performance bonus scheme

Pension scheme - up to 10% employer

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible benefits programme

Structured training & opportunities to

Job summary

Safran Actuation Systems UK is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee supplier quality performance across a diverse supplier base. You will lead containment, root cause investigations and drive corrective actions to prevent recurrence, in line with AS9100 and customer requirements.

The role involves audits, supplier development, and reporting to support management reviews, with opportunities to partner with internal stakeholders and travel for onsite visits.

Qualifications

• A good understanding of problem solving techniques for production quality issues.
• Excellent people skills, with the ability to work well in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to use own initiative, meeting objectives with internal and external stakeholders.
• AS9100 Lead Auditor Training or Industry equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage the quality performance of a portfolio of suppliers, driving continuous improvement initiatives and Supplier Quality Improvement Plans to reduce PPM and supplier escape events.
• Lead containment, root cause investigations and corrective action activities for supplier-related quality issues.
• Drive permanent corrective actions and read-across using 8D and 5 Why analysis.
• Support the resolution of supplier escapes and ensure actions are implemented to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct supplier audits in line with AS9100, customer and Safran requirements.
• Ensure supplier products, processes and quality systems remain compliant and capable of meeting business expectations.
• Support Quality Management System compliance and ensure investigations and reject notes are completed in a timely manner.
• Build strong supplier relationships through remote engagement and onsite visits.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve complex supplier quality issues and identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide quality performance reporting and corrective action updates to support management reviews and business decision-making.

Skills

Problem solving

People skills

Initiative

Education

AS9100 Lead Auditor Training or Industry equivalent

Job description

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.

Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.

Supplier Quality Engineer

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 Actuation Systems UK

is a world class centre for the design, manufacture and support of cutting-edge actuation and flight control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms.

Key responsabilities :

Supplier Performance & Improvement

• Manage the quality performance of a portfolio of suppliers, driving continuous improvement initiatives and Supplier Quality Improvement Plans to reduce PPM and supplier escape events.
• Promote long‑term supplier development and support the delivery of robust, sustainable quality improvements.

Supplier Quality & Problem Solving

• Lead containment, root cause investigations and corrective action activities for supplier‑related quality issues.
• Drive permanent corrective actions and read‑across activities using structured problem‑solving tools, including 8D and 5 Why analysis.
• Support the resolution of supplier escapes and ensure actions are implemented to prevent recurrence.

Supplier Auditing & Compliance

• Conduct supplier audits in line with AS9100, customer and Safran requirements.
• Ensure supplier products, processes and quality systems remain compliant and capable of meeting business expectations.
• Support Quality Management System compliance and ensure investigations and reject notes are completed in a timely manner.

Stakeholder & Supplier Management

• Build strong supplier relationships through regular remote engagement and onsite visits.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve complex supplier quality issues and identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide quality performance reporting and corrective action updates to support management reviews and business decision‑making.

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
• Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)
• Structured training & opportunities to progress

We understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger. We are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

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.

Why Safran?

• A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
• Inclusive & empowering environment: 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.
• Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
• Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.
• A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.eporting and corrective action updates to support management reviews and business decision‑making.

What will you bring to the role?

Essential:

• A good understanding of problem solving techniques and their application to resolve production quality issues
• Excellent people skills, with the ability to work well in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to use own initiative, meeting set objectives with internal and external stakeholders.
• AS9100 Lead Auditor Training or Industry equivalent.

Desirable:

• APQP experience is desirable
• Ideally holds CQI accreditation