Supplier Quality Engineer M/F

Safran; Wolverhampton; Presencial; GBP 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Safran Actuation Systems UK is seeking a Supplier Quality professional to lead performance and improvement across a portfolio of suppliers within aerospace manufacturing contexts. You will drive root-cause investigations, containment actions, and permanent corrective actions using structured problem-solving methods such as 8D and 5 Why.

You will also audit suppliers to AS9100 and collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver robust quality improvements.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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.

Conocimientos

Problem solving

Communication

Initiative

Educación

AS9100 Lead Auditor Training

APQP experience

CQI accreditation

Descripción del empleo

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.

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

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.