Supplier Quality Engineer M/F

Safran S.A.; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Actuation Systems UK seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive quality performance across a portfolio of suppliers, ensuring AS9100 compliance and supporting continuous improvement across the supply chain. You will lead containment, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions, while partnering with Quality, Engineering and Operations teams.

You will build strong supplier relationships, provide quality performance reporting, and support management reviews with update on corrective

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving techniques applied to production quality issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to take initiative and meet objectives with internal and external stakeholders.
• AS9100 Lead Auditor Training or industry equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier performance improvement initiatives and drive sustainable quality improvements.
• Conduct containment, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions for supplier quality issues.
• Perform supplier audits in line with AS9100, customer, and Safran requirements.
• Report quality performance and corrective actions to support management reviews and decisions.

Skills

Problem solving

People skills

Initiative

AS9100 Lead Auditor Training

Job description

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.

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for driving quality performance across a portfolio of suppliers, ensuring compliance to aerospace quality standards and supporting continuous improvement throughout the supply chain. Working closely with suppliers, Quality, Engineering and Operations teams, you will lead supplier development activities, resolve quality issues and drive sustainable improvements to enhance product quality and operational performance.

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.