Senior Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer

Safran Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Electronics & Defense in Irvine, CA is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer with 10+ years of experience to lead supplier quality initiatives across design, manufacturing, and supply chain. You will manage supplier nonconformances, perform root cause analyses, and drive CAPA activities to ensure product quality and compliance.

The role requires expertise in AS9100/9110/9120, APQP, CQE/CQA certifications, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• ASQ certifications preferred (CQE/CQA).
• Experience with APQP and AS9100/9110/9120 environments.
• Proficiency in Minitab, Excel; project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with suppliers, design engineering, and operations to improve supplier performance.
• Manage nonconformances with suppliers to prevent customer impact and stop production lines if needed.
• Issue and follow up on Failure Analyses and CAPAs with suppliers; assess severity and urgency.
• Provide training and guidance to suppliers on quality systems and problem-solving approaches.
• Lead complex supplier quality projects with cross-functional teams and remote members.

Skills

CQE

CQA

APQP

AS9145

AS9100/AS9110/AS9120

Minitab

Excel

Root Cause Analysis

FFA/DOE/PFMEA

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Safran Electronics & Defense in Irvine, CA is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer with 10+ years of experience to lead supplier quality initiatives across design, manufacturing, and supply chain. You will manage supplier nonconformances, perform root cause analyses, and drive CAPA activities to ensure product quality and compliance.

The role requires expertise in AS9100/9110/9120, APQP, CQE/CQA certifications, and strong problem-solving skills.