Supplier Quality Control Technician

3 weeks ago


Cwmbran, Torfaen County Borough, United Kingdom Safran Seats Full time

Job Overview

Are you eager to engage in the dynamic realm of Aerospace, where airline branding converges with cutting-edge passenger experiences? Your next career move may be with Safran Seats, a distinguished designer and manufacturer of premium First and Business Class seating solutions. Our commitment to passenger experience is rooted in innovation, customization, quality, and exceptional industrial design.

At Safran Seats, we stand out in the aerospace sector by collaborating with both leading airlines and airframe manufacturers, boasting the most extensive seating portfolio among suppliers. One day, you might be working with a major airframe manufacturer, and the next, engaging with prominent airline brands globally.

In the UK, Safran Seats focuses exclusively on the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide-body aircraft, with dedicated industrial and engineering teams located in various regions.

The primary objective of this position is to ensure product quality throughout the lifecycle at Safran Seats GB, adhering to all contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the Supplier Assessment process by conducting audits and evaluations as required.
- Ensure Suppliers comply with Safran standards such as APQP by adapting and implementing necessary tools (FMCE, risk assessments, etc.).
- Facilitate compliance of Products and Services with quality standards by guiding suppliers in understanding requirements, ensuring adherence to regulations, customer specifications, and Safran standards, while fostering a culture of prevention and anticipation.
- Manage non-compliance effectively by addressing supplier system, product, and process discrepancies, ensuring corrective actions are implemented successfully.
- Promote Supplier improvement by establishing KPIs to evaluate Supplier quality performance in accordance with Safran's rating system; support and advocate for excellence through the application of recommended tools and methods.
- Ensure that the customer's perspective is acknowledged and understood by all suppliers.
- Support customer inspection processes.
- Collaborate as a team member in resolving manufacturing product quality challenges using 8D Techniques.
- Contribute to quality initiatives within project timelines.
- Drive continuous improvement by leveraging factual data and feedback, providing essential support across all company functions.

Additional Insights:

Our in-house design studio collaborates with airline customers and partners to create the most innovative experiences in aviation. Our dedicated engineering, production, and support facilities are crucial in delivering high-quality products that remain operational throughout their lifecycle. Supported by a comprehensive team of functions, from HR to Finance, Business Development, and Planning and Logistics, we possess an end-to-end capability in-house in the UK.

We prioritize:

Our People:
These four People Fundamentals guide our operations at Safran:

• We promote an environment where diversity and inclusion can flourish.

• We invest in our colleagues' skills and create opportunities for shaping our future.

• We foster a trustworthy workplace that encourages innovation and action.

• We advocate for collaboration and mutual support among colleagues.

Sustainability:
Our workforce is central to our success as we collectively strive for a safer and more sustainable aviation industry, addressing significant challenges with a commitment to decarbonizing the sector by 2050.

Global Mobility:
As part of the Safran Group, we are leaders in aerospace, defense, and space, offering potential for future mobility both in the UK and internationally.

Job Requirements:

- Apprenticeship level or equivalent in an Engineering discipline.
- Solid engineering/quality background with experience in Quality inspection within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Knowledge of HSE risk management.
- Ability to analyze quality performance and establish quality standards.
- Ideally, AS9100 Internal Auditor trained.
- Preferably experience in the Aerospace sector.

We recognize that no candidate will meet every desired qualification. If your experience differs from our criteria and you believe you can add value to the role, we encourage you to reach out.

Our employees are integral to our success as we work together towards a sustainable future. Our People Fundamentals emphasize:

• Promoting diversity and inclusion as core values.

• Developing colleagues' skills and creating opportunities for future growth.

• Establishing a trustworthy workplace that encourages innovation.

• Fostering collaboration and mutual support among colleagues.

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy several benefits, including:

• 25 days of holiday plus UK Bank Holidays.

• A Benefits Programme offering various schemes such as cycle-to-work, technology savings, retail discounts, and access to private healthcare.

• Opportunities for career progression, including company sponsorship and further training.

• Family-friendly policies encompassing maternity, paternity, adoptive leave, shared parental leave, and flexible working arrangements.

• Initiatives for Equality & Diversity with internal groups for workplace engagement.

• STEM engagement with educational institutions and charitable activities for all.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, can express themselves, and realize their full potential. We celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support networks.

Job Specifics:

To be confirmed.



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