Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

3 weeks ago


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

Job Overview

Are you eager to contribute to the forefront of Aerospace, where leading airline brands converge with cutting-edge passenger experiences? Your next career move could be with Safran Seats, a distinguished designer and manufacturer recognized for its 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, engaging with both major airlines and airframe manufacturers, boasting the most extensive seating portfolio among suppliers. One day, you may collaborate with a leading airframe manufacturer, and the next, you could be working with some of the largest airline brands globally.

In the UK, our focus is exclusively on the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide-body aircraft, supported by our industrial and engineering teams located in various regions.

The primary objective of this position is to ensure product quality throughout its lifecycle at Safran Seats GB, in alignment with all contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the Supplier Assessment process by conducting audits and evaluations as instructed.
- Ensure Suppliers adhere to Safran standards, such as APQP, by customizing and applying necessary requirements and tools (FMCE, risk assessments, etc.).
- Guarantee that Products and Services meet quality standards by guiding suppliers in understanding requirements and ensuring compliance with regulations, customer expectations, and Safran standards. Foster 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 assess Supplier quality performance according to the Safran rating system; advocate for excellence through the implementation of recommended tools and methods.
- Ensure that the customer's perspective is acknowledged and understood by all suppliers.
- Support customer inspection initiatives.
- Collaborate as a team member in resolving manufacturing product quality challenges using 8D Techniques.
- Contribute to quality activities within project timelines.
- Drive continuous improvement by leveraging factual data and feedback, providing necessary 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 the sky. Our dedicated engineering, production, and in-service support facilities are essential 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 are equipped to provide end-to-end capabilities in the UK.

Our Commitment to People:
We uphold four fundamental principles that guide our operations at Safran:
- We champion diversity and inclusion as core values.
- We invest in our colleagues' skills and create opportunities for shaping our future.
- We foster a trustworthy workplace that encourages innovation and action.
- We promote collaboration and mutual support among colleagues.
Thus, you will receive support at every stage of your journey.

Sustainability Focus:
Our workforce is central to our success as we strive to contribute to a safer and more sustainable aviation industry. We are addressing significant challenges in aerospace, with a commitment to decarbonizing the industry by 2050.

Global Opportunities:
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.
- Strong 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 single desired qualification. If your experience differs from our criteria but you believe you can add value to the role, we encourage you to reach out.

Our employees are the foundation of our success, and we work collaboratively towards a sustainable future. We uphold four core principles that define life at Safran:
- We advocate for diversity and inclusion as fundamental values.
- We develop our colleagues' skills and create opportunities for shaping our future.
- We cultivate a trustworthy workplace that empowers you to innovate.
- We encourage collaboration and mutual support among colleagues.

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy numerous benefits, including:
- 25 days of holiday plus UK Bank Holidays.
- A Benefits Programme featuring various schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts, and access to private healthcare.
- Career progression opportunities, including company sponsorship and further training courses.
- Family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, and flexible working arrangements.
- Equality & Diversity initiatives with internal groups for workplace engagement.
- STEM engagement with educational institutions and charitable activities.

We aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves, and knows they can reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through numerous staff networks.

We are dedicated to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Seats an inclusive environment.

Job Specifics:

To be confirmed.



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