Quality Assurance Supplier Specialist

3 weeks ago


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

Job Overview

Are you eager to engage in the forefront of Aerospace, where premier airline brands converge with cutting-edge passenger experiences? Your next career opportunity may lie 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, 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 engineering and industrial 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 include:
- Supporting the Supplier Assessment process through conducting audits and evaluations as required.
- Ensuring that suppliers adhere to Safran standards such as APQP by customizing and applying relevant tools (FMCE, risk assessments, etc.) during the implementation of Safran requirements.
- Guaranteeing that products and services meet quality standards by assisting suppliers in understanding these requirements; ensuring compliance with regulations, customer expectations, and Safran standards while fostering a culture of prevention and foresight.
- Managing non-compliance effectively by addressing supplier system, product, and process discrepancies, ensuring that corrective actions are implemented successfully.
- Promoting supplier enhancement by establishing KPIs to evaluate supplier quality performance in accordance with the Safran rating system; advocating for excellence through the application of recommended tools and methods.
- Ensuring that the voice of the customer is acknowledged and understood by all suppliers.
- Assisting in customer inspection activities.
- Collaborating as a team member in resolving manufacturing product quality challenges using 8D techniques.
- Supporting quality initiatives within project timelines.
- Driving 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 crucial in delivering high-quality products that we maintain throughout their lifecycle. We are backed by a comprehensive team of support functions, from HR to Finance, Business Development, and Planning and Logistics, ensuring that Safran Seats possesses a complete in-house capability in the UK.

We prioritize:

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

• We champion diversity and inclusion as essential values.

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

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

• We promote collaboration and mutual support among colleagues.
Thus, you will receive support at every stage of your journey.

Sustainability
Our workforce is central to our success as we strive to contribute to safer and more sustainable aviation. We are addressing the industry's most significant challenges, committed to decarbonizing aviation by 2050.

Global Mobility
As part of the Safran Group, we are leaders in aerospace, defense, and space; there are always opportunities 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 what we have outlined 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 collaborate for a sustainable future. Our four People Fundamentals are the foundation of life at Safran:

• We advocate for diversity and inclusion as core values.

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

• We cultivate a trustworthy workplace that supports innovation and initiative.

• 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 comprehensive Benefits Programme featuring 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 encompassing maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, parental leave, and flexible working arrangements.

• Equality & Diversity initiatives with internal groups for workplace engagement and involvement.

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

We are committed to fostering 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 our colleagues through numerous staff networks.

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

Job Specifics

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