Supplier Materials Quality Engineer - Team Leader

Safran; England; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defence industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.

Reference
2025-153134

Position description
Domain
Production
Job field / Job profile
Supply chain - Supply chain engineering
Job title
Supplier Materials Quality Engineer - Team Leader
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Reporting to the Supplier Quality, Industrial and Flow Manager you will be required to:

1. Lead and develop the materials SQA team to ensure that the following objectives below are fulfilled.
2. Support Safran globally in the development, qualification and auditing of existing and new raw material suppliers, forgers and casting companies both in the UK and overseas working in line with Safran group requirements.
3. Support Safran globally in the development of UK and Asian material SQA working in line with Safran group requirements with a view to long term delegation.
4. Liaise closely with the Materials and Process Laboratory and the Material Validation Board (MVB) to recommend and qualify new material sources, manufacturing routes and introduction of new materials in line with the Safran Group processes and procedures.
5. Promote a methodology within the Safran group for the construction and adherence to a '3 - year' rolling audit plan ensuring that all Critical suppliers are audited and all material routes are validated.
6. Undertake the role of site focal point for material and processing related issues and support and deliver any new initiatives generated from the MVB.
7. Provide the necessary information to maintain and update the DK6000 database for qualification/documentation and DVI requirements and status.
8. Collect mechanical and chemical materials data from suppliers on a regular basis and use this data effectively to plot statistical conformity, identify trends and monitor supplier performance.
9. Utilise the knowledge from the supply base to recommend improvements and best practices within the Safran supply chain.
10. Solve technical problems quickly, identifying Root Causes and ensure timely closure of Corrective and Preventative actions.
11. Liaise with suppliers on manufacturing and processing problems related to materials in order for them to comply with the Safran group requirements.
12. Undertake the required training to stay aligned with current and future material and processing technologies.
13. Work closely with the Materials and Process laboratory to carry out root cause analysis of material related problems, this includes material cut up requirements and technical events.
14. Understand and be willing to train and develop Suppliers in FMEA, Statistical Methods, Problem Solving using the 8D approach and other Quality tools to drive Continuous Improvement and to fulfil the DVI requirements imposed by Safran.
15. Understand fully the FAI / DVI process to the Safran Group Standard and be able to participate in such reviews at the supplier's premises before forging or casting component dispatch.

Travel specificity
There is a lot of travel required with this role, both around the UK and internationally, so flexibility is key to accommodate this.
Additional description
The ideal Candidate should be of degree or HNC calibre and have a thorough knowledge of Materials Manufacture, Forging and Casting Processes. In addition, applicants need to be experienced Auditors, preferably at Lead Assessor level, computer literate and have excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

You must hold a full driving licence and current passport and have a willingness to travel overseas.
Candidate skills & requirements
Behavioural competencies required:

1. Leadership
2. Communication, influencing and negotiation skills
3. Team working
4. Methodical and attention to detail
5. Accountability
6. Proactive / work with little supervision

Technical competencies required:

1. Quality principles, standards and procedures
2. Product knowledge
3. Quality, Lean tools, and Problem Solving Methods
4. Communication
5. Materials knowledge technical / practical
6. Company organisation

This job description is intended to provide guidance regarding the scope of the post. It is not an exhaustive list. The Supplier Quality Manager may reasonably expect the post holder to undertake other duties within the scope of the post and employment grade.
Position location
Job location
Europe, UK, England, South West
City (-ies)
Gloucestershire