Supplier Quality Engineer

As a Supplier Quality Engineer at Safran, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and continuous improvement of our supplier network, supporting both operational excellence and overall program performance

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense 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 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electrical & Power's Slough site is a dynamic hub dedicated to delivering advanced electrical systems for the aviation industry. The facility brings together cutting‑edge engineering, production expertise, and a strong culture of innovation. The Slough teams play a key role in developing reliable, high‑performance electrical solutions that power the aircraft of today and tomorrow-all within a collaborative, people‑focused environment.

As a Supplier Quality Engineer at Safran, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and continuous improvement of our supplier network, supporting both operational excellence and overall program performance

Key Responsibilities

-Act as a key interface between suppliers and internal teams, ensuring clear interpretation and communication of quality requirements.

-Lead and support supplier quality activities, managing non‑conformances and quality issues within agreed timelines.

-Monitor and report on supply chain quality performance, including the creation and deployment of metrics to support business objectives.

-Provide support for First Article Inspection (FAI) activities, including modifications or supplier transfer projects when required.

-Conduct supplier reviews covering all quality aspects, driving continuous improvement and supporting APQP deployment across programs.

-Carry out capability assessments and process validations to support supplier selection and qualification.

-Perform analyses, tests, and process audits to ensure manufacturing and testing readiness.

-Provide Material Review Board (MRB) dispositions for non‑conformances.

-Execute internal audits to maintain and ensure compliance with AS9100 Quality Management System requirements.

At Safran, we're at the forefront creating a more sustainable aviation and making the world a safer place. It's easy to overlook the incredible amount of technical skills, expertise and co-ordination required to create and maintain an aircraft. At Safran, we never take it for granted. From commercial aviation to defence, our people's talents and skills come together to make the feat of flying possible. Here, you can create an impact you're proud of, where you're rewarded for your dedication and willingness to learn. Our people are at the heart of Safran.

Behind every safe journey, there's a person who made it possible. And for every one of our employees, we offer a range of benefits, and training and development. Join Safran and discover what we could achieve, together.

Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call.

-Proven experience in Quality within a technical or industrial environment.

-Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.

-Demonstrated experience in supplier management and direct collaboration with suppliers.

-Experience in quantitative/statistical analysis, including data collection, preparation, and interpretation.

-Proven experience in root cause analysis (RCA) and implementation of effective corrective actions