Supplier Quality Engineer

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Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
25 days' holiday + bank holidays
Private medical insurance
Comprehensive health cash plan
Flexible working options
Pension (10% employer contribution) and life assurance
Early finish on Fridays
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Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

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About Safran Actuation Systems UK

Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world‑class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight‑control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best.

Our UK Actuation business brings together engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing capability and a proud heritage within the aerospace sector. Whether supporting major global programmes or developing the next generation of actuation technologies, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As part of Safran's global network, joining Safran Actuation Systems UK means becoming part of a highly skilled, collaborative and forward‑thinking team with opportunities to grow, innovate and make a meaningful impact in the future of aerospace.

What does the role look like?

We are seeking a proactive Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to drive continuous improvement and ensure supplier performance meets our quality, cost, and delivery standards. This role focuses on retrospective APQP activities - analysing and improving existing supplier processes, validating quality controls, and implementing robust corrective actions to enhance product reliability.

The ideal candidate will have a solid quality engineering toolkit, a problem-solving mindset, and the confidence to influence suppliers and internal stakeholders alike.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

Lead retrospective APQP reviews to assess supplier product and process performance post-launch.
Drive root cause analysis and ensure sustainable corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
Evaluate and develop supplier quality systems using tools such as FMEA, PPAP, MSA, Control Plans, 8D, and SPC.
Conduct supplier process audits, capability studies, and performance assessments to identify improvement opportunities.
Support change control processes and ensure all supplier changes meet quality and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Procurement, Engineering, Operations) to align supplier quality initiatives with business objectives.
Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and risk mitigation activities.
Maintain documentation and metrics to track supplier performance and drive accountability.
Conduct audits for QMS complianceWhat will you bring to the role?

Essential skills:

Proven experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer, Quality Engineer, or Manufacturing Quality professional within an engineering, automotive, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing environment.
Excellent working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and core quality tools (FMEA, 8D, SPC, etc.).
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable skills:

Hands-on experience with retrospective quality improvement projects and process validation.
Good ability to read engineering drawings
Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar standards.
Exposure to Lean / Six Sigma methodologies.
Be able to periodically travel