Supplier Materials Quality Engineer - Team Leader

Job Description

Supplier Materials Quality Engineer – Team Leader

Safety in the sky delivered by you.

As a leader within our Quality Team, and reporting to the Supplier Quality, Industrial and Flow Manager, you will be required to:

• Lead and develop, the materials SQA team to ensure that the following objectives below are fulfilled
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Promote a methodology within the Safran group for the construction and adherence to a ‘3 – year\’ rolling audit plan ensuring, all Critical suppliers are audited and, all material routes are validated
• Undertake the role of site focal point for material and processing related issues and, support and deliver any new initiatives generated from the MVB
• Provide the necessary information to maintain and update the DK6000 database for qualification / documentation and DVI requirements and status
• 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
• Utilise the knowledge from the supply base to recommend improvements and best practices within the Safran supply chain
• Solve technical problems quickly, identifying Root Causes and ensure timely closure of Corrective and Preventative actions
• Liaise with suppliers on manufacturing and processing problems related to materials in order for them to comply with the Safran group requirements
• Undertake the required training to stay aligned with, current and future material and processing technologies
• 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
• 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
• 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 despatch
• You\’ll have opportunities to learn and progress, with investment being made on site it\’s an exciting time to join our growing local team!

Complementary Description

Looking after the people who make Safran great is a priority for us. We offer a range of benefits designed to support you, both in and outside of work.
• We value your time: Enjoy a four and a half day week, giving you Friday afternoons to recharge.
• Time to unwind: Start with 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days to fit your needs.
• Sharing in our success: We believe in rewarding your contributions with an annual bonus and share scheme options.
• Planning for your future: We offer a generous pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary.
• Making your work life easier: Enjoy onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities.
• Flexibility that works for you: We offer a wide range of flexible benefits, because we know everyone\’s needs are different.

Who are Safran Landing Systems?
We are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end: design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair.

We\’re at the forefront of aerospace technology, creating safer, more sustainable aviation for the next generation of aerospace. It\’s easy to take flying for granted, or forget the incredible amount of technical skills, capability and co-ordination required to create an aircraft.

Job Requirements

The ideal Candidate should be of degree or HNC or 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.

Behavioural competencies required:
• Leadership
• Communication, influencing and negotiation skills
• Team working
• Methodical and attention to detail
• Accountability
• Proactive / work with little supervision

Technical competencies required:
• Quality principles, standards and procedures
• Product knowledge
• Quality, Lean tools, and Problem Solving Methods
• Communication
• Materials knowledge technical / practical
• Company organisation

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don\’t meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role.
We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of their age, identity or background.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation please get in touch for an informal chat. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.

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.

Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check.

Join Safran and discover what we could achieve, together.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

There is extensive travel required for this role, both around the UK and internationally, so flexibility is key to accommodate this.

Company Information

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 Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. Its expertise covers the entire life cycle of its products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair. The company has partnerships with more than 25 airframers in civil, regional, commercial and military transport, supporting more than 35,000 aircraft and making over 100,000 landings every day