Supplier Quality Engineer

At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Quality team as a Supplier Quality Engineer at our Safran Electrical Components site, based in Slough.

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 anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

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.

Here, we craft excellence together.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.

Why Safran?

-A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.

-Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.

-Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.

-Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.

-A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

Get involved:

We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

What You'll Bring

-Proven experience in Quality
-Experienced in interpretation of engineering drawings.
-Proven experience working directly with suppliers and supplier management
-Proven experience performing quantitative or statistical analysis, data collection, preparation and interpretation
-Proven experience in root cause analysis and corrective action