Supplier Quality Engineer

Morson are proud to be working in partnership with Safran to recruit Supplier Quality Engineers at their Wolverhampton site.

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 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, holding leading positions in its core markets.

Safran Electronics & Defence delivers onboard intelligence and actuation solutions that enable customers to observe, decide and guide on land, at sea, in the air and in space across both civil and defence sectors.

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

• Responsible for quality performance across a portfolio of suppliers, generate and lead improvement initiatives relating to the supplier


• Implement the Supplier Quality Improvement Plan with focus suppliers to reduce Supplier PPM and escape events


• Ensure containment for Quality issues arising from the portfolio of suppliers.


• Drive root cause, permanent corrective actions and read across for verified quality issues.


• Audit suppliers to the site audit schedule (Compliance to AS9100 & Safran flow down requirements)


• Influence and Engage key Stakeholders to resolve complex supplier related issues and improvement opportunities.


• Remote and onsite visits with suppliers to build relationships, identify root cause and verify corrective actions.


• Ensure reject notes and investigation reports are actioned in a compliant and timely manner.


• Ensure compliance and Quality improvement of Suppliers Products and Processes


• Support the Safran Quality Clinics as issues arise


• Drive resolution to Supplier escapes and prevent re-occurrence


• Support the Quality Management System to ensure compliance to all applicable requirements e.g. AS9100, & Customer.


• Providing reports and corrective action status for management reviews.


• critical Non-conformances are actioned through 8D's and other problem solving tools.

What will you bring to the role?

• Clear open two-way communication skills


• High motivation, with a keen ability to use own initiative


• Ability to develop positive relationships through effective communications enabling and empowering others within the business to be successful


• A strong customer focus, with a broad experience of managing a variety of Quality activities with multiple supplier interfaces


• Skilled in influencing others regarding policies, practices and procedures.


• A passion for continuous learning and self-development.


• Significant experience and a thorough understanding of the standards, processes, procedures, tools and techniques used in Quality.


• Understanding of Supplier Quality requirements and contractual flow downs


• A thorough understanding of AS9100/ ISO9001 requirements and how they may be achieved through the Quality Management System.


• Working Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning implementation

Essential:

• A good understanding of problem solving techniques and their application to resolve production quality issues


• Excellent people skills, with the ability to work well in a dynamic environment.


• Ability to use own initiative, meeting set objectives with internal and external stakeholders.


• AS9100 Lead Auditor Training or Industry equivalent.

Desirable:

• APQP experience is desirable


• Ideally holds CQI accreditation

Morson Benefits

• Weekly pay


• Competitive PAYE and Umbrella rates


• Access to Morson contractor benefits• Onsite support from the Morson team


• Opportunity to work with a global aerospace organisation


• Potential long-term opportunities supporting Safran programmes

If you are interested in applying for this position please submit an up to date CV

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