Supplier Materials Quality Engineer - Team Leader; H​/F - SAFRAN Landing Systems LTD

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés.

Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Landing Systems est le leader mondial des fonctions d'atterrissage et de freinage pour aéronefs. Son expertise couvre l'ensemble du cycle de vie de ses produits, de la conception et la fabrication jusqu'à la maintenance et la réparation. Partenaire de plus de 25 avionneurs dans les domaines du transport civil, régional et d'affaires ainsi que dans le domaine militaire, Safran Landing Systems équipe plus de 35 000 aéronefs et ses équipements effectuent plus de 100 000 atterrissages quotidiens.

Shape the Future of Aerospace  you ready to contribute to ambitious projects and create a positive impact in the aerospace industry? At Safran, you'll work with the brightest minds and best technologies, building valuable experience and joining an innovative, supportive team. 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.

• Early finish on Fridays
• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
• Flexible working options
• Pension (matched up to 8%) and life assurance
• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

In this key technical leadership role, you'll guide and develop our Materials SQA team to ensure the quality, reliability and compliance of raw materials sourced from a global supply chain. You'll work closely with specialist laboratories, material validation boards and a network of suppliers auditing, qualifying and improving material routes that are critical to our landing gear products. From driving long-term audit strategies to analysing supplier data and approving new materials and processes, you'll play a central part in safeguarding performance, supporting innovation, and strengthening the foundations of our production capability.

• Leading and developing the materials SQA team to ensure supplier quality objectives are met.
• Auditing and qualifying raw material suppliers, forgers, and casting companies globally in line with Safran's requirements.
• Collaborating with the Materials and Process Laboratory and Material Validation Board to recommend and approve new materials and manufacturing processes.
• Managing a 3‑year rolling audit plan to ensure all critical suppliers and material routes are regularly validated.
• Collecting and analysing mechanical and chemical data from suppliers to monitor performance, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.

• A minimum of a degree or MSc in Materials Engineering or Materials Science.
• Industry experience working within a supply chain environment, specifically auditing and managing suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of raw materials, including ultra‑high tensile steel and titanium manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with quality tools such as FMEA, 8D problem solving, statistical methods, and supplier training.
• Ability to liaise effectively with suppliers and internal teams, solve technical issues, and ensure compliance with Safran group standards.

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