Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer 2

** Job details*
* ** General information*
* ** Entity*
* 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 Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

** Reference number*
* ** Job details*
* ** Domain*
* Performance and Support

** Job field / Job profile*
* Quality -  development quality assurance (design / industrial engineering / tools/ support and services)

** Job title*
* Supplier Quality Engineer 2

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* Employment type

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* Permanent

** Professional category*
* Professional, Engineer & Manager

** Part time / Full time*
* Full-time

** Job description*
* A glimpse at the job:

HERE, WE CRAFT EXCELLENCE TOGETHER. At Safran, we believe in sustainable career journeys, collaboration as a cornerstone of innovation, and the freedom to explore diverse career paths. As a Suppler Quality Engineer 2, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace.

This position contributes to our vision by:

 Support the supplier assessment and selection process by conducting audits/assessments and ensuring the implementation of applicable requirements

 Ensure that suppliers apply Safran requirements, such as APQP, PPAP, FMECA and risk analysis

 Ensure that products and services comply with quality requirements by planning and conducting monitoring actions from suppliers per the established auditing schedules

 Ensure proper management of non-compliances through trend analysis of supplier defects and taking appropriate action to drive resolution using the quality tools in ETQ

 Ensure supplier improvement by measuring supplier performance against the Safran established KPI thresholds

 Provide Purchasing with information to pass on poor-quality costs to suppliers

 Ensure that performance improvement plans are implemented by suppliers and monitor the progression.

 Promote the use of Safran tools and methods by supplier

What we offer:

 Competitive salaries

- Paid holidays

- Recognition programs

- Comprehensive benefits

- Retirement (401K) plans with employer match

- Professional development opportunities

- Tuition assistance

- Over 300 career paths across global sites

Highlights from our facility:

Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas, plays a big role in making top-notch aircraft seats for airlines around the world. The team here is known for their know-how and dedication to building comfortable, reliable seats for both commercial and business planes. With a focus on quality and new ideas, the Gainesville facility helps keep Safran at the forefront of the aviation seating industry, working closely with airlines and aircraft makers to deliver seats passengers appreciate.

Join Safran Seats. Here we craft excellence together.

** Candidate skills & requirements*
* At Safran Seats, we value service-oriented team players who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to adapt to our dynamic, innovative environment.

- Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing engineering, Industrial engineering or related technical field or 12 years equivalent related experience in lieu of degree.

- Additionally two (2) years of related experience in a quality role.

- Knowledge of the Plan for Every Part process

- Working knowledge of FAA regulations pertaining to supplier OEM process and products

- Experience in implementation of continuous improvement systems and RCCA

- Must be able to read and interpret average to moderately complex blueprints, drawings, diagrams,…