Supplier Quality Engineer; H​/F - Goodrich Actuation Systems Limited

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 Electronics & Defense propose à ses clients des solutions d'intelligence embarquée leur permettant d'appréhender l'environnement, de réduire la charge mentale et de garantir une trajectoire, même en situation critique, ce dans tous les environnements : sur terre, en mer, dans le ciel ou l'espace.

La société met les expertises de ses 13 000 collaborateurs au service de ces trois fonctions : observer, décider et guider, pour les marchés civils et militaires.

What does the role look like? We are seeking a proactive Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to drive continuous improvement and ensure supplier performance meets our quality, cost, and delivery standards. This role focuses on retrospective APQP activities analysing and improving existing supplier processes, validating quality controls, and implementing robust corrective actions to enhance product reliability. The ideal candidate will have a solid quality engineering toolkit, a problem‑solving mindset, and the confidence to influence suppliers and internal stakeholders alike.

• Lead retrospective APQP reviews to assess supplier product and process performance post‑launch.
• Drive root cause analysis and ensure sustainable corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Evaluate and develop supplier quality systems using tools such as FMEA, PPAP, MSA, Control Plans, 8D, and SPC.
• Conduct supplier process audits, capability studies, and performance assessments to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support change control processes and ensure all supplier changes meet quality and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Procurement, Engineering, Operations) to align supplier quality initiatives with business objectives.
• Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and risk mitigation activities.
• Maintain documentation and metrics to track supplier performance and drive accountability.
• Conduct audits for QMS compliance.

Essential skills:

• Proven experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer, Quality Engineer, or Manufacturing Quality professional within an engineering, automotive, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and core quality tools (FMEA, 8D, SPC, etc.).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable skills:

• Hands‑on experience with retrospective quality improvement projects and process validation.
• Good ability to read engineering drawings.
• Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar standards.
• Exposure to Lean / Six Sigma methodologies.

Be able to periodically travel.