Supplier Quality Engineer M​/F

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.

Wolverhampton

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for driving quality performance across a portfolio of suppliers, ensuring compliance to aerospace quality standards and supporting continuous improvement throughout the supply chain. Working closely with suppliers, Quality, Engineering and Operations teams, you will lead supplier development activities, resolve quality issues and drive sustainable improvements to enhance product quality and operational performance.

• Manage the quality performance of a portfolio of suppliers, driving continuous improvement initiatives and Supplier Quality Improvement Plans to reduce PPM and supplier escape events.
• Promote long-term supplier development and support the delivery of robust, sustainable quality improvements.

• Lead containment, root cause investigations and corrective action activities for supplier‑related quality issues.
• Drive permanent corrective actions and read‑across activities using structured problem‑solving tools, including 8D and 5 Why analysis.
• Support the resolution of supplier escapes and ensure actions are implemented to prevent recurrence.

• Conduct supplier audits in line with AS9100, customer and Safran requirements.
• Ensure supplier products, processes and quality systems remain compliant and capable of meeting business expectations.
• Support Quality Management System compliance and ensure investigations and reject notes are completed in a timely manner.

• Build strong supplier relationships through regular remote engagement and onsite visits.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve complex supplier quality issues and identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide quality performance reporting and corrective action updates to support management reviews and business decision‑making.

• Competitive salary
• Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co‑adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)
• Structured training & opportunities to progress