Supplier Quality Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Safran
Location: Irvine, CA 92620
Description:
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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 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.
Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with over 12,000 employees. They mobilize their expertise and team spirit to design high-tech solutions in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services to help civilian and military players observe, decide and guide on land, at sea, in the sky, and space. And thus contribute to a safer world.
Reference number
2025-152449
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
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
The Supplier Quality Engineer is a key technical leader responsible for working with Suppliers, Design Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain for the selection of qualified suppliers and improvement of supplier performance to provide a positive impact on the quality of new and existing products.
Additional description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Interface with business units, cross-functional groups and suppliers on support tasks related to Quality & OTD, FA (Failure Analysis), RCCA (Root Cause Analysis / Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions).
A dynamic personality style with the ability and willingness to promote appropriate change and improvement.
Ability to work autonomously, prioritize the workload, assess escalation needs.
Ability to find and evaluate risks within the supply chain, and propose long term solutions.
General familiarity with aerospace manufacturing equipment.
Experience in manufacturing or industrialization, knowledge of APQP (AS9145) preferred.
Must be open to travel as needed (up to 75%).
Solid understanding of receiving inspection processes including statistical sampling, component measurement techniques, specifications, drawings, AS9102 FAIR.
Issue FA & RCCA reports to suppliers, follow up, review and approve supplier questions/requests.
Excellent problem resolution, judgment, and decision making skills required with thorough working knowledge of Quality systems methods and practices (DOE, PFMEA, Control Plans, Lean Manufacturing concepts, DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, etc.).
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently.
Proficient in spreadsheet (report formatting, graphing, formula calculation generation), databas
Candidate skills & requirements
Expectations
Leadership skills demonstration (Lead & Influence the teams)
Build relationships internally and with the suppliers
Effective Communication (Status, Risk identification, Plans, Help needed)
Proactive Approach (Meeting deadlines, presenting improvements, driving improvement plans)
Education / Experience
Bachelor of Science degree from and accredited institution in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Equivalent Discipline)
Minimum: 3 years in supplier quality discipline; Six Sigma and Lean methodology; certified preferred
Preferred: 5+ years in supplier quality discipline; Lean Six Sigma certified; SAP experience preferred but not required
Prior Supplier Quality and/or Supplier Development experience throughout the
lifecycle of products
FAA Repair Station knowledge is preferred
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
There is a large travel element to this role and as such you should hold a full driving licencelicense, and current passport and have a willingness to travel to all continents (sometimes) at short notice.
Experience managing and developing multiple direct reports
Thorough working knowledge with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen events, and Continuous Improvement SPC, and Six Sigma methodologies
Experience with problem solving methodology such as A3 and 8D
Experience leading complex projects with remote team members
Knowledge of manufacturing structures, varied processes, operating practices, and operating budgets.
Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
This position requires use of information or access to hardware that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee
Annual salary
$113,000 - $170,000
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, California, Los Angeles
City (-ies)
Irvine
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years
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 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.
Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with over 12,000 employees. They mobilize their expertise and team spirit to design high-tech solutions in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services to help civilian and military players observe, decide and guide on land, at sea, in the sky, and space. And thus contribute to a safer world.
Reference number
2025-152449
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
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
The Supplier Quality Engineer is a key technical leader responsible for working with Suppliers, Design Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain for the selection of qualified suppliers and improvement of supplier performance to provide a positive impact on the quality of new and existing products.
Additional description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Interface with business units, cross-functional groups and suppliers on support tasks related to Quality & OTD, FA (Failure Analysis), RCCA (Root Cause Analysis / Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions).
A dynamic personality style with the ability and willingness to promote appropriate change and improvement.
Ability to work autonomously, prioritize the workload, assess escalation needs.
Ability to find and evaluate risks within the supply chain, and propose long term solutions.
General familiarity with aerospace manufacturing equipment.
Experience in manufacturing or industrialization, knowledge of APQP (AS9145) preferred.
Must be open to travel as needed (up to 75%).
Solid understanding of receiving inspection processes including statistical sampling, component measurement techniques, specifications, drawings, AS9102 FAIR.
Issue FA & RCCA reports to suppliers, follow up, review and approve supplier questions/requests.
Excellent problem resolution, judgment, and decision making skills required with thorough working knowledge of Quality systems methods and practices (DOE, PFMEA, Control Plans, Lean Manufacturing concepts, DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, etc.).
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently.
Proficient in spreadsheet (report formatting, graphing, formula calculation generation), databas
Candidate skills & requirements
Expectations
Leadership skills demonstration (Lead & Influence the teams)
Build relationships internally and with the suppliers
Effective Communication (Status, Risk identification, Plans, Help needed)
Proactive Approach (Meeting deadlines, presenting improvements, driving improvement plans)
Education / Experience
Bachelor of Science degree from and accredited institution in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Equivalent Discipline)
Minimum: 3 years in supplier quality discipline; Six Sigma and Lean methodology; certified preferred
Preferred: 5+ years in supplier quality discipline; Lean Six Sigma certified; SAP experience preferred but not required
Prior Supplier Quality and/or Supplier Development experience throughout the
lifecycle of products
FAA Repair Station knowledge is preferred
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
There is a large travel element to this role and as such you should hold a full driving licencelicense, and current passport and have a willingness to travel to all continents (sometimes) at short notice.
Experience managing and developing multiple direct reports
Thorough working knowledge with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen events, and Continuous Improvement SPC, and Six Sigma methodologies
Experience with problem solving methodology such as A3 and 8D
Experience leading complex projects with remote team members
Knowledge of manufacturing structures, varied processes, operating practices, and operating budgets.
Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
This position requires use of information or access to hardware that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee
Annual salary
$113,000 - $170,000
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, California, Los Angeles
City (-ies)
Irvine
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years