Supplier Materials Quality Engineer - Team Leader Company : Safran Landing Systems Job field : Supply chain Location : Gloucester, England, United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager 2025-153134 Apply with one click Any questions ? Job Description Reporting to the Supplier Quality, Industrial and Flow Manager you will be required to: - Lead and develop, the materials SQA team to ensure that the following objectives below are fulfilled. - Support Safran globally in the development, qualification and auditing of existing and new raw material suppliers, forgers and casting companies both, in the UK and overseas working in line with safran group requirements. - Support Safran globally in the development, of UK and, Asian material SQA working in line with safran group requirements with a view to long term delegation. - Liaise closely with the Materials and Process Laboratory and the Material Validation Board (MVB) to recommend and qualify new material sources, manufacturing routes and introduction of new materials in line with the Safran Group processes and procedures. - Promote a methodology within the Safran group for the construction and adherence to a '3 - year' rolling audit plan ensuring, all Critical suppliers are audited and, all material routes are validated. - Undertake the role of site focal point for material and processing related issues and, support and deliver any new initiatives generated from the MVB. - Provide the necessary information to maintain and update the DK6000 database for qualification / documentation and DVI requirements and status. - Collect mechanical and chemical materials data from suppliers on a regular basis and use this data effectively to plot statistical conformity, identify 'trends' and monitor supplier performance. - Utilise the knowledge from the supply base to recommend improvements and best practices within the Safran supply chain. - Solve technical problems quickly, identifying Root Causes and ensure timely closure of Corrective and Preventative actions. - Liaise with suppliers on manufacturing and processing problems related to materials in order for them to comply with the Safran group requirements - Undertake the required training to stay aligned with, current and future material and processing technologies. - Work closely with the Materials and Process laboratory to carry out root cause analysis of material related problems, this includes material cut up requirements and, technical events. - Understand and be willing to train and develop Suppliers in FMEA, Statistical Methods, Problem Solving using the 8D approach and other Quality tools to drive Continuous Improvement and to fulfil the DVI requirements imposed by Safran. - Understand fully the FAI / DVI process to the Safran Group Standard and be able to participate in such reviews at the supplier's premises before forging or casting component despatch. Complementary Description The ideal Candidate should be of degree or HNC or calibre and have a thorough knowledge of Materials Manufacture, Forging and Casting Processes. In addition, applicants need to be experienced Auditors, preferably at Lead Assessor level, computer literate and have excellent communication skills, both written and oral. You must hold a full driving licence and current passport and have a willingness to travel overseas. Job Requirements Behavioural competencies required: - Leadership - Communication, influencing and negotiation skills - Team working - Methodical and attention to detail - Accountability - Proactive / work with little supervision Technical competencies required: - Quality principles, standards and procedures - Product knowledge - Quality, Lean tools, and Problem Solving Methods - Communication - Materials knowledge technical / practical - Company organisation This job description is intended to provide guidance regarding the scope of the post. It is not an exhaustive list. The Supplier Quality Manager may reasonably expect the post holder to undertake other duties within the scope of the post and employment grade. Specificity of the job There is a lot of travel required with this role, both around the UK and internationally, so flexibility is key to accommodate this. Locate your future workplace Cheltenham Road EastGL2 9QH Gloucester England United Kingdom Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.