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Form of work- Safran Seats are an international key player
- Safran Seats is one of the world's leading suppliers of seating
About Our Client
Our client is a global leader in the aerospace manufacturing sector with a strong presence in Cwmbran. They are renowned for their commitment to quality and innovation. The company employs over a thousand dedicated professionals and is known for fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
Job Description
The purpose of this role is to assess and assure the Supplier and the quality of products and services they provide are compliant with contractual requirements.
The post holder will support the rollout of new programmes as well as develop and implement product standards for use between internal quality and external supply chain.
- To support the Supplier assessment and selection process by ensuring the due implementation of applicable requirements (SAFe) by service providers.
- Ensure Suppliers apply Safran requirements, such as APQP by supporting suppliers during production engineering of products (PPAP, MSA/statistical control and act as the quality sponsor in the industrial validation process.
- Ensure that product and services comply with quality requirements by Ensuring the due application by service providers of applicable regulations (Part 21G, Part 21J, Part 145, human factors, safety management system, AS13xxx, etc.) and contractual quality requirements, whether technical (definition, specifications) or system level.
- Ensuring that quality assurance plans (systems, products, transfers) are developed and implemented by suppliers.
- Evaluating, planning and conducting monitoring actions (audits, quality samples, etc.) at supplier sites and ensure that Tier 2 suppliers effectively implement these actions.
- Actively contribute to readiness reviews for joint supervision with the various Safran entities.
- Ensure proper management of non-compliances by managing and processing system, process and product anomalies until proof of effective corrective actions using quality tools (9S, CAR, etc.).
- Ensure supplier improvement by: Implementing KPIs to measure Supplier Quality performance, in line with the Safran rating system.
- Providing buyers with the information they need to pass on poor-quality costs to suppliers;
- Ensuring that performance improvement plans are implemented by suppliers and monitor them.
- Promoting the use of Safran tools and methods by suppliers;
- Promoting our quality culture and identify/deliver the necessary training (including e-learning) for suppliers.
- Act as quality correspondent for production transfers between suppliers and from Safran to a supplier and implement quality actions to ensure that customer and Safran requirements are properly integrated into the transfer by: Analysing requirements, establishing and maintaining quality deliverables by cascading them to suppliers
- Ensuring the due application of GRP 0225.
- Ensure that the customer's voice is heard and understood by all suppliers and internal stakeholders
The Successful Applicant
A successful Supplier Quality Engineer should have:
- HNC / HND or equivalent in an Engineering Discipline
- Internal Auditor AS9100 trained
- Sound engineering / quality background, with experience of Quality inspection within a manufacturing / engineering industry.
- Proven experience within a Supplier Quality role
- Prior experience within the Aerospace industry, preferably interiors.
- In depth understanding and/or experience in utilising QA Tools such as APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, Control Plans, FMEA, Poke Yoke and RCCA
- Excellent knowledge of measuring equipment and general improvement tools (such as Lean, 6 Sigma)
- Demonstrable experience in managing risks related to materials, special processes, laboratories
- Proficient in quality analysis tools such as 8D SPC, PFMEA, and others
- Knowledge of HSE risk management and flight safety risk management
What's on Offer
- A competitive salary
- An opportunity to work in a thriving manufacturing company in Cwmbran.
- A dynamic work environment that promotes continuous learning and professional growth.
- Generous holiday leave and benefits package.
If you are a driven professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a leading company, we encourage you to apply today.
Contact
Henna Malik
Quote job ref
JN-022024-6320980
Phone number
+44 2078 312000
