Safran · 17 hours ago
Supplier Quality Engineer 2 (plastics/metals)
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $111K/yr
3+ years expSafran is dedicated to crafting excellence in the in-flight experience. The Supplier Quality Engineer 2 plays a pivotal role in improving supplier quality performance and mitigating quality-related risks while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
AerospaceInfrastructureNavigationTransportation
Responsibilities
Monitor supplier key performance indicators
Investigate and manage supplier non-conforming issues and related roots causes analysis to implement sustainable corrective actions (8D/5WHY'S). Launch actions as needed to meet Safran targets
Review and manage First Article Inspection Reports
Coordinate the quality related actions between the suppliers and the Safran Cabin cross functional team stakeholders: procurement, engineering, commodity management and SPM
Support Source Inspection at Supplier sites as needed
Support new product introduction, including Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
Ensure continued compliance of supplier with inspection delegation requirements (periodic on-site audit, monitoring of effectiveness of supplier delegation process)
Perform evaluation of new and current suppliers in order to ensure compliance with Safran quality and regulatory requirements (e.g., AS9100). Follow up on corrective actions (CAR) resulting from audit findings
Based on the supplier risk level, perform periodic assessments of current suppliers in order to identify and mitigate the risks
Perform trainings internally and externally as needed
Initiate supplier development projects
Qualification
Required
At least 3 years SQE work experience with plastics and/or metals
Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably industrial/mechanical/electrical engineering
Must have demonstrated work experience with APQP (Advance Product Quality Planning)
Communicate effectively (written, verbal, and presentation) to persuade and build consensus among diverse internal and external stakeholders
Problem solving and quality tools (Microsoft Office tools, 8D, Kaizen, Kanban, etc.)
Basic understanding of materials management
Basic understanding of process manufacturing management (SPC, special processes) and project management
AS/EN/JISQ 9100 Knowledge
AS 9102
Supplier auditor qualified
Basic understanding of Part-21 and Part-145
Control plan
Basic understanding of Measurement Tools
Ability to read engineering drawings and basic understanding of GD&T
Understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles
Design and process FMEA
CAPA Management
Preferred
Project management skills highly desirable
Aerospace or automotive industry experience preferred
Benefits
Relocation benefits are available.
Company
Safran
Safran is an international technology group with divisions in aerospace, defense, and security.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-01-02Post Ipo Equity
1999-04-01IPO
Leadership Team
Pierre-Antony Vastra
Safran Aerosystems - Executive VP, Communication and Secretary General (Safran Aerosystems)
Tinku Rasheed
Senior Director, Research & Technology, Product Engineering
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