Be the voice of Safran Quality at the supplier and the voice of supplier Quality at Safran. Design, develop, and implement strategies to improve supplier quality performance in a sustainable way. Identify and mitigate any quality related risk. Ensure quality and cost effectiveness of materials by deploying processes, capability tools and continuous improvement projects. This position reports to the Vice President, Supply Chain/Purchasing.
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 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
Develop the supplier quality system maturity by managing quality improvement projects
Collaborate with suppliers to asses manufacturing process for potential improvements
Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives for new development programs
Assist in training and on-boarding of new Level 1 and 2 Supplier Quality Engineers
Support third party registrar/customer on-site audits
Travel specifictity
25%-50% of the time
Additional description
The expected salary range for this position is between $72,670 - $114,200 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.
At Safran, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Candidate skills & requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electronic, Composite or Industrial Engineering or equivalent education or 8 years of equivalent quality engineering experience.
Experience: 5 years of progressive quality experience in aerospace, automotive, or industrial manufacturing environment and project management experience
Other Skills:
Problem solving and quality tools (Microsoft Office tools, 8D, Kaizen, Kanban...)
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 materials management
Understanding of Part-21 and Part-145
Understanding of process manufacturing management (SPC, special processes) and project management
Understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles
Design and process FMEA
Understanding of APQP
CAPA Management
Annual salary
$72,670 - $114,200 USD
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, California, Los Angeles
City (-ies)
Carson
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years