• Supplier Quality Engineer

    Safran (New Brighton, MN)


    Supplier Quality Engineer

    Job details

    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 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

     

    Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

     

    As a worldwide leader in its sector, Safran Aero Boosters designs, develops and produces modules, equipment and test cells for aircraft and space engines. Based in Belgium, Safran Aero Boosters has two subsidiaries in the United States and employs 1,700 people.

     

    Reference number

     

    2025-169476

    Job details

    Domain

     

    Performance and Support

     

    Job field / Job profile

     

    Quality - Supplier quality assurance

     

    Job title

     

    Supplier Quality Engineer

     

    Employment type

     

    Permanent

     

    Professional category

     

    Employees / Staff

     

    Part time / Full time

     

    Full-time

    Job description

    Summary:

    The Supplier Quality Engineer 2 is responsible for preparing and issuing quality inspection documentation, as well as collecting evidence of compliance from suppliers. They will work towards building and maintaining relationships with suppliers to better understand their processes while offering assistance as well as training to make sure their deliverables meet Safran Test Cells' quality standards. Additionally, they will travel to various supplier locations both nationally and internationally to conduct quality inspections, and ensuring that inspection findings are closed prior to the product shipping from the factory.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    - Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure they understand and conform to STC quality standards.

     

    - Visit various suppliers and closely monitor all product manufacturing phases ensuring quality adherence throughout the process communicating concerns and coordinating corrective action activities as necessary.

     

    - Review raw materials list for product build ensuring they comply with STC and customer quality specifications as well as specific contract requirements.

     

    - Assist with writing and ensuring completion of Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) during order execution and prior to product shipment from the supplier factory to satisfy On Time Quality and On Time Delivery requirements.

     

    - Follow the company's QMS FAT requirements for properly recording and storing the suppliers' manufacturing quality records and documentation to include all communication documents.

     

    - Ensure Deviation Requests and Non-Conforming Product Reports are processed through the system correctly.

     

    - Participate with the Supply Chain in the performance evaluation of Suppliers.

     

    - Assist with the development and training of best practices for all suppliers resulting in ongoing conformance to STC processes and PO requirements.

     

    - Continually seek opportunities for improvement as it relates to cost saving ways to produce quality products and ensure on-time delivery.

     

    - Document lessons learned during each project and report the lessons to the Quality team.

     

    - Actively participate in a continuous improvement culture providing recommendations and implementing enhancements to current methods and procedures.

     

    - Lead or participate in 8D root cause analysis and corrective action projects as the needs arise.

     

    - Conduct internal and supplier quality audits as the needs arise.

     

    - Other duties as assigned.

     

    Candidate skills & requirements

    Education/Experience

    - Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field highly preferred.

     

    - Associates degree required or 3 - 5 years of experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer.

     

    - 2+ years of related work experience in product inspection or manufacturing processes preferred.

    Qualifications:

    - Desired knowledge in:

    - Quality Reviews, GD&T, Machining, Materials (primarily steel), Welding, Heat Treatment, Metal Coatings, Supplier Audits

     

    - Assembly (mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical)

     

    - ISO 9001-based Quality Management Systems

     

    - Willing and able to travel up to 70% both nationally and internationally, as required

     

    Annual salary

     

    85,000-95,000

     

    Job location

     

    Job location

     

    North America, United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis

     

    City (-ies)

     

    651 Campus Drive, Suite 100, New Brighton, MN 55112

     

    Applicant criteria

     

    Minimum education level achieved

     

    Bachelor's Degree

     

    Minimum experience level required

     

    More than 5 years

     

    ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

     

    Yes