Supplier Quality Engineer

Job description

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.

Safran Aerosystems is one of the world leaders in aviation systems dedicated to aircraft and helicopter safety, as well as fluid and fuel management. The company is a key player in the field of flight safety (oxygen, evacuation, floatation) and participates in the decarbonization of aviation through enabling sustainable alternative fuels and new engine architectures. It has 5,200 employees in 7 countries.

Reference number

2026-180676

Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Supply chain - Supply chain engineering

Job title

Supplier Quality Engineer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

An SQE must have knowledge of a company's manufacturing process, applications and process development in order to actively work with suppliers in improving quality components of goods and services. Quality audits may be necessary to be performed on suppliers to assure products and services meet International Organization for Standards (ISO) and regulatory standards. An SQE must form a good relationship with the purchasing engineer and the supplier system in order to maintain a strong support system and supplier relationships for the organization in which they work.

Establish a structured approach to identify and improve quality assurance gaps

Drive continuous improvement activities at Suppliers to include product quality, and delivery performance through use of standard metrics and tools, using Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma, and SPC methodology.

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Monitors and maintains the monthly Supplier Development A3 dashboard,

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Monitors and maintains supplier Quality performance data.

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Manages and maintains the Approved Suppliers List (ASL),

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Coordinates with accounting to assure the ERP ASL system has the same information.

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Maintains Supplier approval records, Supplier Evaluation forms, Supplier maintenance forms, etc.

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Investigate systemic supplier performance deficiencies On Time Delivery (OTD) and Supplier Nonconformance Reports (SNCR) to determine failure mechanism and implements corrective action to drive performance improvements.

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Interpret drawing requirements and prepares receiving inspection instruction sheets insuring a minimum of functional problems at assembly and in service.

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Conduct Quality Assurance activities pertaining to internal and external customer requirements.

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Work with suppliers to evaluate and correct problems.

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Perform external Quality Assurance audits.

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Analyze internal and external quality problems.

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Supervise, train and assign work to Quality Assurance personnel as required.

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Responsible for the supervision and maintenance of quality records and procedures within department.

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Evaluate discrepant product for proper disposition and corrective action requirements.

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Establish and monitor testing and acceptance criteria for purchased and manufactured product.

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Support/establish Quality Assurance requirements for New Product Development programs.

Listed above are the ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of this job classification. Employees in this job classification may be required to perform various other duties including but not limited to training, administration, and housekeeping. In addition, employees in this job classification are responsible for the quality, quantity and timeliness of the product or service they provide. They will carry out those duties, in a safe and cooperative manner, per established policies, practices and procedures

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US (AVOX Systems Inc) is a U.S. based Safran Company located in Lancaster, NY that designs, manufactures and services oxygen life support respiratory systems, related personal protective equipment, and aircraft accessories for the aviation and government markets. Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US functions as a part of Safran, with international locations. We provide innovative oxygen solutions to the aircraft industry.

For 90+ years, Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US (formerly Scott Aviation) has been a supplier of respiratory systems and components for aviation use. We have a reputation for commitment to quality and service.

Benefits include: Profit Sharing Plan, 401K Plan, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation, 12 Holidays, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Bens, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, & Training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

*Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

*All applicants must be a US citizen or US Permanent Resident (i.e., Green Card Holder)

Candidate skills & requirements

Qualifications:

Education -

Required: B. S. Mechanical Engineering related technical discipline or equivalent

Experience –

Required: 3 years of Engineering experience

Preferred: 4 years of Engineering experience

Special Knowledge/Skills –

Required: Knowledge of Mechanical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Mechanisms

Preferred: Demonstrated problem solving on various mechanical mechanisms

Annual salary

$85,000 - $100,000 commensurate with experience

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, New York

City (-ies)

225 Erie Street 14086 Lancaster, New York

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

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

Yes