Supplier Materials Quality Engineer - Team Leader Company : Safran Landing Systems Job field : Supply chain Location : Gloucester , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager \# 2025-153134 Apply with one click Any questions ? **Job Description** As part of our Supplier Quality Assurance team, you will lead the Materials Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) team, focusing on auditing and qualifying raw material suppliers, especially those handling ultra-high tensile steel and titanium. This role requires a strong background in materials engineering and supply chain experience to support Safran globally in maintaining and improving supplier quality standards. You'll have opportunities to learn and progress, with investment being made on site it's an exciting time to join our growing local team. Looking after the people who make Safran great is a priority for us. We offer a range of benefits designed to support you, both in and outside of work. • We value your time: We have an early finish on a Friday, giving you time to recharge. • Time to unwind: Start with 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days to fit your needs. • Sharing in our success: We believe in rewarding your contributions with an annual bonus and share scheme options. • Planning for your future: We offer a generous pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary. • Making your work life easier: Enjoy onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities. • Flexibility that works for you: We offer a wide range of flexible benefits and working options, enhanced maternity and family friendly benefits, because we know everyone's needs are different. Who are Safran Landing Systems? We are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end: design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair. We're at the forefront of aerospace technology, creating safer, more sustainable aviation for the next generation of aerospace. It's easy to take flying for granted, or forget the incredible amount of technical skills, capability and co-ordination required to create an aircraft. At Safran, we never take it for granted. Our people's talents and skills come together to make the feat of flying possible. Here, you can create an impact you're proud of, where you're rewarded for your dedication and willingness to learn. **Complementary Description** Looking after the people who make Safran great is a priority for us. We offer a range of benefits designed to support you, both in and outside of work. • We value your time: Enjoy a four and a half day week, giving you Friday afternoons to recharge. • Time to unwind: Start with 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days to fit your needs. • Sharing in our success: We believe in rewarding your contributions with an annual bonus and share scheme options. • Planning for your future: We offer a generous pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary. • Making your work life easier: Enjoy onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities. • Flexibility that works for you: We offer a wide range of flexible benefits, because we know everyone's needs are different. Who are Safran Landing Systems? We are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end: design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair. We're at the forefront of aerospace technology, creating safer, more sustainable aviation for the next generation of aerospace. It's easy to take flying for granted, or forget the incredible amount of technical skills, capability and co-ordination required to create an aircraft. **Job Requirements** What will I be doing? • Leading and developing the materials SQA team to ensure supplier quality objectives are met. • Auditing and qualifying raw material suppliers, forgers, and casting companies globally in line with Safran's requirements. • Collaborating with the Materials and Process Laboratory and Material Validation Board to recommend and approve new materials and manufacturing processes. • Managing a 3-year rolling audit plan to ensure all critical suppliers and material routes are regularly validated. • Collecting and analyzing mechanical and chemical data from suppliers to monitor performance, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement. What do I need to succeed in the role? • A minimum of a degree or MSc in Materials Engineering or Materials Science. • Industry experience working within a supply chain environment, specifically auditing and managing suppliers. • Strong knowledge of raw materials, including ultra-high tensile steel and titanium manufacturing processes. • Proficiency with quality tools such as FMEA, 8D problem solving, statistical methods, and supplier training. • Ability to liaise effectively with suppliers and internal teams, solve technical issues, and ensure compliance with Safran group standards. At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role. We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of their age, identity or background. If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation please get in touch for an informal chat. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible. Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call. Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check Join Safran and discover what we could achieve, together. **But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)** There is extensive travel required for this role, both around the UK and internationally, so flexibility is key to accommodate this. **Company Information** 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 Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. Its expertise covers the entire life cycle of its products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair. The company has partnerships with more than 25 airframers in civil, regional, commercial and military transport, supporting more than 35,000 aircraft and making over 100,000 landings every day **Locate your future workplace** Cheltenham Road EastGL2 9QH Gloucester England United Kingdom Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.