Overview Role: Supplier Materials Quality Engineer - Team Leader (H/F) - SAFRAN LANDING SYSTEMS UK LTD. This position is posted at AEROCONTACT. Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

Benefits

Early finish on a Friday to finish the work week earlier. 25 days of holiday plus UK Bank Holidays; options to buy or sell days. Annual bonus and share scheme options. Generous pension scheme with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x salary. Onsite parking with EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities. Flexible benefits and working options, enhanced maternity and family-friendly benefits.

Job details

Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Quality Assurance Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

Location: Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom Application Please apply by uploading a CV. If your experience matches what we're looking for, a member of our recruitment team will contact you. Offers of employment may be subject to security vetting, including criminal record checks. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and will consider all candidates who meet the minimum requirements. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply or participate in the hiring process, please get in touch for an informal chat. We will respond to adjustment requests as soon as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr