Quality Engineer

Introduction

Safran Engineering Services have a new requirement for Quality Engineer focusing on First Article Inspection Report (also known as DVI-PPAP in Safran).

The FAIR Engineer shall work within the Quality Assurance Team to review and validate Supplier First Article Inspection Report (or DVI-PPAP) in accordance with AS9102 - latest issue. FAIR Engineer shall be capable of the entire process, reviewing and approving of the Supplier FAIR and securing delegated signatory.

The individual will work in close contact with the customer and stakeholders across the business. Key communication and engagement to maintain customer satisfaction and confidence is critical. The role will based onsite at Pitstone, Hertfordshire with options for hybrid working after the initial training period.

Responsibilities:

• Understand, review and validate Suppliers FAIR (or DVI-PPAP)
• Provide support to ensure procedures used comply with Safran, NADCAP and Customer requirements
• Liaise with the Suppliers to resolve any issues identified in order to release the parts for use in production
• Support in checking qualification of the internal special processes based activities
• Provide support in ensuring the relevant items of the Industrial Validation checklist are correct
• Provide support in conducting research and enquiries with Suppliers to ensure Suppliers processes and methods meet requirements
• Participate and provide input for requirement updates or equipment modifications as required
• Any other adhoc duties as directed by the QA Engineer

Requirements

• Be located in the UK and can provide evidence of the right to work in the UK
• 3-5 years experience of working within a quality engineer role within a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and standards (AS9102 essential, AS9103 and AS9145 not essential but good to be)
• Strong knowledge of quality control procedures, tools, and methodologies
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications
• Ability to compare specification and CoC with Suppliers
• Supplier development and supplier quality experience
• Knowledge of 8D and other problem solving experience (not essential)
• Manual inspection experience
• Motivated and excellent team player
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality results
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday per year plus statutory bank holidays
• Personal pension scheme whereby 5% contribution from employee and 8% from employer plus salary sacrifice.
• Death in service life insurance – covering up to 4x annual basic salary in the event of death in service
• PEGI Share Scheme
• Career development within Safran Group
• Training & development are a focus