Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer

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General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Holding leading positions worldwide, Safran Aero Boosters designs, develops and manufactures modules, equipment and test benches for aerospace and space propulsion systems. Based in Belgium, Safran Aero Boosters operates two subsidiaries in the United States and brings together the expertise of 2,000 talented employees.

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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:

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

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  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.

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

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  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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  Conduct internal and supplier quality audits as the needs arise.

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  Other duties as assigned.

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Candidate skills & requirements

Education/Experience

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

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

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

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Qualifications:

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  Desired knowledge in:

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

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  Assembly (mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical)

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  ISO 9001-based Quality Management Systems

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

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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