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.

Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.  

Reference number

2026-190265  

Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Quality - Quality management

Job title

Supplier Quality Engineer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

As an established quality professional, you will drive supplier performance to reduce PPM and escape events. Working alongside the internal value stream to ensure compliance and reduce impact to production.

Works as an individual contributor to achieve objectives that have a significant impact on the supply chain. Uses experience and knowledge to influence the development and application of improvement tools and process control.



Essential Job Functions

Responsible for quality performance across a portfolio of suppliers.

Generate and lead improvement initiatives relating to the suppliers to contain quality issues, reduce supplier PPM, and reduce escape events.

Drive root cause, permanent corrective actions and read across for verified quality issues.

Audit suppliers to the site audit schedule (Compliance to AS9100 & Safran flow down requirements)

Influence and engage key stakeholders to resolve complex supplier related issues and improvement opportunities.

Remote and onsite visits with suppliers to build relationships, identify root cause and verify corrective actions.

Ensure reject notes and investigation reports are carried out in a compliant and timely manner.

Ensure compliance and quality improvement of supplier's products and processes.

Drive resolution to supplier escapes and prevent re-occurrence.

Support the Quality Management System to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements e.g. AS9100, & Customer.

Providing reports and corrective action status for management reviews.

Ensure critical non-conformances are actioned through 8D's and other appropriate problem-solving tools.

Other duties may be assigned.



Required Competencies



Experience in Aerospace a plus

Candidate skills & requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in engineering, statistics, quality or a related field.

Minimum of 3 years' experience in Quality or Engineering.

Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. green card holder), political asylee or refugee

Skills &Competencies

AS9100 Lead Auditor Training or Industry equivalent preferred.

Understanding of Supplier Quality requirements and contractual flow downs.

Understanding of AS9100/ ISO9001 requirements and how they may be achieved through the Quality Management System.

CQI accreditation preferred.

Working Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning implementation.

Problem resolution techniques (8D, Six Sigma, Red-X, etc.)



Experience managing several projects simultaneously

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset

Annual salary

$80,000 - $95,000 based on experience

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Illinois

City (-ies)

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

Requesting party

Number of position(s)

1