Supplier Quality Auditor (H/F) - SAFRAN POWER USA, LLC
Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Electrical & Power est l'un des leaders mondiaux des systèmes électriques aéronautiques. La société est un acteur clé dans le domaine de l'électrification des équipements et de la propulsion électrique et hybride. Elle compte 14 000 collaborateurs répartis dans 13 pays.
Mission description
In your position, your mission will be based on: 1) Preventive Measures: Proactively identify potential quality risks from suppliers and coordinate an effective mitigation plan. 2) Contribution to Supply Chain Performance: Propose, develop, and implement Supplier Quality Assurance strategies. The goal is to sustainably improve supplier quality and ensure Supplier Assurance throughout our supply chain. 3) Network Leadership: Act as the SEP Quality representative during interactions with suppliers and serve as the link for Supplier Quality within SEP and Safran. Directly reporting to the Quality Department of Safran Electrical & Power at headquarters, you will interface with SPQM and site SQAs, and your mission will include: - Conducting quality audits (mainly product and process audits) and establishing discrepancies and recommendations based on the quality system and Safran's specific requirements. In interaction with the SPQM team attached to Purchasing, your main tasks will be: 1) Prepare the audit to be carried out with the audited supplier - scope, sector/supplier concerned, practical arrangements. 2) Ensure that the auditee is aware of the content/agenda. 3) Review the audit reference and the auditee's history. 4) Conduct audits at suppliers' sites. 5) Verify the supplier's compliance with Safran and Safran Electrical & Power requirements to approve production and MRO providers at the request of the Buyers. 6) Evaluate the providers' ability to meet Safran's requirements (compliance matrices with GRP-0087), Safran Electrical & Power standards, and international aerospace standards, and/or assess the auditee's compliance with a reference framework (standards, regulations). 7) Evaluate the strengths, risks, and opportunities of the auditees and propose risk mitigation measures. 8) Provide feedback at the end of the audit and report back, integrating the SPQM teams in charge of the audited supplier. 9) Write an audit report specifying major and minor deviations and improvement opportunities, and approve the action plans established by the suppliers. 10) Monitor the actions unless they are structural actions that fall within a long-term action plan with the suppliers (SPQM scope). 11) Record findings in the ETQ information system.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or similar from an accredited institution. 5 years of work experience in a similar role. General knowledge in: - Quality problem-solving methodologies (8D / 9S) - AS/EN/JISQ 9100 - Part-21, Part-145, SMS - AS/EN 9102 FAI - Supply Chain - Production processes (including special processes) - Lean Six Sigma principles - Risk management - Intermediate knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, M3, MFG...) Skills: - Mastery of problem-solving methods and quality tools such as 8D, 9S, Kaizen, Kanban, etc. - Experience in designing and implementing PFMEA - Knowledge of APQP, PPAP/FAI/DVI processes - Certified supplier auditor path - Ability to create and modify a quality control plan - Fluent English is essential Qualities: - Demonstrates high reactivity, able to adapt quickly to changes and situations - Ability to establish positive and proactive relationships with internal and external stakeholders - Proactive and results-driven approach to task and project execution - Possesses a strong work ethic, committed to responsibilities and deliverables - Demonstrates precision in all tasks and responsibilities - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written - Politeness and professionalism in all forms of interaction The position requires: - Leadership - Discipline and organization - Autonomy - Reactivity and availability - Analytical and synthesis skills - A passion for improvement initiatives
Staffing and Recruiting
Quality Assurance
Full-time