Supplier Quality Assurance Lead M/F
Description
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.
Reference
2026-172385Position description
Domain
Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile
Quality - Supplier quality assurance
Job title
Supplier Quality Assurance Lead M/F
Employment type
Permanent
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Mission
Summary of Responsibilities (Supplier Quality Assurance Lead (SQA)
• Focal point for review and approval of Supplier Industrial Validation File (DVI) / First Article Inspections; ensure product meets drawings, specifications and processes.
• Perform Source Inspection and Product Release activities
• Support Supplier in participation and review of PFMEA, APQP and PPAP deliverables
• Coach and train suppliers on Safran Quality Requirements
• Ensures compliance with the Quality Management Systems in accordance with the GRP-0087 Standards
• Represents SQA on industrialization teams to ensure all industrialization milestones are complete in a timely fashion
• Verifies Suppliers qualifications and approvals comply to the drawing requirements
• Support and Monitor Annual Supplier Quality Surveillance Plan
• Lead Supplier Continuous Improvement projects related to Quality and Productivity
• During industrializations, performs Quality Performance reviews with Suppliers
• Support daily QRQC Boards providing feedback and obtaining answers to identified issues
Candidate skills & requirements
• In depth knowledge of the PPAP process and requirements in an APQP environment
• Supply chain principles and tools, including performance audits
• Project Management (PMP certifications)
• Experienced in/knowledge of machining, NDT, special processing
• Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP)
• Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Understanding of quality standards such as ISO/AS
Position location
Job location
Asia, India
City (-ies)
Candidate criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 8 years
Additional Languages preferred
English (Fluent)