Supplier Quality Team Leader

Published 06.15.2026

Company : Safran Nacelles Job field : Quality Location : Burnley , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Fixed Term contract Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Employees / Staff

# 2026-181992

Published 06.15.2026

Supplier Quality Team Leader

6 month FTC

Burnley

Days - On site

At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision

We are looking for talented individuals to join our Supplier Quality Team team as a Supplier Quality Team Leader at our Burnley site.

Safran Nacelles designs, integrates and provides support and after-sales service for aircraft nacelles. The company is a global leader in the market for commercial aircraft with more than 100 seats, business jets and regional aircraft.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:

• 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm Finish on Fridays (role dependant)
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (plus the option to buy an additional 5 days)
• 10% employer pension contribution (5% employee contribution with the option to increase via salary exchange)
• Flex-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month
• 4X life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
• Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan
• Excellent training, education, and development schemes
• Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the company
• Excellent on-site catering facilities providing subsidised hot and cold meals
• Corporate membership at the Crow Wood Hotel & Spa: Use of fitness suites, classes, pool & sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member.
• Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme: 24/7 mental health support, access to remote GP appointments, medical second options, and physiotherapy
• Cycle to work scheme, along with a range of flexible benefits chosen by you!

In this role, you'll lead daily SQ activities, manage supplier NCRs and corrective actions, drive continuous improvement, and ensure robust controls are in place to prevent disruption to production. You'll be the key interface between Safran and our supply chain, championing quality, compliance, and operational excellence.

• Leading Supplier Quality Engineering, Coordination & Goods Inward Inspection
• Managing supplier audits, NCRs, concessions & eradication plans
• Ensuring timely containment, characterisation & communication of issues
• Driving APQP, DVI validation & supplier improvement actions
• Supporting quality crises to minimise QCD impact
• Collaborating across internal teams to protect production flow
• Recovering non‑quality costs and ensuring supplier accountability

What You'll Bring

Essential

Aerospace / Regulated Industry Quality Experience

Strong understanding of quality standards within aerospace or a similar highly regulated environment.

Knowledge of Quality Tools & Methodologies

Practical experience using tools such as:

• 8D
• APQP
• FMEA
• Lean / Six Sigma principles

Strong Communication & Collaboration Skills

Able to work effectively with suppliers, internal teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders.

Analytical & Data‑Driven Mindset

Confident in analysing supplier NCRs, trends, and quality performance data to drive decisions.

Ability to Maintain Confidentiality

Handles sensitive supplier and business information with professionalism.

Desirable

Experience Leading or Coaching Teams

Ability to guide SQ Engineers, Goods Inward Inspectors, and coordinators in daily activities.

Supplier Relationship Management

Experience influencing suppliers, driving corrective actions, and supporting improvement plans.

Strong Problem‑Solving Skills

Logical, structured approach to root‑cause analysis and non‑quality eradication.

Knowledge of Concessions, Pre‑Releases & Quality Walls

Understanding of containment strategies and supplier control mechanisms.

Confidence Representing Quality in Reviews

Comfortable presenting data, leading discussions, and supporting quality‑related decisions.

Experience in Crisis or Escalation Management

Ability to support or lead supplier‑related quality crises to protect QCD performance.

This is a minimum 6‑month fixed‑term contract — ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and wants to make a real impact across a complex supply chain.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Here, we craft excellence together. We understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We know that some candidates may be put off ing for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

Why Safran?

A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.

Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.

Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.

Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.

A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. What

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Nacelles designs, integrates and provides support and after-sales service for aircraft nacelles. The company is a global leader in the market for commercial aircraft with more than 100 seats, business aircraft and regional aircraft. At the cutting edge of technology, Safran Nacelles offers nacelles that are ever more integrated with the engine, aerodynamic, lightweight with advanced acoustic treatments in order to contribute to the reduction of CO2 and noise emissions from aircraft.

Locate your future workplace

Bancroft Road, BB10 2RZ

Burnley

England United Kingdom