Published 08.25.2026

Company : Safran Electronics & Defense Job field : Quality Location : Mexicali , Mexico Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelor's Degree Required experience : More than 5 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Spoken language(s) : English Fluent

Published 08.25.2026

Job Description

The Supplier Quality Engineer is a key technical leader responsible for working with Suppliers, Design Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain for the selection of qualified suppliers and improvement of supplier performance to provide a positive impact on the quality of new and existing products.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

- Interface with business units, cross-functional groups and suppliers on support tasks related to Quality & OTD, FA (Failure Analysis), RCCA (Root Cause Analysis / Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions).
- A dynamic personality style with the ability and willingness to promote appropriate change and improvement.
- Ability to work autonomously, prioritize the workload, assess escalation needs.
- Ability to find and evaluate risks within the supply chain and propose long term solutions.
- General familiarity with aerospace manufacturing equipment.
- Experience in manufacturing or industrialization, knowledge of APQP (AS9145) preferred.
- Must be open to travel as needed (up to 75%).
- Solid understanding of receiving inspection processes including statistical sampling, component measurement techniques, specifications, drawings, AS9102 FAIR.
- Issue FA & RCCA reports to suppliers, follow up, review and approve supplier questions/requests.
- Excellent problem resolution, judgment, and decision-making skills required with thorough working knowledge of Quality systems methods and practices (DOE, PFMEA, Control Plans, Lean Manufacturing concepts, DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, etc.).




- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently.
- Proficient in spreadsheet (report formatting, graphing, formula calculation generation), database, presentation and project management tools (i.e. Excel, Minitab, etc.).
- Ability to read and understand assembly drawings including GD&T;, schematics, block diagrams and Engineering Change Notices for the purpose of specific inspection criteria and evaluation.
- Demonstrated auditing experience to AS9100, AS9110 AS9120 and Mil-Stds .
- Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Proficient with a personal computer and selected software applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel, Access, PowerPoint.
- Lead and complete any specific projects/tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

Expectations

- Leadership skills demonstration (Lead & Influence the teams)
- Build relationships internally and with the suppliers
- Effective Communication (Status, Risk identification, Plans, Help needed)
- Proactive Approach (Meeting deadlines, presenting improvements, driving improvement plans)

Education / Experience

- Bachelor of Science degree from and accredited institution in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Equivalent Discipline)
- Minimum: 3 years in supplier quality discipline; Six Sigma and Lean methodology; certified preferred
- Preferred: 5+ years in supplier quality discipline; Lean Six Sigma certified; SAP experience preferred but not required
- Prior Supplier Quality and/or Supplier Development experience throughout the
- lifecycle of products




- FAA Repair Station knowledge is preferred
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
- There is a large travel element to this role and as such you should hold a full driving licence, and current passport and have a willingness to travel to all continents (sometimes) at short notice.
- Experience managing and developing multiple direct reports
- Thorough working knowledge with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen events, and Continuous Improvement SPC, and Six Sigma methodologies
- Experience with problem solving methodology such as A3 and 8D
- Experience leading complex projects with remote team members
- Knowledge of manufacturing structures, varied processes, operating practices, and operating budgets.
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Company Information

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 integral 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.

Join Safran Aerosystems: an international leader in aviation safety, fluid management and fuel systems. Our strength? Innovating to enhance flight safety (oxygen systems, evacuation systems, flotation systems) and driving the transition toward decarbonized aviation through sustainable fuels. 6,200 employees, operations in 7 countries, and one shared objective: a safer sky.

Locate your future workplace

Ave. Sierra San Agustín #2498 Col. El Porvenir CP 21185

Mexicali

Mexico

📌 Supplier Quality Engineer (México)
🏢 Safran
📍 México