Director, Supplier - SAFRAN CABIN INC.

Director, Supplier Performance (H/F) - SAFRAN CABIN INC.

Role at AEROCONTACT
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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 Cabin conçoit, certifie, et fabrique les intérieurs de cabines complets, les systèmes et les équipements les plus innovants du secteur pour offrir à ses clients du monde entier une image de marque distinctive et une expérience passagers sûre et confortable.

Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip. Join our first‑class team to reinvent in‑flight experience.

• Perform supplier capability assessments (quality systems, process controls, manufacturing capabilities and lean maturity).
• Publish audit reports outlining non‑conformities and opportunities for improvement; collaborate with suppliers to plan and implement corrective actions.
• Track supplier performance indicators based on scorecards and rankings to facilitate the supply base’s ability to meet or exceed expectations.
• Support supply‑chain cost‑reduction projects and lead APQP processes with suppliers, manufacturing facilities and engineering for on‑time PPAP approvals.
• Assist in driving supplier selection through robust qualification processes.
• Assess new and existing supplier capabilities to meet product, cost, quality, capacity and fulfillment requirements, including AS9100.
• Deploy Safran Cabin quality processes, tools and metrics globally, with identification, training, reporting and continuous improvement.
• Develop positive relationships with sourcing leaders to manage, implement and track supplier/engineering changes, capacity studies and new‑product introductions & transfers.
• Educate suppliers on performance expectations and on the deployment of quality systems tools (8D, PFMEA, DFMEA, control plans, PPAP).
• Provide leadership during investigations of major problems and special projects; lead internal 8D teams related to defective purchase components.
• Work closely with suppliers, Safran Cabin manufacturing plant, engineering and supply‑chain organizations.

Education
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or Quality Management.

Experience
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Minimum 10 years of engineering, quality, supplier quality or supplier development experience in aerospace, automotive or mechanical manufacturing; minimum 5 years leading teams; minimum 5 years in manufacturing environments.

Computer Skills
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Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); basic ERP knowledge.

Other Skills
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Assertive, self‑starting leader with excellent communication skills; expertise in quality and lean techniques; experience managing rapid recovery projects; collaborative mindset; proven track record of achieving performance goals; experience in aerospace/automotive business; lean manufacturing knowledge; record of interfacing with multiple business units; knowledge of AS9100, ISO, APQP, PFMEA, PPAP, control plans; strong written and verbal business communication; ability to drive improvement and meet timeliness.

Preferred (not required):
Advanced degree or certification; experience with world‑class manufacturing;
Master’s degree;
Six Sigma green or black belt; certified quality auditor (CQA); certified quality engineer (CQE).

• Not Applicable

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing