Manager, Supplier Quality Regional (Americas)

Published 05.29.2026Company : Safran Cabin Job field : Purchasing Location : Costa Mesa , California , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelor's Degree Required experience : More than 8 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Spoken language(s) : English Fluent Salary range : $108,130 - $169,920# 2026-180510Published 05.29.2026Job DescriptionHere, 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. In the role of Manager, Supplier Quality Regional, you'll play a pivotal part on our Purchasing team.The Manager, Supplier Quality Regional (Americas) defines and implements the Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) process deployment and execution plan for Americas, in full accordance with Safran Cabin SQA & Quality objectives. This role manages the Safran Cabin Americas, SQA organization to protect the Divisions operations against any supplier's failure, via both adequate containment action, and preventative improvement plans. This role also manages the process of measuring and driving the supplier's ability to meet companies business needs so that supply base is composed of the best suppliers with capabilities to accompany the company's evolution.This position contributes to our vision by:1. Define the Supplier Quality improvement strategy and implement the subsequent roadmap to support corporate and divisional objectives.2. Define the Americas supplier surveillance plan, taking into account past performance and product/program impact.3. Implement relevant Supplier KPI's across the Cabin branch and in coordination with the respective Safran Cabin supplier performance managers, supervisors, buyers, quality groups.4. Manage the Americas SQA organization to communicate and document Supplier Performance Targets to the appropriate executive level at suppliers. Obtain Supplier management's commitment to Targets.5. Organize the monitoring of Suppliers progress towards the targets. Schedule regular and executive quality reviews with suppliers. Obtain suppliers management commitment of adequate resources to support quality performance recovery.6. Embody the Safran Cabin quality system in front of the suppliers. Support the deployment of its philosophy among the Safran Cabin supply base, targeting key suppliers as major stakeholders. Manage the implementation of a consequent improvement plan based on quality performance results and anticipated supplier panel evolutions. Manage its deployment and implementation with the SQA team7. Organize the collaboration between SQA organization and the SPM organization to obtain adequate compensation from suppliers in the case of non-performance.8. Develop supplier maturity on problem solving and root cause corrective actions as well as supplier maturity on the First Article Inspection process9. Deploy mitigation actions based on the monitoring level defined jointly with the SPM team.10. Manage a regular communication flow with internal customers covering supplier performance status, recovery plans, and major development projects.11. Manage the SQA quality management system for Safran Cabin Americas. Ensuring consistency of process deployment and accuracy of data across all relevant divisions.Job RequirementsComputer Skill: Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Basic ERP knowledge.Other Skills:Assertive and self-starting leader with the ability to demonstrate excellent communication skillsGood expertise in Quality and Lean techniques, coupled with the ability to drive successful supplier relationshipsDemonstrable experience of managing and executing rapid recovery projects within the supply chain.Collaborative mindset and strong leadershipProven record of accomplishment of achieving overall total performance goals and improvementExperience in Aerospace/Automotive business within an international companyComplete knowledge of the aeronautics quality requirements (AS9102, including FAIR, SNCR, Problem solving, PFMEA)Lean 6 sigma knowledge is requiredProven record of interfacing with multiple business units in a large global business and managing remote groups.Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)Advanced degree or certification preferred.Experience with a world-class manufacturing organization.But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)Safran Cabin is #1 worldwide for business and regional aircraft interiors.Here, you will build your skills and grow with a community of experts to enrich yourself every day.Here, collaboration is embodied within the diversity of our teams all around the world.Here, we're cutting our emissions, not your ambitions.Together, let's shape the sustainable future of aeronautics. Learn more about Safran Cabin!Why join us?At Safran Cabin, we provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, and employee discounts & rewards for consumer products/services and more!Company InformationSafran 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 Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.Locate your future workplace1620 Sunflower Avenue CA 92626Costa MesaCalifornia United States #J-18808-Ljbffr