The Quality Assurance Leader is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of regulatory compliance and quality are maintained across the civil maintenance, 21G production, and military maintenance facilities. The role includes planning, coordinating, and executing internal audits according to EASA/UKCAA/SACAA Part 145 and 21G requirements, as well as company procedures. The Quality Assurance Leader acts as a key advisor to the MRO and production work centres, providing guidance on regulatory and quality matters, supporting the resolution of technical and procedural issues, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
* Reporting all incidents, hazards and unsafe working conditions or behaviour to your line manager and completing any actions assigned from an audit action plan.
* Complying with all SHE UK health, safety and environmental protection policies and procedures that are relevant to your work.
* Familiarising yourself with all Harassment and Workplace discrimination policies and procedures and complying with them in the conduct of your duties.
* Ensuring that you do not harass, victimise, discriminate against, vilify or bully any other employee or anyone else that you interact with in the course of your employment.
* Carrying out your work in a conscientious and proficient manner.
* Managing your own performance to ensure you meet the ongoing requirements of your role.
* Strong leadership, attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and disciplines.
Qualifications and Experience
* In‑depth knowledge of EASA/CAA Part 145 regulations.
* Previous audit experience of aerospace regulations (Part 21G/Part 145/AS9100).
* Strong understanding of QMS and audit processes.
* Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, including use of tools (8D/RCCA).
* Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements.
* Effective communication skills.
* Organisational and time‑management skills.
* Lead Auditor qualification (desirable).
* Knowledge of MAA/EMAR/SACAA regulations.
* Ability to speak, read and write in French is very advantageous.
* Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
Company Values
* Communication Skills
* Customer Orientation
* Results Orientation & Accountability
* People Management & Team Development
* Change Leadership, Agility & Adaptability
* Ethics & Integrity
* Quality & Compliance Focus
* Collaboration & Cross‑Functional Teamwork
* Operational Excellence & Efficiency
* Problem Solving & Analytical Skills
* Taking responsibility for your own safety and that of others.
Benefits
* Flexitime with the chance to finish early on Fridays (role dependent)
* On‑site amenities: free parking, canteen with subsidised lunch, barista coffee, bike storage, and showers
* 7% company pension contribution from day one
* Health Cash Plan after probation
* Enhanced family‑friendly benefits (maternity, paternity) and employee assistance programme
* Share purchase scheme after three months of service
* Up to 5% annual bonus
* Company sick pay
* Benefits portal: life assurance, cycle‑to‑work, retail discounts, healthcare, wellbeing, lifestyle benefits and more
* Green Travel Scheme: earn points for sustainable commuting, redeemable for Amazon vouchers
* Development opportunities through Safran University and internal training
* Salary‑sacrifice schemes, including Cycle‑to‑Work and Octopus EV (after probation)
* Involvement in sustainability, charity, volunteering, and networks including Diversity@Safran, Women@Safran, and our Men's Health Network
* Additional opportunities when you join our team
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