Programme Quality Engineer Vacancy details General information Entity 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 Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world. Reference 2026-171036 Position description Domain Performance and Support Job field / Job profile Quality - Quality management Job title Programme Quality Engineer Employment type Permanent Professional category Professional, Engineer & Manager Part time / Full time Full-time Job description Are you interested in working at the business end of Aerospace, where airline brand meets innovative passenger experience? Then your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, an industry award winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customization, quality and industrial design. At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers. One day you could be liaising with one of the world's largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands around the world! In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England. Job Summary The purpose of this role is to guarantee the compliance of products and services delivered to customers by implementing customer and Safran requirements within the program. Act as a quality interface and represent the Quality department by building and maintaining relationships of trust with customers. Listen to customers' concerns about quality and translate them into requirements, negotiate as effectively as possible with the customer and implement them operationally within the program. Understand the implicit and explicit quality requirements of other stakeholders, negotiate them as effectively as possible and integrate them operationally within the program. Guarantee quality performance within the program. Member of the Programme Quality team, communicates with and presents information to all levels and cross functions in SGB. Contributes towards customer liaison for in-development programme and new programme introduction quality topics As required to support in-development programmes (UK / International) Implement quality actions to ensure that customer and Safran requirements are properly integrated into the program: - Analyse customer requirements, establish and maintain quality deliverables by cascading them internally and to the supply chain through the program quality plan. - Ensure due application of the PROMPT reference system and the "Program Management" process by applying best practices. - Report to customers on compliance with their quality requirements. - Guarantee quality performance within the program: - Prepare reports and coordinate the associated improvement plan. - Implement a quality risk management plan for the program. - Support the operational teams in the attainment of program QCD (quality, cost, delivery) performance targets. - Promote the EN 9145 (APQP/PPAP) standard. -Manage quality events exported from the program. Build and maintain relationships of trust with customers concerning quality. But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.) As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive: - 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) - Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%. - Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members. - Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme - 4 x Life Assurance - Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection. - Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme - Annual share save schemes. - Option for hybrid and flexible working arrangements - Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools - Get involved in our corporate social responsibility activities from sustainability initiatives, charity and fundraising, volunteering days, or supporting STEM activities at local schools and colleges nurturing the next generation of talent. Candidate skills & requirements HNC/HND or equivalent in an Engineering / Manufacturing related discipline. D/PFMEA & Control Plans; experience and full detail understanding and execution APQP / PPAP Risk Analysis Programme Management Gate Process Understanding & exposure (Essential) EASA Part 21J/G (Desirable) AS9100 Awareness (Desirable) Demonstrated experience supporting Quality Assurance / APQP / DFM / D/PFMEA activities across multi-disciplinary programmes (Essential) Knowledge of management of HSE risks (Essential) Flight safety risk management (Essential) Excellent Problem Solving Skills (8D, Six-Sigma etc.) (Essential) Competent communicator with an ability to establish trusted working relationships across all departments and with Customers (Essential) Proven track record on supporting teams / projects to deliver milestones (Essential) Develop quality assurance and lead continuous improvement efforts Analyze quality performance and help build standards of quality (Essential) Investigate, troubleshoot, audit and advise on poor quality (Essential) Promote the company's quality culture (Essential) Proficiency in the applicable standards, regulations and customer requirements (EXTERNAL) Desirable Manage product/documentation configuration (Desirable) Please apply and submit your CV today! Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages. We want Safran Seats to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible and inclusive. As part of our commitment with Disability Confident Employers, we may offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Let us know if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application. This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks. While having unspent convictions may not necessarily prevent you from being employed, you are required to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. Only candidates who successfully pass these checks will be considered for employment. Position location Job location Europe, UK, England, South West City (-ies) Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ Cwmbran