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 2025-166059 Position description Domain Performance and Support Job field / Job profile Quality - Program / customer quality assurance Job title Programme Quality Engineer Employment type Permanent Professional category Professional, Engineer & Manager Part time / Full time Full-time Job description 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. Key Responsibilities will include: - Implement quality actions to ensure that customer and Safran requirements are properly integrated into the program - Guarantee quality performance within the program - Manage quality events exported from the program - Build and maintain relationships of trust with customers concerning quality - Help ensure the compliance of products and services delivered to customers - Ensure that feedback is effectively integrated into the process - Support IPTs to ensure the proactive quality assurance activities such as APQP, DFM, D/PFMEA are being driven and governed effectively at the early phases of the programme. - Work with the Procurement organisation to validate the choice of suppliers and ensure the appropriate data is being provided to suppliers to enable them to be successful as well as validating quality assurance plans and processes for each supplier. 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 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. Candidate skills & requirements Candidate skills: 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 EASA Part 21J/G AS9100 Awareness Demonstrated experience supporting Quality Assurance / APQP / DFM / D/PFMEA activities across multi-disciplinary programmes Knowledge of and proficiency in Safran reference systems and tools (INTERNAL) Knowledge of management of HSE risks Flight safety risk management Excellent Problem Solving Skills (8D, Six-Sigma etc.) Competent communicator with an ability to establish trusted working relationships across all departments and with Customers Proven track record on supporting teams / projects to deliver milestones Develop quality assurance and lead continuous improvement efforts Analyze quality performance and help build standards of quality Investigate, troubleshoot, audit and advise on poor quality Position location Job location Europe, UK, Wales City (-ies) Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ Cwmbran