Head of Regulatory Compliance and Business Systems (H/F) – SAFRAN SEATS GB LIMITED
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 Seats est l'un des principaux fabricants mondiaux de sièges d'avion, tant pour l'équipage que pour les passagers. 1 million de sièges d'avion fabriqués par Safran Seats sont actuellement en service dans les flottes aériennes du monde entier.
Mission 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.
Role Purpose
The purpose of the role is to provide technical support, work package collaboration, and project management across a range of Engineering projects.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
* Leader of the Quality Compliance Team – responsible for leading a team of Quality Auditors
* Interacts cross-functionally and cross‑BU and presents to the Exec Team as required on all Quality Management System Issues
* Regular (weekly) contact with customers and regulatory bodies on quality issues
* Leadership of BMS system projects from Safran Group
* Focal for Safety Management System (SMS) requirements
Qualifications
* Degree level or equivalent experience in an Engineering / Manufacturing related discipline
* Essential Lean / 6 Sigma knowledge and general improvement tools
* Essential in-depth knowledge of Aerospace Regulations eg EASA, FAA, AS9100 etc
* Essential 8D analysis and report writing
* Desirable: Risk Analysis
* Desirable: AS9100 Lead Assessor, EASA Part 21/145, FAA 145 auditor
* Essential experience of dealing with regulatory authorities
* Essential quality and production experience
* Competent in MS packages
* Problem solving skills (including 8D, 5 whys)
* Essential leadership and / or management qualification
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!
Benefits
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%
* Private medical cover (Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess)
* Salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme
* Life Assurance via Interactive benefits platform
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave)
* Employee assistance programme
* Annual shares save schemes
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
* Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth
* Supporting Safran University and internal Training and Development Schools
* Corporate social responsibility activities including sustainability initiatives, charity and fundraising, volunteering days, or supporting STEM activities at local schools and colleges
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