Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsYou will be working for an international key player in the aviation industry.You will interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframersAbout Our ClientIn 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 DescriptionOwnership of the UK sites to create a common system which meets the requirements of AS9100, EASA/CAA Part 21G, 21J and EASA & CAA 145 (including FAA &TCCA), in addition to customer specific requirementsAbility to partner with current CAA/EASA UK leadership to create appropriately resourced business unitsDay to day line management of Special Process Manager (PDR, absentia, etc). Collaboration with VP Quality on priority settingContinually Monitor and upgrade the BMS tool as Business needs demandBusiness Process Manager for QUA supporting VP Quality as BPOSupport Risk Management BPM in deploying and implementing enterprise risk processesSupport Special Process Manager in executing RAM, BCP and Crisis Management tasksLead the relevant process owners to ensure all functional and/or local systems and procedures are fully aligned to the Group global BMS (OSR)Manage all aspects of Certification/approval of the BMS by customers and 3rd party accreditation bodiesManage and deploy with support from the wider business the SMS requirements for Part 21 and Part 145Creation of and adoption of BMS changes that impact Safran Seats GB in relation to continued airworthiness.Manage safety objectives in line with Safran BMS requirementsEnsure Human Factors training programmes are deployed for Certifying Staff and in support of wider business objectivesDevelop and maintain an Audit programme covering systems and processes.Capture and manage in ETQ auditor qualification requirements for all auditor types.Plan and lead the audit team in conducting audits, holding the owners accountable for corrective actions and driving read-across into related processes from findingsHost external audits as the Quality Systems owner for Safran Seats GBCreate and Lead a pro-active approach to identifying improvements to the BMS and influencing and enabling the wider organization to drive improvements in their functions/business unitsBe seen as the SGB expert for regulatory mattersEnsure new regulatory requirements are flowed down into the wider business and actioned accordinglyApply new changes based on business risks - (identify, assess and reduce)Utilize networks with local funding bodies and universities on approach to Quality 4.0Lead and ensure the business provides timely information to the regulatory authorities when required either as support to the audit team or when required due to mandatory reporting etc.The regulatory expert for all work transfers which have an impact on the SGB approvals or require regulatory guidanceCo-ordinate corrective action reports, ensuring effective and timely closure and the appropriate visibilityLead teams / projects to drive corrective actions across the wider business using the understanding and knowledge of the BMS and industry / regulatory standardsOwn and lead key transformational projects critical to the success of quality (e.g CONQUEST, CoNQ)Work with process owners and business leaders to identify training needs relative to all aspects of QualityThe Successful ApplicantA successful Head of Regulatory Compliance should have:Degree level or equivalent experience in an Engineering / Manufacturing related discipline.Lean / 6 Sigma knowledge and general improvement toolsIn-depth knowledge of Aerospace Regulations eg EASA, FAA, AS9100 etc8D analysis and report writingRisk AnalysisPreferred AS9100 Lead Assessor, EASA Part 21/145, FAA 145 auditorExperience of dealing with regulatory authoritiesQuality and production experienceCompetent in MS packagesProblem solving skills (including 8D, 5 whys)What's on OfferWhat We'll OfferAs 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 talentThis 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.ContactRoxanne DoddsQuote job refJN-062025-6769453Phone number+44 161 829 0432Job summaryJob functionEngineering & ManufacturingSubsectorQuality, TechnicalSectorIndustrial / ManufacturingLocationCwmbranContract typePermanentConsultant nameRoxanne DoddsConsultant phone+44 161 829 0432Job referenceJN-062025-6769453
