Vice President Quality
Published 10.16.2024
Company: Safran Seats
Job field: Quality
Location: Cwmbran, Wales, United Kingdom
Contract type: Permanent
Contract duration: Full-time
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!
The VP Quality reports directly to the Safran Seats GB (SGB) CEO, with a functional report to the Safran Seats Executive Vice-President of Quality and Risks. This role will be responsible for the implementation of an effective Quality Management System, the conformity of delivered products and services to customers, regulatory and Safran requirements, as well as to support the Customers' satisfaction improvement plans regarding Quality performance. This role will challenge and support other process stakeholders in improving their right first-time performance and give advice and solutions for unwanted unwished deviations. This role will be responsible for the implementation and development of effective Risk Management and Crisis Management across the business predominantly focusing on Operations and Production.
The VP Quality is a member of the SGB Executive Team.
Key Responsibilities
• UK CAA and EASA Form 4 Holder.
• Responsible for the direction and leadership of the Quality Function at SGB (50 personnel with 5 direct reports).
• Interacts cross-functionally and cross-business unit on all Quality performance matters.
• Regular interaction with customers and suppliers.
Job Requirements
Degree level or equivalent in an Engineering / Manufacturing related discipline.
Extensive production and operational experience gained in a complex regulatory environment.
Experience in aerospace (or similar) quality processes and procedures including QRQC and APQP.
Strong leadership experience. Ability to manage managers (and to keep on developing the leadership skills expected from quality managers).
Lean / 6 Sigma knowledge and general improvement tools.
In-depth knowledge of Aerospace Regulations eg EASA, UK CAA, FAA, AS9100 etc.
Experience in Risk Management.
Experience of dealing with regulatory authorities.
Competent in MS packages.
Extensive problem-solving skills (including 8D, 5 whys).
Specificity of the Job
Travel may be required to other Safran sites (UK / International).
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