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About Safran Seats
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, boasting the largest seats portfolio among seat suppliers. One day you could be liaising with a major airframe manufacturer, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands worldwide!
In the UK, Safran Seats specializes 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 Overview
The purpose of this role is to lead and drive transformative quality initiatives across our Safran aerospace operations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for quality transformation aligned with organizational objectives.
2. Drive the adoption of lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies across the quality organization and wider business.
3. Conduct data analysis (MRB), review quality KPIs, and implement improvement measures.
4. Facilitate cultural change towards proactive quality management and problem prevention.
5. Champion the rollout and maturity of APQP across product lifecycles, ensuring robust planning, process control, and risk mitigation.
6. Collaborate with engineering, program management, and manufacturing to embed APQP principles from design through delivery.
7. Define and track key metrics related to CoNQ (Cost of Non-Quality), including scrap, rework, warranty, and customer returns.
8. Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions to reduce failure costs and improve first-time yield.
9. Partner with operations, engineering, procurement, and supply chain to ensure alignment of quality objectives.
10. Engage with customers and regulatory bodies such as CAA, EASA to ensure compliance and satisfaction.
11. Train and develop quality analytical tools such as 8D, 5Y, Ishikawa diagrams.
12. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing quality team.
13. Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the quality function.
14. Review and transfer best practices from other Safran Business Units and industry leaders.
15. Leverage digital tools and data analytics to drive insights, monitor trends, and inform decision-making.
16. Ensure effective use of quality management systems (QMS) and CI toolsets.
Additional Information
Our in-house design studio co-creates innovative experiences in the sky with airline customers and partners. Our dedicated engineering, production, and in-service support facilities are key to delivering high-end quality products that remain operational throughout the program lifecycle. Our support functions, from HR to Finance, Business Development, and Logistics, provide comprehensive in-house capabilities in the UK.
Our People Principles
* We believe in fostering diversity and inclusion.
* We develop our colleagues' skills and opportunities.
* We create a trustworthy workplace that encourages innovation.
* We promote collaboration and mutual support.
Pre-employment Checks
This role is subject to checks, including criminal record checks. Disclosure of unspent convictions is required, and only candidates passing these checks will be considered.
Job Requirements
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related discipline.
* Minimum 10 years of experience in aerospace or a similar regulated industry.
* Proven track record in quality transformation, including large-scale CI and APQP implementations.
* Strong knowledge of aerospace quality standards (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP).
* Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred), and other CI tools.
* Success in reducing CoNQ and enhancing performance.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience with cross-functional and cross-site teams in a matrixed organization.
We welcome candidates with diverse experiences who believe they can add value to this role.
Employee Benefits
* 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays
* Benefits including cycle to work, retail discounts, private healthcare
* Career development opportunities and training
* Family-friendly policies and flexible working options
* Inclusion initiatives and staff networks
Please apply and submit your CV. We will review and contact you for the next steps.
Additional Details
Travel may be required to other Safran sites (UK / International).
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