Head of Regulatory Compliance and Business Systems (H/F) - SAFRAN SEATS GB LIMITED

AEROCONTACT; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000

Job description

Head of Regulatory Compliance and Business Systems (H/F)

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.

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:

1. Leader of the Quality Compliance Team
2. Responsible for leading a team of Quality Auditors
3. Interacts cross-functionally and cross-BU and presents to the Exec Team as required on all Quality Management System Issues. In addition, has regular (weekly) contact with customers and regulatory bodies on quality issues.
4. Leadership of BMS system projects from Safran Group
5. Focal for Safety Management System (SMS) requirements

Minimum Requirements:

1. Degree level or equivalent experience in an Engineering / Manufacturing related discipline. Essential
2. Lean / 6 Sigma knowledge and general improvement tools Essential
3. In-depth knowledge of Aerospace Regulations eg EASA, FAA, AS9100 etc Essential
4. 8D analysis and report writing Desirable
5. Risk Analysis Essential
6. Preferred AS9100 Lead Assessor, EASA Part 21/145, FAA 145 auditor Essential
7. Experience of dealing with regulatory authorities Essential
8. Quality and production experience Essential
9. Competent in MS packages Essential
10. Problem solving skills (including 8D, 5 whys) Essential
11. Leadership and / or management qualification Essential

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!

Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:

1. We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business
2. We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
3. We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
4. We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues

As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:

1. 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays
2. Benefits Programme, with a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts
3. Career Progressions opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses
4. Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, parental leave and flexible working
5. Equality & Diversity initiatives with internal groups for workplace engagement and involvement
6. STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all

Please apply and submit your CV today! Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages.