Liaison with Regulatory bodies and customers.

Travel not normally required except for cross-BU network & benchmark (international)

• Provide support for customer and regulatory (external) audits, to ensure process and procedural compliance to AS9100 and EASA 145.
• Protect customers from non-quality, by ensuring that repaired products and practices comply with regulations, customer requirements and Safran standards and promoting a culture of prevention and anticipation.
• Develop the Safety culture and SMS maturity within the Repair Station.
• Drive continuous improvement, by capitalizing on factual data and feedback and providing the necessary support for the repair station.
• Undertake other reasonable duties, in line with Customer Support & Services business needs and objectives, which are consistent and commensurate with the overall purpose of the position.
• Develop and manage the internal audit programme to ensure compliance with EASA/UK CAA Part 145 requirements and support deployment of the Part 145 Management System across the Repair Station.
• Conduct internal, external, process and product audits, including support for Part 21G audits.
• Manage audit findings, non-conformances, corrective and preventive actions, and support root cause investigations.
• Promote a strong safety culture and assist in managing operational safety risks.
• Work closely with Quality Compliance, Aftermarket and wider business teams on quality system matters.
• Support training and coaching in quality improvement tools, Human Factors and best practices.
• Monitor and facilitate the review of Repair Station documentation and procedures.

Application Process

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

Company Values

We want Safran Seats to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible and inclusive. As part of our commitment with Disability Confident Employers, we may offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Let us know if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application.

Required Skills and Experience

• Apprenticeship level or equivalent in an Engineering discipline.
• Quality background, with experience in MRO (P145), Aviation Safety (SMS) and Human Factors.
• Ability to communicate and develop good relationship with external stakeholders (Customers, Authorities), and internal stakeholders in a complex environment (multi cultural, remote management).
• Good knowledge of process management.
• Competent in MS packages.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Sound engineering / quality background, with experience of Quality inspection within a manufacturing / engineering industry.
• Competent / Confident communicator.
• Full UK Driving License.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally as required by the role.
• This role may involve physical movement of product.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Part 145 auditor.
• Experience within the Aerospace industry, preferably interiors.
• Commercial and production experience.