Job Description

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 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 gives 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 will include:
•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.

Complementary Description

Our in-house design studio co-creates the most innovative experiences in the sky with our airline customers and partners. Our dedicated engineering, production and in-service support facilities are integral to delivering a high-end quality product that we keep flying throughout the life of programme. We are fully supported by a wide team of support functions, from HR to Finance, to Business Development and Planning and Logistics, our team is built to give Safran Seats an end-to-end capability in house in the UK.

We focus on:

Our people
These are our four People Fundamentals that underpin everything we do at Safran:
• We believe in and fostering the conditions for diversity and inclusion to thrive
• We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
• We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
• We encourage collaboration and mutual support between you and your colleagues
So you'll be supported every step of the way!

Sustainability
Our people are at the heart of our success, as we work together to achieve our mission: contributing to a safer and more sustainable aviation. We are tackling the biggest challenges in aerospace, with a commitment to work to decarbonise the industry by 2050.

Global Mobility
As part of the Safran Group, across our businesses we are market leaders in aerospace, defence and space; there is always potential for future mobility in the UK and internationally.

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).

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

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.

Specificity of the job

Travel may be required to other Safran sites (UK / International).