Aerospace Quality Lead - Industrialization & Production

Safran Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Group in Dubai seeks a Quality - Development project quality assurance manager to lead industrialisation, transfer and ramp-up quality for aircraft interiors projects. You will ensure conformity of build-to-print products and manage APQP, PFMEA, PPAP and AS/EN 9100 standards.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, drive nonconformity resolution, audits and continuous improvement, and ensure readiness for production and customer satisfaction across the site.

Qualifications

• Typically 5+ years in aerospace manufacturing quality and/or industrialisation.
• Experience with manufacturing transfer, new product introduction, production launch or ramp-up.
• Strong knowledge of AS/EN 9100, APQP, PFMEA, PPAP, control plans and traceability.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance throughout industrialisation, transfer, ramp-up and serial production.
• Coordinate APQP deliverables, including process flows, PFMEA, capability assessments and readiness reviews.
• Coordinate and validate FAI/DVI against AS/EN 9102 and customer requirements; review PPAP packages before submission or authorised approval.
• Assess manufacturing readiness: process validation, tooling, equipment, measurement resources, operator competence and documentation.
• Define inspection strategies and control plans covering incoming, in-process and final verification.
• Maintain identification, traceability, inspection status and quality records; support first purchase order reviews.
• Lead audits and support customer, Safran, certification and regulatory audits.

Skills

Quality management

Project quality

Auditing

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Degree in aerospace/mechanical/industrial engineering

Tools

APQP

PFMEA

PPAP

AS/EN 9100

AS/EN 9102

Job description

Safran Group in Dubai seeks a Quality - Development project quality assurance manager to lead industrialisation, transfer and ramp-up quality for aircraft interiors projects. You will ensure conformity of build-to-print products and manage APQP, PFMEA, PPAP and AS/EN 9100 standards.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, drive nonconformity resolution, audits and continuous improvement, and ensure readiness for production and customer satisfaction across the site.