145 Compliance Monitoring Engineer

Safran; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Seats in Newport (Hybrid) seeks a Compliance Monitoring Engineer to maintain the Quality Management System of the SGB repair station and support regulatory compliance. The role reports to the 3S Quality Director and interacts with customers and authorities to uphold safety and quality standards.

The successful candidate will lead audits, drive continuous improvement, champion a culture of prevention, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure processes meet EASA/UK CAA Part 145

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship level or equivalent in an Engineering discipline.
• Experience in MRO (P145), Aviation Safety (SMS) and Human Factors.
• Ability to communicate with external stakeholders (Customers, Authorities).
• Good knowledge of process management.
• Competent in MS packages.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
• This role may involve physical movement of product.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

EASA & UK CAA 145 regulations, EN9100

Quality Engineering

Aerospace

Audit

Part 145

AS9100

Education

Apprenticeship level or equivalent in an Engineering discipline

Job description

145 Compliance Monitoring Engineer Newport Hybrid Reporting to the 3S Quality Director, the purpose of this role is to maintain the Quality Management System of SGB repair station. Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets. Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ''World's Best Companies 2025'' ranking. With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions. 145 Compliance Monitoring Engineer Newport Hybrid Skills: EASA & UK CAA 145 regulations, EN9100, Quality Engineering, Aerospace, Audit, Part 145, AS9100

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Requirements

• 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

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