Aerospace Quality Assurance Lead: Special Processes

Safran; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Seats GB is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead to define and drive Special Processes QA across development and sustaining programs, liaising with SST and cross-BU teams for harmonisation and compliance. You will own on-site, MRO, and external supply chain QA operations in the UK.

You will lead audits, coordinate stakeholders, ensure safety and regulatory adherence, and monitor KPI performance to sustain high quality across internal and supplier networks.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent in an Engineering / Manufacturing related discipline.
• Lean / 6 Sigma knowledge and general improvement tools.
• Mechanical / Electrical Engineering knowledge.
• Preferred AS9100 Lead Assessor, EASA Part 21/145, NADCAP.
• Quality Rules: experience of internal/external quality standards and ability to identify non-conformity.
• Knowledge of Special Process Health and Safety rules applicable to the scope 8D analysis, problem solving skills and report writing.
• Proven experience within a similar role / environment at a management level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain the SGB Special Processes management framework across the company scope.
• Deliver Special Process Quality Assurance audit plans for internal and external suppliers.
• Apply hygiene, safety, and environmental instructions with focus on Special Processes.
• Perform qualification audits and coordinate other audit actors to implement surveillance plans.
• Ensure auditor qualifications are understood and captured using ETQ for certifications.
• Coordinate stakeholders from different functions to ensure compliance with the defined approach.
• Approve and monitor internal and supplier Special Processes audit activity.
• Organise and lead Special Processes reviews with Subject Matter Experts.
• Monitor Special Process quality KPIs and support improvements.

Skills

Lean / Six Sigma

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

AS9100 Lead Assessor

EASA Part 21/145

NADCAP

Quality Standards

Audit Management

Problem Solving

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Safran Seats GB is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead to define and drive Special Processes QA across development and sustaining programs, liaising with SST and cross-BU teams for harmonisation and compliance. You will own on-site, MRO, and external supply chain QA operations in the UK.

You will lead audits, coordinate stakeholders, ensure safety and regulatory adherence, and monitor KPI performance to sustain high quality across internal and supplier networks.