Aviation Quality & Compliance Engineer (Part 145/EASA)

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

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