Technical Audit Lead

TN United Kingdom; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company seeks a Technical Auditor to evaluate and approve technical choices throughout the value chain. The role involves ensuring design maturity aligns with business commitments and leading audits for engineering projects. Join a diverse team focused on innovation and quality in aerospace seating.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Leading pension scheme

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Flexible/hybrid working options

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Design experience in Aerospace required.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Technical Audit mission per GRP-0299 processes.
• Coordinate with HO Technical Audit to ensure timely reviews.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Education

Engineering Degree

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About Safran Seats

If you're interested in working at the business end of Aerospace, where airline brands meet innovative passenger experiences, then consider a career with Safran Seats. We are an industry award-winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience emphasizes innovation, customization, quality, and industrial design.

Safran Seats uniquely interfaces with both the world's largest airlines and airframers, boasting the largest seats portfolio among seat suppliers. You might liaise with major airframers one day and top airline brands the next. In the UK, we focus solely on First and Business Class seating markets for wide-body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams based in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales, and Brackley, England.

Job Summary

The Technical Audit team evaluates and approves the validity of technical, industrial, and maintainability choices throughout the entire value chain, including R&T, preliminary studies, product development, modifications, and in-service events. The team assesses:

• Technology maturity and concepts
• Lessons learned
• Development risks
• Margins considerations

Before program commitments or customer proposals, the team reviews technology readiness, lessons learned, and risk factors. Prior to milestone validation, they ensure design maturity aligns with business and industrial commitments. The role involves leading and contributing to these activities, ensuring timely completion, and supporting all SGB engineering development projects. Knowledge management through expertise and lessons learned is also essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute the Technical Audit mission per GRP-0299 processes
• Coordinate with HO Technical Audit to ensure Master Engineering Reviews (MER) and Engineering Reviews are held on schedule, supporting milestone gates (SST-DEV-012)
• Act as an independent reviewer of reviews, providing feedback and improvement suggestions

Additional Details

Requirements:

• Engineering degree or equivalent; design experience in Aerospace required
• In-depth knowledge of engineering disciplines: mechanical, electrical, electronic control systems, stress analysis, testing, and industry standards (FAA, EASA, CAA)
• Understanding of airframe requirements and processes
• Project and risk management skills are desirable

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and submit their CV. Successful applicants will be contacted for next steps.

Safran Seats values diversity and inclusion, fostering a workplace where everyone can reach their potential. We support various initiatives and staff networks. Employment is subject to pre-employment checks, including criminal record checks, with disclosure of unspent convictions required.

What We Offer

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Leading pension scheme with employer contributions up to 10%
• Private medical cover with optional upgrades
• Salary sacrifice benefits: cycle to work, EV schemes
• Life assurance, annual bonus up to 12.5%
• Discretionary benefits via an interactive platform
• Enhanced family policies, employee assistance, share schemes
• Flexible/hybrid working options
• Career development through Safran University and training programs
• Participation in CSR activities, sustainability, charity, volunteering, STEM initiatives

Company Overview

Safran is a global high-tech group operating in aerospace, defense, and space, committed to sustainability and innovation. With 100,000 employees and €27.3 billion sales in 2024, it holds leadership positions in its markets. Recognized as one of TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2024," Safran Seats manufactures over a million aircraft seats currently in service worldwide.