Head of Quality Transformation

Safran companies; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aerospace is seeking a Head of Quality Transformation to lead quality improvement initiatives. This pivotal role involves developing strategic roadmaps, implementing quality governance, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and drive digital transformation within the quality function. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will shape the future of passenger experience in aviation. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment focused on innovation and quality.

Benefits

25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays

Benefits Programme

Career Progression opportunities

Family friendly policies

Equality & Diversity initiatives

STEM engagement with schools

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent in an Engineering / Manufacturing related discipline.
• Experience in aerospace quality processes including QRQC and APQP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Quality strategy within Safran Seats GB.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure business objectives are met.
• Manage and report on Quality strategy activities.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Lean / 6 Sigma knowledge

Risk Analysis

Technical problem solving

Education

Degree in Engineering / Manufacturing

Tools

ERP (M3)

Quality metrics tools

Job description

Company : Safran Seats

Job field : Quality

Location : Cwmbran, Wales, United Kingdom

Contract type : Permanent

Contract duration : Full-time

Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

Are you interested in working at the business end of Aerospace, where airline brand meets innovative passenger experience? Then your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, an industry award-winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customization, quality, and industrial design.

At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers. One day you could be liaising with one of the world's largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands around the world!

The Head of Quality Transformation is responsible for the roadmap development, implementation, and leadership of the quality improvement and transformation plans and QUA governance rhythms.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop the strategic roadmap for implementation and execution of the Quality strategy within Safran Seats GB.
2. This role demands a high level of experience and competency in transformation and leadership to ensure effective implementation and participation at all levels of the Business.
3. The role requires technical problem solving, therefore the position holder is expected to be able to quickly understand technical issues and help with their resolution through exploration, problem-solving tools, and/or direct support.
4. Liaise with key functional stakeholders to ensure business objectives are met.
5. Develop Quality metrics that underpin and enhance operational efficiency.
6. Undertake benchmarking for the strategic projects/activities that are monitored and measured.
7. With the VP Quality, establish and enforce robust governance frameworks to ensure compliance with industry standards and requirements.
8. Manage and report the progress of Quality strategy activities to the VP Quality, Seats GB Excom, and Seats Company Level.
9. Work closely with existing Supply Chain, CI, and Engineering Transformation Managers for cross-functional project deployment.
10. Define roadmap and planning of the Digital Strategy for Quality.
11. Delivery of ERP (M3) roadmap.
12. Manage Digital transformation within the quality function and processes.
13. Standardise and harmonise digital tools.
14. Ensure HSE objectives are maintained within the team to put “Safety First, Quality Always.”
15. Engage collaboratively as Business Process Manager for QUA, RSK, and GOV.
16. Implement One Safran Quality process.

Job Requirements

1. Degree level or equivalent in an Engineering / Manufacturing related discipline.
2. Lean / 6 Sigma knowledge and general improvement tools.
3. Experience in aerospace (or similar) quality processes and procedures including QRQC and APQP.
4. In-depth knowledge of Aerospace Regulations eg EASA, FAA, AS9100.
5. Risk Analysis.
6. Problem-solving skills (including 8D, 5 whys).

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!

As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:

1. 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays.
2. Benefits Programme, with a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts, and access to private healthcare.
3. Career Progressions opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses.
4. Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, parental leave, and flexible working.
5. Equality & Diversity initiatives with internal groups for workplace engagement and involvement.
6. STEM engagement with schools, colleges, and universities and Charitable activities for all.

Please apply and submit your CV today! Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages.

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're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Seats an inclusive place to work.

Specificity of the job

Travel may be required to other Safran sites (UK / International).