Head of Regulatory Compliance and Business Systems

Preligens; Wales; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in the UK seeks a Head of Regulatory Compliance and Business Systems to lead Quality Compliance and work with engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering or Manufacturing, experience in dealing with regulatory authorities, and knowledge of aerospace regulations. Key responsibilities include leading a team of Quality Auditors and managing quality issues with customers. This role offers career progression and benefits including 25 days holiday and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays

Benefits Programme

Career Progression opportunities

Family friendly policies

Equality & Diversity initiatives

STEM engagement activities

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent experience in an Engineering / Manufacturing related discipline.
• Experience dealing with regulatory authorities and with quality and production.
• Preferred AS9100 Lead Assessor and EASA Part 21/145 auditor.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Compliance Team and manage Quality Auditors.
• Interact with customers and regulatory bodies on quality issues.
• Lead BMS system projects from Safran Group.

Skills

Lean / 6 Sigma knowledge

In-depth knowledge of Aerospace Regulations (EASA, FAA, AS9100)

8D analysis and report writing

Risk Analysis

Problem solving skills (8D, 5 whys)

Leadership and/or management qualification

Education

Degree in Engineering / Manufacturing related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Head of Regulatory Compliance and Business Systems

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!

In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.

The purpose of the role is to provide technical support, work package collaboration, and project management across a range of Engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Leader of the Quality Compliance Team
• Responsible for leading a team of Quality Auditors
• Interacts cross-functionally and cross-BU and presents to the Exec Team as required on all Quality Management System Issues. In addition, has regular (weekly) contact with customers and regulatory bodies on quality issues.
• Leadership of BMS system projects from Safran Group
• Focal for Safety Management System (SMS) requirements

Complementary Description

Our in‑house design studio co‑creates the most innovative experiences in the sky with our airline customers and partners. Our dedicated engineering, production and in‑service support facilities are integral to delivering a high‑end quality product that we keep flying throughout the life of programme. We are fully supported by a wide team of support functions, from HR to Finance, to Business Development and Planning and Logistics, our team is built to give Safran Seats an end‑to‑end capability in house in the UK.

>We focus on:

• Our people
• We believe in and fostering the conditions for diversity and inclusion to thrive
• We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
• We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
• We encourage collaboration and mutual support between you and your colleagues

Sustainability: Our people are at the heart of our success, as we work together to achieve our mission: contributing to a safer and more sustainable aviation. We are tackling the biggest challenges in aerospace, with a commitment to work to decarbonise the industry by 2050.

Global Mobility: As part of the Safran Group, across our businesses we are market leaders in aerospace, defence and space; there is always potential for future mobility in the UK and internationally.

Job Requirements

Degree level or equivalent experience in an Engineering / Manufacturing related discipline.

• Lean / 6 Sigma knowledge and general improvement tools
• In‑depth knowledge of Aerospace Regulations e.g. EASA, FAA, AS9100
• 8D analysis and report writing
• Risk Analysis
• Preferred AS9100 Lead Assessor, EASA Part 21/145, FAA 145 auditor
• Experience of dealing with regulatory authorities
• Quality and production experience
• Competent in MS packages
• Problem solving skills (including 8D, 5 whys)
• Leadership and / or management qualification

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!

Benefits

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

Specificity of the job

Travel may be required but rarely (UK/International)

Locate your future workplace

Llantarnam Industrial Park, Llantarnam NP44 3HQ

Cwmbran

Wales United Kingdom