Head of Regulatory Compliance and Business Systems

Preligens; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Preligens is seeking a Head of Regulatory Compliance and Business Systems to oversee the Quality Compliance Team in Cwmbran, Wales. The role involves leading quality management, interfacing with regulatory authorities, and ensuring compliance with aerospace regulations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering and extensive experience in quality assurance within the aerospace sector, along with skills in lean methodologies and problem-solving.

Benefits

25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays

Benefits Programme

Career Progressions opportunities

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent experience in an Engineering / Manufacturing related discipline.
• Competent in MS packages.
• Leadership and / or management qualification.

Responsibilities

• Leader of the Quality Compliance Team.
• Interact cross-functionally and present to the Exec Team on all Quality Management System issues.
• Lead BMS system projects and focally manage Safety Management System requirements.

Skills

Lean / 6 Sigma knowledge

In-depth knowledge of Aerospace Regulations

Risk Analysis

Problem solving skills

Leadership and management qualification

Education

Degree in Engineering / Manufacturing

Tools

MS packages

Job description

Head of Regulatory Compliance and Business Systems

Published 01.03.2025

Company : Safran Seats Job field : Quality Location : Cwmbran , Wales , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time

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Published 01.03.2025

Job Description

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 and Duties:
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
These are our four People Fundamentals that underpin everything we do at Safran:
• 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
So you'll be supported every step of the way!

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

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!

Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:
• We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business
• 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 for you and your colleagues

As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:
• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays
• Benefits Programme, with a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts
• Career Progressions 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

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

Specificity of the job

Travel may be requires but rarely (UK/International)

Locate your future workplace

Llantarnam Industrial Park, Llantarnam NP44 3HQ

Cwmbran

Wales United Kingdom

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35

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