Quality Development Manager

Preligens; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation component manufacturer in Cwmbran is seeking a Quality Development Manager to oversee end-to-end quality management processes. This role requires strong expertise in APQP, excellent problem-solving skills, and experience in engineering. The position offers a competitive benefits package, including 33 days holiday and opportunities for professional growth within a global organization.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Industry-leading pension scheme

Private medical cover

Enhanced family friendly policies

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in APQP in Automotive, Aerospace, Medical devices, or Electronics.
• Chartered engineer or working towards CEng status.
• Trained internal auditor for AS9100 minimum.

Responsibilities

• Manage APQP plans for new projects to ensure high-quality products.
• Implement supplier PPAP approvals.
• Lead problem investigation and resolution with external customers.

Skills

APQP experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Root cause analysis

Prioritization skills

Education

Degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electronics, Mechatronics)

Tools

DFMEA

PFMEA

Control plans

MSA

PPAP

SPC

Job description

Quality Development Manager

Published 09.26.2025

Company : Safran Seats | Job field : Quality | Location : Cwmbran, Wales, United Kingdom | Contract type : Permanent | Contract duration : Full-time | Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

Spoken language(s) : English Fluent, French Fluent

Reference : 2025-161600

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Job Description

For more than 80 years, Safran Seats has been a premium manufacturer of First and Business Class seating systems for passenger airlines. With the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers, we pride ourselves on innovation, customization, quality and industrial design.

Safran Seats GB, based in Cwmbran, South Wales is a 100% owned subsidiary of Safran Seats and we currently have 800+ employees (across 3 sites in the UK - Cwmbran, Newport and Brackley).

Seats GB offers:

• Unique and High-end Quality products
• Market leader in Bespoke aircraft seating
• Passenger Experience Expertise

At Safran, we offer lasting career opportunities and have adopted a hybrid working model throughout the business. With an early finish on Friday, we recognise how important it is to maintain a healthy work / life balance. We are proud of the high profile customers we partner with and the portfolio of exciting projects we consistently work on, delivering nothing less than outstanding results. This is through the investment in not only the technology that we use, but our people and the world class training and development we provide.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end development quality management.
• Develop and manage APQP plans for each new project and prioritise tasks to ensure a high-quality product to meet customer expectations.
• Implement supplier PPAP approvals.
• Embed design for six sigma, critical to quality elements and control plan.
• Ensure engineering configuration management and tolerance stacking is clearly defined.
• Liaise with internal and external customers to lead and support problem investigation and resolution, presenting findings in 8D format as well as updates on Quality deliverables and plans.
• Manage and oversee non-conformity database, embedding and coaching in best-practice problem resolution.
• Carry out internal audits against relevant standards such as AS9100.
• Process ownership of non-conformity management and advanced quality processes.
• Champion, coach and lead continuous improvement activities throughout the business globally.

Job Requirements

• Excellent experience in APQP across either Automotive, Aerospace, Medical devices, Semiconductor/electronics
• Degree in engineering – Mechanical, Electronics, Mechatronics etc.
• Expert in core tools such as DFMEA, PFMEA, Control plans, MSA, PPAP, SPC.
• Trained internal auditor for AS9100 minimum.
• Expert in root cause analysis (facilitation through tools such as 5 whys, Ishikawa, cause and effect).
• Chartered engineer or working toward CEng status.
• Able to manage and prioritise conflicting tasks and demanding workloads with cross-functional, global engineering teams and clients.
• Excellent problem-solving & root cause analysis skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and decision-making skills to coach, lead and drive quality improvement across the business.

Benefits & Advantages

What We’ll Offer

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%
• Private medical cover with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members
• Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme
• 4 x Life Assurance
• Interactive benefits platform including discretionary benefits across technology, retail, and income protection
• Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme
• Annual share save schemes
• Option for hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth with Safran University and internal Training and Development
• Involvement in corporate social responsibility activities including sustainability initiatives, charity, volunteering days, and STEM activities

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in aviation, defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds leadership positions in core markets. Safran Seats is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of aircraft seats for crew and passengers.

Location

Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ
Cwmbran, Wales
United Kingdom