Quality Development Manager

Safran; Cwmbran; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Cwmbran is seeking a Quality Development Manager to oversee end-to-end engineering quality management, develop APQP plans, and implement advanced quality processes. The role demands strong expertise in APQP and problem-solving skills, alongside the ability to liaise effectively with cross-functional teams. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holidays and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Industry leading pension scheme

Private medical cover

Salary sacrifice benefits scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Excellent experience in APQP across either Automotive, Aerospace, Medical devices, Semiconductor/electronics.
• Trained internal auditor for AS9100 minimum.
• Able to manage and prioritise conflicting tasks and demanding workloads.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage APQP plans for each new project.
• Implement supplier PPAP approvals.
• Manage and oversee non-conformity database.

Skills

APQP experience

Problem-solving skills

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electronics, Mechatronics)

Tools

DFMEA

PFMEA

Control plans

MSA

PPAP

SPC

Job description

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), 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, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World\'s best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Seats is one of the world\'s leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

Reference

2025-161600

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Quality - development quality assurance (design / industrial engineering / tools/ support and services)

Job title

Quality Development Manager

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Full-time

About Safran Seats GB

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).

What we offer

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.

• Development quality manager end to end engineering 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.

What else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

Note: Benefits and specifics are listed below; see original text for full details.

Benefits

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 (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) 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 wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, 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. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools
• Get involved in our corporate social responsibility activities from sustainability initiatives, charity and fundraising, volunteering days, or supporting STEM activities at local schools and colleges nurturing the next generation of talent

Qualifications

• 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 (able to facilitate and guide in tools such as 5 whys, Ishikawa, cause and effect).
• Charted 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.

Job location

Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ Cwmbran