Senior Aerospace Quality Systems Leader

Safran; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension + bonus

33 Days Holiday

Dental & BUPA

Nursery scheme

Midday finish on Fridays

Enhanced family friendly policies

Wellbeing programme

Employee assistance programme

Onsite canteen

Training & mobility

Job summary

Safran is seeking an experienced Quality Systems Manager to lead and continuously improve the QMS across design, manufacturing, repair and support. You will maintain regulatory approvals and manage audit programmes, acting as the main liaison with customers, certification bodies and authorities.

You will oversee EASA Form 1 approvals, train and deploy quality auditors, and drive cross-functional quality improvements while ensuring airworthiness and compliance throughout the organisation.

Qualifications

• Aerospace industry experience within Quality, Compliance, Airworthiness, or Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, EASA Part 21G, Part 21J, Part 145.
• Lead Auditor qualification and audit management experience.
• Experience managing Quality Management Systems and regulatory approvals.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Willingness to travel to Safran and third-party locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Maintain regulatory approvals and certifications across design, manufacturing, repair, and support activities.
• Lead internal and external audit programmes and ensure effective closure of findings.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, certification bodies, and regulatory authorities.
• Manage EASA Form 1 approvals, training, and associated systems.
• Oversee audits of third-party repair organisations and suppliers.
• Develop and deploy quality auditors across the business.
• Ensure quality procedures, manuals, and documentation remain compliant and effective.
• Provide QA MRB approvals for concessions and permits.
• Drive business-wide quality improvement initiatives and compliance activities.
• Train, assess, and approve personnel operating within regulated quality processes.

Skills

Quality management

Auditing

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Travel readiness

Aerospace knowledge

Job description

Safran is seeking an experienced Quality Systems Manager to lead and continuously improve the QMS across design, manufacturing, repair and support. You will maintain regulatory approvals and manage audit programmes, acting as the main liaison with customers, certification bodies and authorities.

You will oversee EASA Form 1 approvals, train and deploy quality auditors, and drive cross-functional quality improvements while ensuring airworthiness and compliance throughout the organisation.