Senior Quality Assurance Lead, Special Processes

Safran Group; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days holiday

Pension with salary sacrifice

Private medical cover

Cycle to work

Life assurance 4x

Benefits platform

Enhanced family leave

Share save schemes

Training and mobility

CSR activities

Job summary

Safran Seats UK in Wales (Cwmbran) seeks a Quality Assurance Lead (Special Process) to define and drive all aspects of Special Processes QA in development and sustaining phases. You will liaise with SST and cross-BU teams to harmonise processes, leading on-site, MRO and external supply chain QA activities.

You will own audits, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and monitor KPIs while ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance across the UK business.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent in Engineering/Manufacturing.
• Lean / Six Sigma knowledge.
• Mechanical or electrical engineering knowledge.
• AS9100 Lead Assessor / EASA Part 21/145 / NADCAP preferred.
• Knowledge of internal/external quality standards and non-conformity handling.
• 8D analysis, problem solving and reporting skills.
• Proven management experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain the Special Processes management framework across the company scope.
• Deliver audit plans for internal and external suppliers.
• Apply hygiene, safety and environmental instructions with focus on Special Processes.
• Perform qualification audits and coordinate with SQA/M&P for surveillance.
• Capture and manage auditor qualifications in ETQ.
• Coordinate stakeholders and ensure defined approach compliance.
• Approve and monitor Special Processes audit activities.
• Organize Special Processes reviews with Subject Matter Experts.
• Monitor and support Special Process quality KPIs.

Skills

Lean / 6 Sigma

Mechanical / electrical engineering

AS9100 Lead Assessor

EASA Part 21/145

NADCAP

Quality standards & non-conformity

8D problem solving

Management experience

Education

Engineering / Manufacturing degree or equivalent

Job description

Safran Seats UK in Wales (Cwmbran) seeks a Quality Assurance Lead (Special Process) to define and drive all aspects of Special Processes QA in development and sustaining phases. You will liaise with SST and cross-BU teams to harmonise processes, leading on-site, MRO and external supply chain QA activities.

You will own audits, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and monitor KPIs while ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance across the UK business.