Special Process QA Lead - Aerospace & Defence

Energy Jobline CVL; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran in the United Kingdom is recruiting a SPQA - Special Process, Quality Assurance Lead to define and lead Special Processes QA across development and sustainment programs for Seats GB and supply chain partners.

You will own on-site / MRO / external supply chain QA operations, liaising with SST and cross-BU teams to harmonise processes and ensure regulatory compliance. The role involves auditing, KPI tracking, and leading reviews with SMEs.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent in an Engineering / Manufacturing related discipline.
• Lean / 6 Sigma knowledge and general improvement tools.
• Mechanical / Electrical Engineering knowledge.
• AS9100 Lead Assessor, EASA Part 21/145, NADCAP.
• Quality rules: experience of internal/external quality standards and ability to identify non-conformity.
• Knowledge of Special Process Health and Safety rules applicable to the scope 8D analysis, problem solving skills and report writing (inc analysis and decision making).
• Proven experience within a similar role / environment at a management level.

Responsibilities

• In liaison with SST, other BUs and internal Functions as required, develop and sustain the SGB Special Processes management framework across the company scope.
• Deliver Special Process Quality Assurance audit plan for both internal and external suppliers.
• Be familiar with and apply hygiene, safety, and environmental instructions with specific focus on (but not only to) Special Processes.
• Perform qualification audits (or surveillance actions), and coordinate other audit actors, e.g. SQA or M&P, to implement the qualification surveillance plan.
• Ensure requirements for auditor qualifications are understood, and captured using ETQ to manage certification requirements.
• Coordinate stakeholders from different functions and ensure compliance with the defined approach, e.g. SQA, M&P, IND.
• Approve and monitor internal and supplier Special Processes undertaking audit activity.
• Coordinate all stakeholders from the different sectors and ensure compliance with the defined approach.
• Organize and lead Special Processes reviews with Subject Matter Experts.
• Manage and monitor Special Process quality KPIs (DPU's, SNCRs, etc) and support.

Skills

Lean / Six Sigma

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Electrical engineering knowledge

Quality management

Audit leadership

Regulatory awareness

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Safran in the United Kingdom is recruiting a SPQA - Special Process, Quality Assurance Lead to define and lead Special Processes QA across development and sustainment programs for Seats GB and supply chain partners.

You will own on-site / MRO / external supply chain QA operations, liaising with SST and cross-BU teams to harmonise processes and ensure regulatory compliance. The role involves auditing, KPI tracking, and leading reviews with SMEs.