SPQA - Special Process, Quality Assurance Lead

Safran; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead for Special Processes at Seats GB, London. You will define and lead the implementation of QA across development and sustaining phases, liaising with SST and cross-BU to harmonise processes.

You will own on-site, MRO and external supply chain QA operations, coordinating audits, driving health and safety adherence, and acting as the primary focal point for UK regulatory matters with customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing required.
• Lean/Six Sigma knowledge and improvement tools.
• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering knowledge.
• Preferred AS9100 Lead Assessor, EASA Part 21/145, NADCAP certifications beneficial.
• Experience with internal/external quality standards and non-conformity identification.
• Knowledge of Special Process Health and Safety rules and 8D analysis.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the implementation of Special Processes Quality Assurance across development and sustaining phases.
• Act as liaison with SST and cross-BU to harmonise processes and ensure compliance.
• Own and manage Special Processes QA operations (on-site / MRO / external supply chain).
• Coordinate audits and surveillance with SQA or M&P to implement the plan.
• Monitor audit certifications using ETQ and ensure regulatory alignment.
• Lead reviews with Subject Matter Experts and monitor QA KPIs.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Lean / Six Sigma

Quality management

8D analysis

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing degree

Tools

ETQ

AS9100 Lead Assessor (preferred)

NADCAP

Job description

SPQA - Special Process, Quality Assurance LeadAt Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ''World's Best Companies 2025'' ranking.

The purpose of this role is to define and lead the implementation of all aspects of Special Processes Quality Assurance in development and sustaining phases of programs at Seats GB for both the internal and external Supply Chain. You'll act as a liaison with SST and cross-BU on all aspects of Special Processes to ensure harmonisation and compliance.

As Quality Assurance Lead, you'll own and manage all Special Processes Quality Assurance operations (on-site / MRO / external supply chain).

It's a unique opportunity where you'll interact with Customers, Suppliers and Regulatory Bodies on all matters associated with Special Processes, acting as the primary focal point and lead for the UK business.

Key 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

What you'll bring

• Degree level or equivalent in an Engineering / Manufacturing related discipline.
• Lean / 6 Sigma knowledge and general improvement tools
• Mechanical / Electrical Engineering knowledge
• Preferred 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

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