Head of Quality Transformation

Are you interested in working at the business end of aerospace, where airline brand meets innovative passenger experience? Then your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, an industry award-winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customisation, quality and industrial design.

At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world’s biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seating portfolio of all seats suppliers. One day you could be liaising with one of the world’s largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands around the world!

In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales, and Brackley, England.

The Head of Quality Transformation is responsible for the roadmap development, implementation and leadership of the quality improvement and transformation plans and QUA governance rhythms.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Develop the strategic roadmap for implementation and execution of the Quality strategy within Safran Seats GB
• This role demands a high level of experience and competency in transformation and leadership to ensure effective implementation and participation at all levels of the Business.
• The role requires technical problem solving, therefore the position holder is expected to be able to quickly understand technical issues and help with their resolution through exploration, problem solving tools, and/or direct support.
• Liaise with key functional stakeholders to ensure business objectives are met
• Develop Quality metrics that underpin and enhance operational efficiency
• Undertake benchmarking for the strategic projects/activities that are monitored and measured
• With the VP Quality, establish and enforce robust governance frameworks to ensure compliance with industry standards and requirements
• Manage and report the progress of Quality strategy activities to the VP Quality, Seats GB Excom and Seats Company Level
• Work closely with existing Supply Chain, CI, and Engineering Transformation Managers for cross functional project deployment
• Define roadmap and planning of the Digital Strategy for Quality
• Delivery of ERP (M3) roadmap
• Manage Digital transformation within the quality function and processes
• Standardise and harmonise digital tools
• Ensure HSE objectives are maintained within the team to put “Safety First, Quality Always”
• Engage collaboratively as Business Process Manager for QUA, RSK and GOV
• Implement One Safran Quality process

Complementary Description

Our in-house design studio co-creates the most innovative experiences in the sky with our airline customers and partners. Our dedicated engineering, production and in-service support facilities are integral to delivering a high-end quality product that we keep flying throughout the life of programme. We are fully supported by a wide team of support functions, from HR to Finance, to Business Development and Planning and Logistics, our team is built to give Safran Seats an end-to-end capability in house in the UK.

We focus on:

Our people: These are our four People Fundamentals that underpin everything we do at Safran:

• We believe in and fostering the conditions for diversity and inclusion to thrive
• We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
• We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
• We encourage collaboration and mutual support between you and your colleagues

So you’ll be supported every step of the way!

Sustainability

Our people are at the heart of our success, as we work together to achieve our mission: contributing to a safer and more sustainable aviation. We are tackling the biggest challenges in aerospace, with a commitment to work to decarbonise the industry by 2050.

Global Mobility

As part of the Safran Group, across our businesses we are market leaders in aerospace, defence and space; there is always potential for future mobility in the UK and internationally.

Job Requirements

• Degree level or equivalent in an Engineering / Manufacturing related discipline.
• Lean / 6 Sigma knowledge and general improvement tools
• Experience in aerospace (or similar) quality processes and procedures including QRQC and APQP
• In-depth knowledge of Aerospace Regulations eg EASA, FAA, AS9100
• Risk Analysis
• Problem solving skills (including 8D, 5 whys)

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you!

Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future.

There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:

• We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business
• We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
• We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
• We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues

As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you’ll receive:

• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays
• Benefits programme, with a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts and access to private healthcare
• Career progression: opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses
• Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, parental leave and flexible working
• Equality & Diversity initiatives with internal groups for workplace engagement and involvement
• STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities, and charitable activities for all

Please apply and submit your CV today! Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages.

We want Safran Seats to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.

We’re committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Seats an inclusive place to work.

Specificity of the job

Travel may be required to other Safran sites (UK / International)