Head of Regulatory Compliance and Business Systems

Job description

Head of Regulatory Compliance and Business Systems

Vacancy details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

Reference

2025-149869

Position description

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Quality - Regulatory support and approvals

Job title

Head of Regulatory Compliance and Business Systems

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

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, customization, 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 seats 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 purpose of the role is to provide technical support, work package collaboration, and project management across

a range of Engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Leader of the Quality Compliance Team

Responsible for leading a team of Quality Auditors

Interacts cross-functionally and cross-BU and presents to the Exec Team as required on all

Quality Management System Issues. In addition, has regular (weekly) contact with customers

and regulatory bodies on quality issues.

Leadership of BMS system projects from Safran Group

Focal for Safety Management System (SMS) requirements

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

Travel may be requires but rarely (UK/International)

Candidate skills & requirements

Degree level or equivalent experience in an

Engineering / Manufacturing related discipline. Essential

Lean / 6 Sigma knowledge and general

improvement tools Essential

In-depth knowledge of Aerospace Regulations

eg EASA, FAA, AS9100 etc Essential

8D analysis and report writing Desirable

Risk Analysis Essential

Preferred AS9100 Lead Assessor, EASA Part

21/145, FAA 145 auditor Essential

Experience of dealing with regulatory authorities Essential

Quality and production experience Essential

Competent in MS packages Essential

Problem solving skills (including 8D, 5 whys) Essential

Leadership and / or management qualification Essential

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!

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

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

• Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.

• Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.

• Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme

• 4 x Life Assurance

• Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.

• Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme

• Annual shares save schemes.

• Option for hybrid and flexible working arrangements

• Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools

• Get involved in our corporate social responsibility activities from sustainability initiatives, charity and fundraising, volunteering days, or supporting STEM activities at local schools and colleges nurturing the next generation of talent

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, Wales

City (-ies)

Llantarnam Industrial Park, Llantarnam NP44 3HQ Cwmbran