Quality Systems Manager

Job description

Quality Systems Manager

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 Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries.

Reference

QSM002-171477

Position description

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Quality - Management system

Job title

Quality Systems Manager

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

I. Job Summary

• Ensure that Aviation Safety and Airworthiness principles are fully integrated into the Company's culture, processes and practices.

• Manage the Quality Audit process

• Manage SECUK's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring that it is working effectively

• Ensure that our QMS are fully compliant with all relevant standards and regulations.

• Lead AS9100 audit.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·  Aviation Safety

• Ensure that the necessary people within the organisation know and respect aviation safety and/or airworthiness principles and applicable regulations.

• Manage and implement the organisation's obligations in accordance with the approved scope of work

• Liaise with the competent authorities in the frame of relevant airworthiness or Safety Management

System (SMS) activities

• Deploy SECUK Standards to improve maturity of the organisation (design, production and maintenance) in respect of all applicable aviation regulations.

• Analyse and report on aviation safety issues and performance

·  Quality Audits

• Plan and maintain audit schedule in accordance with AS9100 standards

• Perform on-site audits regarding compliance with AS9100 Standards, aviation regulation, and customer requirements.

• Assess and check operational or system processes, and perform product audits

• Provide feedback on compliance to requirements and processes performance

• Follow corrective actions plans defined and propose areas for improvements

• Manage and guide the Internal Auditors

·  Quality System

• Manage the writing and updating of the QMS description for the processes & standards

• Train people in charge of their implementation and evaluate the compliance level to requirements

• Support the organisation of process performance reviews in liaison with the relevant process owners

• Support and follow actions from QMS audits by certification bodies, authorities or customers

·  Quality System – Management

• Deploy the QMS processes and standards within SECUK

• Evaluate and report on the QMS efficiency, identify the risks and the fields of opportunities (in conjunction with the SMS manager for aviation safety risks)

• Collaborate with business process owners and functional areas on strategic planning for process improvements based on process performance reviews and audits results.

• Ensure compliance of the QMS with customers' requirements (including AS/EN 9100) and civil & military aviation regulations

• Coordinate the activities to achieve and maintain SECUK's certifications and approvals, with support of Airworthiness Representative for regulatory matters

·  General Duties

• Work closely with the Site Quality Manager to ensure that SECUK's Quality function/department is working effectively

• Manage and guide Quality Administrator

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

At Safran, we're at the forefront creating a more sustainable aviation and making the world a safer place. It's easy to overlook the incredible amount of technical skills, expertise and co-ordination required to create and maintain an aircraft. At Safran, we never take it for granted. From commercial aviation to defence, our people's talents and skills come together to make the feat of flying possible. Here, you can create an impact you're proud of, where you're rewarded for your dedication and willingness to learn. Our people are at the heart of Safran.

Behind every safe journey, there's a person who made it possible. And for every one of our employees, we offer a range of benefits, and training and development. Join Safran and discover what we could achieve, together.

Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call.

Candidate skills & requirements

• Certified AS9100 lead auditor

• Experience in leading and supporting internal and external audits

• Strong knowledge of AS9100 standard

• Excellent skills in quality problem solving methods and techniques

• Proficient with MS office tools: Excel, Word and power point.

• Ability to work independently with a string work ethic

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England, London

City (-ies)

220 Bedford Ave Slough SL1 4RY