DOA Process Manager

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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.

Job Summary
The primary objectives of this role are:
A. To maintain the Safran Seats (SST) DOAs (Design Organisational Approvals) by
ensuring that the DOA Handbooks and supporting procedures remain compliant to
the regulatory requirements audited by the authorities in support of the HDO & HOA
B. Ensuring that SST DOA projects are delivered on time, within budget and compliant
to the airworthiness- & certification specifications, achieved in part by providing the
right level of support to the engineering project teams, including at SGB and SFR.

Scope of Responsibilities
Description of the team(s):
- Lead SST-DOA Annex A: Type Design Approval (non-ETSO) projects teams from start
of quotation to completion of all DOA certification and supporting design activities
- Work with (d)HOA and members of the Office of Airworthiness (incl. CVEs and cert
engineers) to deliver DOA projects and maintain the DOA Handbook /DOA Procedures
- Coordinate with Engineering Project teams, Finance, Programs, Auditors, Production,
Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Management - Internal & External - as required
- Provide weekly status reporting of DOA project status to the core DOA TEAM and
highlight any help needed in support of projects.
- Manage and/or coordinate all DOA related internal and regulatory audits.
Direct report or transverse
- DOA TEAM:
- INDIRECT: See "description of the teams"
Budget £value
- N/A ; Activities are in support of CSS-AFT (aftermarket) and PDS (post-delivery support)
project teams
Sales revenue
- N/A ; Activities are in support of CSS-AFT (aftermarket) and PDS (post-delivery support)
project teams

- Both UK and International

Key Responsibilities and Duties
• Prepare, Plan and Maintain SAFRAN SEATS Design Organisations (DOA)
engineering, certification and manufacturing processes, procedures and projects
related to SAFRAN SEATS aircraft interior equipment and furnishings (such as seats,
shells, front row monuments).
• Execute the function of "DOA Administrator" in relation to the regulatory bodies
(EASA / UK.CAA / GCAA) taking primary responsibility for the compilation of revisions
of the DOA handbooks, supporting procedures and processes.
• Manage and/or coordinate internal & external audits. Coordinate with internal
auditors and the regulators (EASA / UK.CAA / GCAA) for issues or clarifications
regarding procedures, initial airworthiness and continued airworthiness matters, and
ensure the closure of audit findings to the agreed schedule.

Travel specifictity
Travel requirements (UK / International)

Additional 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.

Candidate skills & requirements
• Preferably a degree qualified
engineer with a demonstrable
experience in Aerospace engineering
and manufacturing Industry with
previous experience in EASA DOA
DESIRABLE
• High demand on technical
knowledge, and so the role holder is
expected to be qualified with a
HNC/HND level education, with a
preference of holding an Engineering
degree, demonstrable experience in
Aerospace Industry with proven
experience of DOA working.
ESSENTIAL
• Have sound working experience on
relevant Aerospace manufacturing
processes such as composite
manufacturing, sheet metal
manufacturing, machining, heat
treatments, surface finish,
knowledge of REACH substances,
etc.
DESIRABLE
• The role holder will typically have
greater than 5 years of experience
working in an Engineering discipline,
with previous experience of project
management being an advantage
DESIRABLE
The role holder will need to have
knowledge and skills in development
and associated processes, relating
to:
• Systems Engineering (Requirements
Engineering, MBSE, Functional
design)
• Mechanical, electrical and systems
design
• Configuration Management
• DFMEA, PFMEA
DESIRABLE
• Project Management Skills incl.
financial/contractual/legal/regulatory
requirements
ESSENTIAL
• Good knowledge of EASA PART-21,
CS-25, CS-ETSO regulations
ESSENTIAL (TRAINING CAN BE
PROVIDED)
• Must have working knowledge of
EASA DOA processes ESSENTIAL
C2 - Confidential
• Exceptional knowledge in applying
Manufacturing/Engineering
principles related to procedures with
reference to the DOA's.
ESSENTIAL
• Working experience of problem
solving, and auditing tools. DESIRABLE
• Knowledge of both Airbus and
Boeing specifications. DESIRABLE
• Experience with Catia V4 and V5 DESIRABLE

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 Progressions opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses

Position location

Job location
Europe, UK, England

City (-ies)
Brackley