Quality Systems Manager
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Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence 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 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defence industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.
Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. It is a key player in the equipment electrification & in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. Mastering the on-board energy system, the company designs and provides modular, innovative and optimised architectures and solutions.
Reference
2024-145829
Position description
Job title
Quality Systems Manager
Secondary domain/Job field
Quality - Management system
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
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
Travel specifictity
• Driving: Occassional travel between different company sites or to client locations, the manager may need to drive. This would require a valid driver's license and the ability to sit for long periods.
• Air Travel: In some cases, travel might be required for conferences, training, or to visit other company facilities, which may involve air travel.
Candidate skills & requirements
VII. Requirements and Skills
• 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
Candidate criteria
Minimum education level achieved
No Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years
Lean Sigma Certification
Green Belt