QMS & Regulations Manager M​/F

Quality - Regulatory support and approvals

QMS & Regulations Manager M/F

Permanent

Full-time

** JOB SUMMARY*
* Establish, deploy and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) for the new Safran Seats manufacturing site in Dubai, ensuring compliance with aviation regulations, AS/EN 9100, customer requirements and Safran standards.

** SCOPE*
* Lead site QMS governance and compliance coordination across all functions, working closely with central Quality and Airworthiness teams. No direct reports are planned at launch; the scope may evolve as the site grows.

** KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

• QMS deployment and governance
  • Establish and maintain the site QMS, aligned with Safran's global Business Management System (BMS).
  • Define process ownership, procedures, work instructions and governance rules.
  • Coordinate implementation across site functions, monitor progress and elevate gaps.
  • Control documentation and quality records, ensuring traceability, retention and accessibility.
  • Coordinate quality objectives, process KPIs, management reviews and controlled implementation of changes.
  • Drive nonconformity management, root‑cause analysis, corrective actions and continuous improvement.
  • Promote quality culture, product safety and compliance awareness.
• Regulatory and customer compliance
  • Maintain compliance matrices covering applicable Part 21, AS/EN 9100, Safran and customer requirements.
  • Monitor regulatory changes, assess their impact and coordinate implementation with process owners.
  • Lead certification and regulatory approval readiness, ensuring documentation and evidence are available.
  • Act as the site regulatory focal point, supporting certifying staff, mandatory reporting and work transfers affecting Dubai approvals.
• Audit and compliance assurance
  • Own the risk‑based audit programme covering QMS, processes, suppliers and special processes.
  • Conduct internal audits and coordinate customer, Safran, certification‑body and regulatory audits.
  • Maintain auditor qualification requirements in ETQ and ensure audit independence.
  • Ensure findings are assigned, investigated and closed on time, with verified corrective‑action effectiveness.
  • Analyse recurring findings and drive systemic improvements.
• Risk, business continuity and crisis management
  • Act as Business Process Manager for Risk and deploy enterprise risk processes with the Quality Manager.
  • Coordinate risk assessments, mitigation actions and relevant RiTO follow‑up.
  • Support business continuity planning and crisis management in line with Safran requirements.
• Reporting and site coordination
  • Provide weekly reporting on audits, BMS performance, open risks and corrective actions.
  • Coordinate site deployment of RAM, including required inputs, evidence and follow‑up.
  • Support Quality 4.0 initiatives and undertake duties consistent with the role and business needs.

• Strong working knowledge of AS/EN 9100 and applicable EASA Part 21 requirements; familiarity with UAE GCAA requirements and production organisation approval frameworks is an advantage.
• Experience with compliance matrices, regulatory surveillance, document/record control, competence management and customer‑specific requirements.

• Degree in aerospace, mechanical or industrial engineering, quality management, or equivalent relevant experience.

• Qualified Quality Auditor with demonstrated audit practice; lead auditor qualification is an advantage.

• Typically 5+ years in aerospace QMS, quality assurance, compliance or certification in a regulated manufacturing environment.