Head of Quality

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ''World's Best Companies 2025'' ranking. Join Safran Aerosystems: an international leader in aviation safety, fluid management and fuel systems. Our strength? Innovating to enhance flight safety (oxygen systems, evacuation systems, flotation systems) and driving the transition toward decarbonized aviation through sustainable fuels. 6,200 employees, operations in 7 countries, and one shared objective: a safer sky.

Safran Aerosystems Services UK is seeking an experienced Head of Quality to lead our Quality function and ensure the highest standards of compliance, safety, and operational excellence across our aerospace maintenance and repair operations. This is a key leadership role responsible for maintaining regulatory approvals, managing the Quality Management System, leading audit activities, and acting as the primary interface with aviation authorities, customers, and senior stakeholders.

If you're passionate about aviation safety, regulatory compliance, and building a culture of continuous improvement, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of quality within a world-leading aerospace organisation. About the Role As Head of Quality, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for all Quality and Compliance activities across the business. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements including Part 145, CAA, EASA, and FAA approvals, while driving continuous improvement across quality systems, processes, and operational performance.

Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Customers, Suppliers, and Regulatory Authorities, you will play a critical role in safeguarding compliance, customer confidence, and flight safety.

Key Responsibilities Quality & Compliance Leadership
- Lead the Quality Management System and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.

- Act as the primary quality focal point for regulatory authorities and customers.

- Maintain and manage Part 145 approvals and quality certifications.

- Ensure compliance with AS9100, EN9110, CAA, EASA, FAA, and company requirements.

- Provide independent oversight of operational quality performance. Audit & Regulatory Management
- Develop and manage internal and external audit programmes.

- Lead regulatory, customer, and certification audits.

- Manage audit findings through to effective closure.

- Ensure the organisation remains audit-ready at all times.

- Monitor regulatory changes and implement required actions. Flight Safety & Risk Management
- Lead quality investigations and root cause analysis activities.

- Manage occurrence reporting and safety-related quality events.

- Identify, assess, and mitigate quality and compliance risks.

- Promote a strong quality and safety culture throughout the organisation. Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Lead, coach, and develop the Quality team.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

-Partner with operational leaders to improve quality performance and process effectiveness.

- Establish meaningful quality KPIs and performance metrics.

- Support strategic business objectives through robust governance and compliance. Why Safran? A global presence:
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