Head of Technical Audit; H​/F - SAFRAN GB Limited

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés.

Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Seats est l'un des principaux fabricants mondiaux de sièges d'avion, tant pour l'équipage que pour les passagers. 1 million de sièges d'avion fabriqués par Safran Seats sont actuellement en service dans les flottes aériennes du monde entier.

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. The purpose of the Head of Technical Audit role is to act as the primary focal point in SGB Engineering for all aspects related to the Safran Seats Technical Audit (TA) function, i.e. Ensure Master Engineering Reviews (MER) and associated Part design reviews for each development project are held on time and in line.

Ensure the Review Action Item Lists (RAILs) are generated and followed up until completion. Be an active member of the TA network, and communicate pro-actively on best practices. Act as the independent reviewer of the technical designs at each MER, and identify improvements or feedback as needed. Generate the On Time Treatment (OTT) KPI based on the closure of all actions from MERs held in SGB.

Ensures execution of the TA mission within SGB in line with TA processes and procedures. Identifies all necessary improvements within SGB to ensure the TA missions are fully achieved.

• The role demands a high level of experience and competence in engineering design and management plus all associated processes.
  • Engineering degree
  • Suitable engineering design and management experience in an Aerospace product development environment preferably.
  • In-depth knowledge of all engineering disciplines and be able to find suitable solutions to fulfill all of those necessary aspects when a particular technical problem arises.
  • A good level of technical knowledge is required in:
    Mechanical design, Electrical design, Electronic control systems and actuation, Stress analysis, Dynamic and static testing, and understanding of results, Current industry standards, including all relevant FAA, EASA & CAA regulations, Airframer requirements and processes.
  Closes all tasks under the TA mission, generates the OTT KPI, ensures compliance with TA processes and procedures.

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible and inclusive. As part of our commitment with Disability Confident Employers, we may offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

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