Head of Regulatory Compliance and Business Systems

Head of Regulatory Compliance and Business Systems

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. At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers.

One day you could be liaising with one of the world's largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands around the world! In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England. The purpose of the role is to provide technical support, work package collaboration, and project management across a range of Engineering projects.

• Lead the Quality Compliance Team
• Responsible for leading a team of Quality Auditors
• Interact cross‑functionally and cross‑BU and present to the Executive Team on all Quality Management System issues, with regular (weekly) contact with customers and regulatory bodies on quality issues.
• Lead Business Management System (BMS) projects from Safran Group
• Serve as focal point for Safety Management System (SMS) requirements

• Degree level or equivalent experience in an Engineering / Manufacturing related discipline.
• Lean / 6 Sigma knowledge and general improvement tools.
• In‑depth knowledge of Aerospace Regulations (e.g. EASA, FAA, AS9100).
• 8D analysis and report writing (desirable).
• Risk Analysis.
• Preferred AS9100 Lead Assessor, EASA Part 21/145, FAA 145 auditor.
• Experience dealing with regulatory authorities.
• Quality and production experience.
• Competent in Microsoft Office packages.
• Problem‑solving skills (including 8D, 5 whys).
• Leadership and/or management qualification.

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!

• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays
• Benefits programme, including cycle‑to‑work, technology savings, retail discounts
• Career progression opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses
• Family‑friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, parental leave and flexible working
• Equality & Diversity initiatives with internal groups for workplace engagement and involvement
• STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and charitable activities for all

Travel may be required but is rarely necessary (UK/International).

Llantarnam Industrial Park, Llantarnam NP44 3HQ
Cwmbran
Wales, United Kingdom