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Quality Continuous Improvement Lead

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General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense 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 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

Reference

2026-176452

Position description

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Quality - Quality management

Job title

Quality Continuous Improvement Lead

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Quality Continuous Improvement Lead is responsible supporting the improvement roadmap development, implementation and leadership of the quality improvement and transformation plans, including QUA governance rhythms supporting the VP Quality

Working cross-Functionally across Safran Seats GB Ltd and in liaison with sister Business Units in France and the US.

In addition, the incumbent will oversee a number of local improvement initiatives from concept to delivery across processes, systems and people.

This role will be leading and coaching the staff in the development, development and improvement of standards, driving our improvement journey.

Lead and champion strategic initiatives to drive organisational change, utilising industry-standard change management frameworks.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop the strategic roadmap for implementation and execution of the Quality strategy within Safran Seats GB (SGB), liaising and working with all levels of SGB as well as benchmarking with Quality personnel in Safran Seats France and US.

• This role demands experience in both transformation and leadership, to ensure effective implementation and participation at all levels of the Business.

• Implement One Safran Quality Referential processes, Operational Excellence standards and Best Practices to drive effective implementation of the Quality transformation activities

• The role requires technical problem solving, competency in being able to quickly understand technical issues and help with their resolution via coaching and expertise in problem solving tools, and ability to coach and support others

• Define roadmap, planning, and progression of the Digital Strategy for Quality

• Support the VP Quality, establish and enforce robust governance framework across multiple fields

• Develop Quality metrics that underpin and enhance operational efficiency and quality performance

• Undertake benchmarking for the strategic projects/activities, making recommendations backed by robust analysis

• Manage and report the progress of strategic Quality activities to the VP Quality, Seats GB Excom and Seats Company Level

• Work closely with existing Supply Chain, CI, and Engineering Transformation Managers for cross functional project deployment

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

What We'll Offer

• As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

• Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.

• Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.

• Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme

• 4 x Life Assurance

• Annual Bonus

• Car allowance

• Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.

• Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme

• Annual share save schemes.

• Option for hybrid and flexible working arrangements

• Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools

• Get involved in our corporate social responsibility activities from sustainability initiatives, charity and fundraising, volunteering days, or supporting STEM activities at local schools and colleges nurturing the next generation of talent

Candidate skills & requirements

• Degree level or equivalent in an Engineering / Manufacturing related discipline.

• Lean / 6 Sigma knowledge and general improvement tools

• Experience in aerospace (or similar) quality processes and procedures including QRQC and APQP

• Problem solving skills (8D, 5 why, RPO, QRAP)

• Quality and production experience

• Competent in MS packages

• Leadership and / or management qualification

• Effective communicator with an ability to establish good working relationships at all levels.

• Strategic and analytical thinking

• Change management & influencing skills

• Ability to manage and prioritise workload

• Project management and reporting skills

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England, South West

City (-ies)

Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ Cwmbran