Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations. We design, test, manufacture and assemble landing gear used on commercial aircraft including Airbus and Boeing, and UK military aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon. Gloucester is home to the UK division and has been a leader of cutting edge landing gear technology for over 90 years, since the innovative designs of Sir George Dowty. YOU can be a part of our legacy…
What will I be doing?
The purpose of this role is to support the program, industrial and quality teams to ensure surveillance KPI's are met. Working as part of a small, yet busy multi-disciplined team, you will: Use your prior knowledge of Special Processes (Heat Treat, NDT, Shot peen, Chemical Processing, Coatings, Grinding, etc) to evaluate, select and ensure ongoing compliance to new and existing Suppliers. Offer support during supplier selection and new program launches. Conduct Investigations and formally report findings within Safran and to our Customers using standard quality tools such as 8D, etc. Administer continuous Improvement Techniques (FMEA, Gauge R & R, SPC, etc). Ensure efficient / effective closure of RCCA. Support FAIR / DVI reviews and approvals, incorporating APQP. Provide support to internal teams as necessary. Promote and use Lean principles in all Special Processing activities. Review and approve manufacturing data. Update and maintain Quality systems and SharePoint sites. The successful candidate will bring experience of Special Processes. This role will be both technically and business focused, working closely with Subject matter experts to define Quality standards, exception management processes, and escalation processes as well as ensuring all systems / databases are managed with updated information as necessary. As the individual accountable for assigned areas of work, the role holder will deliver their audits in a timely manner, whilst continuing to align with all applicable stakeholders.
Job requirements
What do you need from me? Lead Assessor qualified. ISO9001, AS9100 and NADCAP experience essential. CAA Part 21 / 145 desirable.
PREFERRED SKILLS
Knowledge of Safran specifications / procedures / Systems an advantage. Proficient in MS Office. Analytical thinker. Structured and organised with attention to detail. Proficient Communicator at all levels. Ability to establish effective working relationships. Commercial awareness. Innovative Problem Solver. Team player but able to work on own initiative. Able to overlap tasks / multitask. Detail oriented, self-starter, completer-finisher mind-set. Must be able to work autonomously providing a key Supplier Support Role with minimal supervision. Rigorous attention to detail and quality conscious. Analytical skills, critical faculty and ability to synthesize. Excellent collaborative skills with ability to exhibit flexibility, diplomacy and resilience.
BEHAVIOURS
Team player, confident to challenge appropriately. Customer focused with a continual improvement mind-set. Personal and business integrity, doing the right thing. Honest, open, leadership, positive mind-set, robust, passionate.
COMPETENCIES
Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with all level of stakeholders. Securing timely results in a fluid environment whilst dealing with competing demands. Ability to deliver from start to finish with minimal oversight. Ability to multi-task, prioritise and where appropriate, escalate issues to resolution. Pragmatic and solutions driven.
What's my next step?
Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call.
Diversity & Inclusion
We want Safran Landing Systems to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Landing Systems an inclusive place to work.
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Specificity of the job
Gloucester based with occasional global travel to suppliers and other Safran sites.
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