Quality Team Leader

Job Title Quality Team Leader
Location Gloucester, UK
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?
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead a team of supplier quality engineers specialising in Special Processes to deliver business goals while maintaining compliance and driving continual improvement in our supply chain and in-house production.

• Develop and deploy team of quality engineers
• Lead site activity to maintain site NADCAP accreditations including internal audit schedule and managing PRI audits
• Support development of improved processes taking into account industry best practises and Safran core values
• Represent the team and discipline within Quality and site management groups

Using your prior knowledge of Special Processes (Heat Treat, NDT, Shot peen, Chemical Processing, Coatings, Grinding, etc), evaluate, select and ensure ongoing compliance to new and existing Suppliers and In-house production.

• 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.
• Continuous Improvement Techniques (QRQC, FMEA, MSA, SPC, etc)
• Ensure efficient / effective closure of RCCA
• Involvement in FAIR / DVI reviews and approvals, incorporating APQP
• Promote and use Lean principles in all Special Processing activities
• Knowledge of Safran specifications / procedures an advantage
• Review and approve manufacturing data
• Update and maintain Quality databases and Sharepoint sites

The successful candidate will bring experience of both Special Processes and people management. 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.

What we will give you?

• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy/sell annual leave
• Annual bonus & Share scheme options
• Pension scheme (up to 8% match) and life assurance (4x salary)
• Onsite parking, including EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage and shower/changing facilities
• Our Benefits Portal offers a number of schemes including: cycle to work, technology & retail savings, access to healthcare & wellbeing services, discounted gym memberships and more!
• Global and local career progression opportunities and training & development programmes
• STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all
• Social events throughout the year, and access to Dowty Sports and Social clubs

Why us?
Safran was ranked globally as the world's third best employer in its sector by Forbes magazine in 2021.
Our employees are at the heart of our success and we work together towards Four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:

• We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business
• We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
• We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
• We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleague

What do you need from me?
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Lead Assessor qualified
• ISO9001, AS9100 and NADCAP experience essential
• Capability to become a NADCAP self auditor and Safran approved auditor in at least one special process commodity
• EASA Part 21 / 145 desirable
• Green / Black Belt desirable

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Proficient in MS Office
• Analytical thinker
• Structured and organised with attention to detail
• 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 mindset,
• 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
• Additional language skills an advantage
• Experienced team manager or supervisor with the ability to grow team capabilities and represent the function
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with all level of stakeholders

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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