Our client, a prominent organisation in the aerospace industry, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Compliance and Continuous Improvement Director to join their team. This is a newly created position within the senior management team of their Landing Gear MRO operations, offering exciting opportunities for career development and contribution to the company's success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure regulatory compliance by working with the Accountable Manager for Quality. Oversee Compliance activities referenced in the Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE).
- Ensure compliance with UK Legislation and SAFRAN Group Standards for Health, Safety, and Environment. Promote HS&E initiatives and address risks and accidents on-site.
- Manage and facilitate Engineering and Continuous Improvement activities, including strategy design and project implementation to enhance processes.
- Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement, fostering engagement and leading change management activities.
- Oversee the framework for training, delivery, maintenance of the training/skills matrix, competence reviews, and more.
Job Requirements:
- Proven leadership and strategic thinking with the ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge and experience of working with aviation regulators (CAA, EASA, FAA) and Part 145 regulations.
- Awareness of AS9100 assessment tools.
- In-depth knowledge of Aerospace Overhaul processes.
- Familiarity with Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) and Repair Concession (RC) processes.
- Experience in Continuous Improvement, preferably as a Blackbelt (certified or working towards), with strong statistical and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of energy and decarbonisation practices (with support from training).
- NEBOSH qualification or equivalent knowledge.
- Working knowledge of ISO OHSAS 18001, BSI ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 Management Systems and Safran HSE Standards.
Benefits:
- Early finish on Fridays for a better work-life balance.
- 25 days of holiday plus UK Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell days.
- Annual bonus and share scheme options to reward your contributions.
- Generous pension scheme with up to 8% matched contributions and life assurance at 4x your salary.
- Onsite parking, EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities.
- Flexible benefits and working options, enhanced maternity and family friendly benefits.
If you are a strategic leader with experience in quality, compliance, and continuous improvement, and are looking for an exciting opportunity within the aerospace sector, our client would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a growing and innovative team.
