APQP Specialist - 12m Inside IR35 Contractor

In order to develop and expand the capabilities of SAFRAN Engineering Services in the UK, we are looking for a Contractor to support as an APQP Specialist. This position will be based full time in Pitstone, Hertfordshire and will be on an Inside IR35 basis only for 12 months.

You will ensure engineering designs meet safety, regulatory (EASA, CAA) and customer requirements before production commences, focusing on risk mitigation and process compliance.

You are responsible for maintaining design assurance oversight in line with Part 21J airworthiness requirements and Design Organization Handbook (DOH) requirements applicable to the customer product line defining company processes and procedures, primarily working towards ensuring 100% compliance with airworthiness.

You will engage with production, engineering, configuration and support functions focusing on defect prevention, root cause analysis and continuous improvement using tools as APQP, FMEA and SPC.