Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job description

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Company : Safran Landing Systems

Job field : Continuous improvement

Location : Gloucester , England , United Kingdom

Contract type : Permanent

Contract duration : Full-time

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Job Description

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.

Our Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisation partner with a range of global customers, working closely with major airlines such as British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air, Iberia, Vueling, Air Canada, Etihad and Qatar.

What will I be doing?

Reporting to the Continuous Improvement and Engineering Manager, the purpose of this role is to support the management and facilitation of continuous improvement projects and initiatives across the organisation. The successful candidate will work across functional departments to improve production and support processes in line with business needs and growth.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities include;

• Active involvement in project identification, prioritisation, progress monitoring, tracking of results and reporting findings across the organisation using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

• Ensure all completed continuous improvement projects are embedded and sustained

• Actively engage with peers internally and across the group to ensure best practice implementation

• Use agreed metrics to validate the requirement for projects and recommendation of resource allocation

• Support the Continuous Improvement and Engineering Manager to drive a culture of continuous improvement within the organisation

• Support operational performance enhancement through the application of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with cross functional teams working collaboratively to drive improvement programmes

• Project implementation and management

Complementary Description

Why us?

Our Gloucester site is a centre of excellence, dedicated to the maintenance, repair and overhaul of landing gears and associated components for civil, military and helicopter aircraft. With over 220 employees, the team support the overhaul of more than 350 legs per year, with a dedicated team of engineers to support customers on-wing when issues emerge in service. 

Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are 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 colleagues

Job Requirements

• Systematic problem solver with the ability to implement solutions, undertake root cause analysis and instigate/manage change

• Demonstrate competence of project delivery through application of continuous improvement practices

• Green belt qualified (not essential but desirable) aspiring to black belt or proven experience of project implementation

• Ability to manage and organise multiple projects at any one time

• Excellent communication skills to present effective and persuasive arguments/presentations on complex topics

• Good level of technical knowledge regarding continuous improvement methodologies

• Positive and proactive approach to challenges and change management

• A passion for continuous improvement with strong influencing skills

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Perseverance

Safran Landing Systems Services offers a range of benefits to support you in and out of the workplace:

• We work a shorter day on a Friday!

• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy and sell holiday

• Annual bonus & Share scheme options

• Pension scheme (up to 8% match) and life assurance (4x salary)

• Benefits portal - health and wellbeing, lifestyle, technology and self-development courses

• On-site parking, self-service restaurant and chill-out area with games

• Involvement in STEM and community activities, inter-company sporting events and wellbeing initiatives

What's my next step?

Please apply by uploading a CV and cover letter, 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.

Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check.

Specificity of the job

There is no regular travel required with this role

Locate your future workplace

Cheltenham Road EastGL2 9QL

Gloucester

England United Kingdom

92,000

employees worldwide

27

Number of countries where Safran is located

35

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Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.