Industrial Engineering Lead

Job description

At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers. One day you could be liaising with one of the world's largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands around the world!

In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.

The Industrial Engineering Lead will be required to:-

*Provide Engineering Support to the Assembly lines and manufacturing unit
*Drive team to ensure design for assembly/manufacture issues are highlighted and eliminated at every key stage of the programme. Lead lessons learnt sessions of previous design issues at the beginning of projects
*Facilitate problem solving activities
*Eliminating non-value adding activities - continuous Improvement
*Manage operations configuration tracker
*Support production readiness reviews
*Assist with ergonomic workshops
*Ensure compliance with the company's health and safety policy at all times
*Promote and encourage teams on 5S and lean principles, ensure wastes are eliminated during the design of the production process and the team is trained in the application of lean methodology
*Manage APQP & PPAP documentation are compiled and released at the correct level of quality and on time
*Ensure PFMEAS are reviewed and all actions are closed
*Ensure tools and equipment requirements are identified and budgeted for and specification documents capture not just functional requirements but ergonomic and health and safety requirements
*Recognise the need to carry out a route cause analysis to resolve an issue. Organise the required team and ensure the process is duly carried out
*Ensure department's document are properly controlled and periodically reviewed to keep them up to date
*Ensure compliance with the company's engineering change procedure
*Communicate effectively and professionally with customers and suppliers and ensure confidentiality of information is maintained at all times
*Manage work load distribution within the team to ensure effective and efficient use of resource
*Line management responsibility for recruitment, induction for new employees, ongoing performance management, absence, coaching, mentoring and giving feedback / recognition and support for wellbeing
*Carry out periodic performance development reviews (PDR's) of team members supporting employees with their professional development to achieve their career aspirations
*Encourage a culture of continuous improvement within the team
*Coach and mentor younger engineers
*Keep up to date with current and developing trends in the manufacturing industry

As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:
*33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
*Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.
*Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.
*Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme
*4 x Life Assurance
*Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.
*Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme
*Annual share save schemes.
*Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth.

This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks. While having unspent convictions may not necessarily prevent you from being employed, you are required to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. Only candidates who successfully pass these checks will be considered for employment.

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible and inclusive. As part of our commitment with Disability Confident Employers, we may offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Let us know if you need support to showcase your talents

Desired profile

Candidate Skills:
- HNC, HND, B.Eng. in Mechanical, Manufacturing or similar engineering OR gained through an apprenticeship in a relevant engineering
- Proven experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proven experience of leading and developing a technical team
- Experience of working within company and regulatory processes, standards and specifications
- Excellent knowledge of design for manufacture and assembly principles
- Good knowledge of manufacturing processes
- Good knowledge and application of Lean Six Sigma principles APQP & PPAP,
PFMEA
- 3D CAD modelling software
- CATIA 3D modelling software
- Ability to interpret 2D drawings
- CATIA 3D CAD modelling software
- Good leadership and team management skills
- Good organisational skills
- Attention to detail
- Presentation skills
- Project management
- Able to work well within a team
- Adaptable
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Good problem solving skills
- Ability to train and mentor younger engineers
- Willing to travel to support company objectives

About SAFRAN

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.