NPI Engineer

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer - NPI
Fareham

At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision

We are looking for talented individuals to join our Manufacturing engineering team as a Manufacturing Engineer at our Safran Helicopter Engines site based in Faream.

Safran Helicopter Engines are the world's leading manufacturer of rotorcraft turbines and the only one dedicated exclusively to this market. Our UK facility is the European Maintenance Centre Hub for the SHE Group, performing level 1 to level 3 maintenance and repairs on complex helicopter engine components. Our experienced teams partner with our broad, global customer base, providing both technical expertise and broader support in both the fixed wing and rotary wing markets.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with extra days at key service milestones (5, 10, 20, 30, 40 years)
• Flexitime with the chance to finish early on Fridays (role dependent)
• Onsite amenities: free parking, canteen with subsidised lunch, barista coffee, bike storage, and showers
• 7% company pension contribution from day one
• Health Cash Plan after probation
• Enhanced family friendly benefits (maternity, paternity), and employee assistance programme
• Share purchase scheme after three months' service
• Up to 5% annual bonus

Your Role

The New Part Introduction (NPI) Engineer will be instrumental in the transition of new and modified products from design through to production.

This role encompasses the industrialization of design changes for existing products, the introduction of new products into our manufacturing operations, and ensuring robust configuration control.

The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams including commercial, purchasing, and operations to facilitate seamless product introductions and enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Industrialization of Design Changes
- Evaluate and implement design changes for existing products to improve manufacturability and performance.
- Develop and document manufacturing processes, work instructions, and quality assurance protocols for design changes.
- Coordinate cross-departmental input to ensure changes meet cost, quality, and delivery goals.

2. New Product Introduction:
- Lead the transition of new products from the design phase through to production, ensuring alignment with manufacturing capabilities.
- Develop detailed project plans that include risk assessments, resources, timelines, and budget considerations.
- Oversee prototype builds, pilot runs, and production ramp-up to full-scale manufacturing.

3. Configuration Control
- Establish and manage configuration control processes to ensure product consistency and traceability.
- Maintain documentation and records relating to product designs, revisions, and manufacturing changes.
- Ensure all stakeholders are informed of configuration changes and understand their implications.

4. Stakeholder Liaison
- Collaborate with commercial teams to ensure product specifications align with customer requirements.
- Work closely with purchasing to select materials and components that meet technical and cost requirements.
- Coordinate with operations to integrate new products and process improvements into the production environment efficiently.

5. Continuous Improvement:
- Analyse and evaluate manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for cost reduction and quality improvement.
- Propose and implement process optimizations based on data-driven insights.

Here, we craft excellence together.

We understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

Why Safran?

• A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.

• Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.

• Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.

• Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.

• A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

Get involved:

We have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.

Desired profile

What You'll Bring

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in product engineering, preferably in the aerospace sector or a similar regulated business sector.
- Experience with configuration management and documentation systems.

-Experience of:
- Project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Skills:
- Experience of APQP process would be advantageous
- Experience of PPAP industrialisation process would be advantageous
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and practices.
- Familiarity with quality standards and regulatory requirements in aerospace manufacturing or a similarly regulated business sector.

About SAFRAN

Safran Helicopter Engines are the world's leading manufacturer of rotorcraft turbines and the only one dedicated exclusively to this market. Our UK facility is the European Maintenance Centre Hub for the SHE Group, performing level 1 to level 3 maintenance and repairs on complex helicopter engine components. Our experienced teams partner with our broad, global customer base, providing both technical expertise and broader support in both the fixed wing and rotary wing markets.