Senior Industrialisation Engineer
Leighton Buzzard (Central Bedfordshire)
Job description
Senior Industrialisation Engineer
Vacancy details
General information
Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.
Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.
As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions.
Reference
2026-173985
Position description
Domain
Production
Job field / Job profile
Industrial engineering - Industrial methods & digital tools engineering
Job title
Senior Industrialisation Engineer
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Senior Industrialisation Engineer
Pitstone
Benefits: 8% Bonus, Excellent Pension, 33 Days Holiday, Dental, BUPA, Workplace nursery scheme, Midday finish on Fridays, Enhanced family friendly policies, Wellbeing programme, Employee assistance programme including health and finance, Onsite subsidised canteen
Skills: FMEA, DFM, DTC, APQP, PPAP, SPC, Takt time, Automation, Production improvement, Process development, Lean manufacturing, Root cause analysis
Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.
At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a 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.
We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Industrialisation team as a Senior Industrialisation Engineer at our Pitstone site.
At Safran, 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 and are proudly a Disability Confident Employer.
We also 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.
We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum essential requirements regardless of their identity or background. Please let us know in your cover letter if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible – including guaranteed interviews under the Disability Confident Scheme for those that qualify.
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What You'll Bring
Essential:
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Proven experience in a manufacturing environment, with hands-on experience with tooling, APQP & PPAP
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HNC/HND in Mechanical, Electronics or Production Engineering, or equivalent experience
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Ability to challenge design and manufacturing techniques to ensure DFM and DTC requirements are met
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Strong understanding of SPC and FMEA's
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Demonstrated experience of leading on process improvement activities
Desirable:
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Working knowledge of legislative requirements including REACH and HSE
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Experience in building strong relationships within a supply base to develop solutions that work for all parties
Position location
Job location
Europe, UK, England
City (-ies)
Pitstone