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 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 Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries.
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