New Production Introduction (NPI) Engineer – Safran Helicopter Engines
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Location: Fareham, United Kingdom.
Overview
Safran Helicopter Engines is the world’s leading manufacturer of rotorcraft turbines and the sole specialist dedicated exclusively to this market. Our UK facility, the European Maintenance Centre Hub for the SHE Group, performs level‑1 to level‑3 maintenance and repairs on complex helicopter engine components. Our experienced teams partner with a global customer base, delivering technical expertise and support in both fixed‑wing and rotary‑wing markets.
Key Responsibilities
* Industrialization of Design Changes
o Evaluate and implement design changes for existing products to improve manufacturability and performance.
o Develop and document manufacturing processes, work instructions, and quality assurance protocols for design changes.
o Coordinate cross‑departmental input to ensure changes meet cost, quality and delivery goals.
* New Product Introduction
o Lead the transition of new products from design through to production, ensuring alignment with manufacturing capabilities.
o Develop detailed project plans including risk assessment, resources, timeline and budget considerations.
o Oversee prototype builds, pilot runs and production ramp‑up to full‑scale manufacturing.
* Configuration Control
o Establish and manage configuration control processes to ensure product consistency and traceability.
o Maintain documentation and records relating to design revisions and manufacturing changes.
o Ensure all stakeholders are informed of configuration changes and understand their implications.
* Stakeholder Liaison
o Collaborate with commercial teams to align product specifications with customer requirements.
o Work closely with purchasing to select materials and components meeting technical and cost requirements.
o Coordinate with operations to integrate new products and process improvements into the production environment efficiently.
* Continuous Improvement
o Analyse and evaluate manufacturing processes to identify cost‑reduction and quality‑improvement opportunities.
o Propose and implement process optimisations based on data‑driven insights.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience in a similar role.
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in product engineering, preferably in aerospace or a similarly regulated sector.
* Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and techniques.
* Experience with AS9100 FAIR process is essential.
* Experience with configuration management and documentation systems.
* Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
* Additional experience with APQP and PPAP industrialisation processes is advantageous.
* Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and practices.
* Familiarity with quality standards and regulatory requirements in aerospace manufacturing or a similarly regulated sector.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays) with an additional day for every 10 years’ service.
* Flexitime – accrue up to contractual hours and option to leave from 12:30 pm on Friday (role dependent).
* Hybrid working – on site 3 days per week, home 2 days (role dependent).
* On‑site restaurant with daily £1.50 lunch subsidy and Costa coffee.
* Generous pension – 7 % contributions (after 3 months).
* Health cash‑back scheme (after probation).
* Purchase of company shares (after 3 months).
* Annual bonus up to 5 % and company sick pay.
* Dedicated Benefits Portal with life assurance, cycle‑to‑work, retail discounts, healthcare and wellbeing services.
* Free parking.
* Green scheme – accrue points for eco‑friendly travel with Amazon voucher rewards.
Diversity and Inclusion
We want Safran Helicopter Engines UK to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through initiatives and staff networks, and we are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Helicopter Engines UK an inclusive place to work.
What’s my next step?
Please apply via the website. If you possess the required qualifications, a member of our talent acquisition team will contact you.
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