What's special about us? 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. Why us? Operating worldwide, Safran Helicopter Engines employ 5,900 people and have more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries, and 22,000 engines in service. Located in Fareham on the South Coast of the UK, we've been a leader in the aerospace market for over 80 years, with a reputation for putting our customers first. Supporting both the civil and military markets, our UK facility is the European Maintenance Centre Hub for the Safran Helicopter Engines Group. What will I be doing? 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. What's my next step? Please apply via the website and if you have what we are looking for, a member of our talent acquisition team will be in touch. Diversity & Inclusion 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. 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 you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role. We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of their identity or background. If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation please get in touch for an informal chat. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible. But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.) As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy a wide range of benefits, including: -25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with extra days at key service milestones (5, 10, 20, 30, 40 years) -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 -Company sick pay -Access to a benefits portal: life assurance, cycle to work, retail discounts, healthcare, wellbeing, lifestyle benefits and more -Green Travel Scheme: earn points for sustainable commuting, redeemable for Amazon vouchers -Development opportunities through Safran University and internal training -Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work and Octopus EV (after probation) -Involvement in sustainability, charity, volunteering, and networks including Diversity@Safran, Women@Safran, and our Men's Health Network What do you need from me? - 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. - 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.