Overview
The Engineering, Compliance & CI Director is a newly created position within the senior management team of our Landing Gear MRO operations. You will develop and execute local strategies whilst embedding our values through your leadership, contributing to a positive, improvement‑based culture. The role oversees regulatory compliance (H&S and Quality) and adherence to technical standards while improving processes across the organisation to enhance performance and support operational excellence.
Responsibilities
* Develop and execute local strategies, embedding company values and fostering a positive, improvement‑based culture.
* Oversee regulatory compliance and ensure adherence to technical standards across the organisation.
* Lead strategy and execution of core MRO business operations, including Quality, HSE, CI/Engineering, cultural change and process excellence.
* Maintain compliance with UK legislation and SAFRAN Group standards, ensuring the safety of all site personnel.
* Act as Energy/Carbon Reduction lead, promoting the HS&E agenda and driving robust analysis and actions to mitigate risks and accidents on site.
* Manage and facilitate Engineering & Continuous Improvement activities (including IS projects), accountable for strategy design and project implementation.
* Champion a company‑wide culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement through engagement and change management activities.
* Own the training framework: training delivery, maintenance of the training/skills matrix, and competence reviews.
* Provide leadership, influence and motivation to cross‑functional teams at all levels of the organisation.
Qualifications
* Proven leader and strategic thinker, capable of influencing and motivating cross‑functional teams.
* Experience working with aviation regulators (CAA, EASA, FAA) and Part 145 regulations.
* Awareness of AS9100 assessment tools and continuous improvement experience; Blackbelt certification desired or working towards.
* Strong statistical and analytical skills.
* Knowledge of energy and decarbonisation, prepared to support training in this area.
* Preferably qualified NEBOSH or equivalent safety qualification.
* Working knowledge of ISO OHSAS 18001, BSI ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 Management Systems and Safran HSE Standards.
* In‑depth knowledge of Aerospace Overhaul processes, Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) and Repair Concession (RC) processes.
Company Profile
Safran is an international high‑technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence 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. With 100,000 employees and sales of €27.3 billion in 2024, Safran holds world‑and‑regional leadership positions across its core markets. Safran Landing Systems is a world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, covering the entire life cycle of its products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair. The company partners with more than 25 airframes, supporting over 35,000 aircraft and enabling more than 100,000 landings every day.
Benefits
* Early finish on a Friday.
* 25 days of holiday plus UK Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell days.
* Annual bonus and share scheme options.
* Generous pension scheme with up to 8% matched contributions and life assurance at 4× salary.
* Onsite parking, EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage and shower facilities.
* Flexible benefits and working options, including enhanced maternity and family‑friendly benefits.
EEO Statement
We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of their age, 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.
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