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 Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.
What do we offer?
Competitive salary
Company performance bonus scheme
Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
Private medical insurance
Comprehensive health cash plan
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)
Structured training & opportunities to progress
What does the role look like?
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be the recognised point of contact for manufacturing-related improvements within your area. You will focus on developing and improving manufacturing processes to ensure products are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. The role plays a key part in driving continuous improvement, supporting operations, and enabling robust, repeatable manufacturing processes.
What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?
Lead and support continuous improvement activities using data and lean tools to improve safety, quality, cost and delivery.
Manage and implement process changes resulting from engineering design updates and engineering release notes (ERN/ECR).
Support product manufacturability through process development, tooling design (simple to moderate), validation and first article inspection.
Act as the manufacturing focal point for quality issues, supporting root cause analysis, scrap reduction and corrective actions.
Drive structured problem-solving activities and support risk reduction initiatives for identified products and processes.
Maintain manufacturing documentation, routings and configuration-controlled items.
Support audits, TPM documentation, risk assessments and ergonomic assessments where required.
Provide support for customer visits and contribute to the training and mentoring of operations staff and apprentices.
What will you bring to the role?
Essential skills:
Degree or apprenticeship trained in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Proven experience in a manufacturing engineering environment.
Strong problem-solving skills with knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Desirable skills:
Experience supporting quality investigations and root cause analysis activities.
Project management and organisational skills.
Effective communication and collaboration skills within cross-functional teams