Engineering, Compliance & CI Director 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 Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. Its expertise covers the entire life cycle of its products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair. The company has partnerships with more than 25 airframers in civil, regional, commercial and military transport, supporting more than 35,000 aircraft and making over 100,000 landings every day Reference 2025-165857 Position description Domain Production Job field / Job profile General managers - General manager Job title Engineering, Compliance & CI Director Employment type Permanent Professional category Professional, Engineer & Manager Part time / Full time Full-time Job description The Engineering, Compliance & CI Director is a newly created position within the senior management team of our Landing Gear MRO operations. You'll develop and execute local strategies whilst embedding our values through your Leadership, contributing to a positive, improvement-based culture. As part of your role, you'll oversee regulatory compliance (H&S and Quality) and adherence to technical standards whilst improving processes across the organisation to enhance performance and support operational excellence. You'll have opportunities to learn and progress, with investment being made on site it's an exciting time to join our growing local team! Looking after the people who make Safran great is a priority for us. We offer a range of benefits designed to support you, both in and outside of work: - We value your time: We have an early finish on a Friday, giving you time to recharge. - Time to unwind: Start with 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days to fit your needs. - Sharing in our success: We believe in rewarding your contributions with an annual bonus and share scheme options. - Planning for your future: We offer a generous pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary. - Making your work life easier: Enjoy onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities. - Flexibility that works for you: We offer a wide range of flexible benefits and working options (role dependant), enhanced maternity and family friendly benefits, because we know everyone's needs are different. What will I be doing? It's a multifaceted role, where you'll be accountable for both strategy & execution of some of our core MRO business operations, including: - Quality - Working with the Accountable Manager to ensure regulatory compliance. Day-to-day oversight of Compliance activities referenced in our Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE). - HSE - Responsible for compliance to UK Legislation and SAFRAN Group Standards. Ensuring the Health and Safety of those working on site. Energy/Carbon Reduction lead. Proactively promote the HS&E agenda with the HSE Lead by developing plans, campaigns, identify training needs, participate in committees. Complete robust analysis and actions to address risks and any accidents on-site - CI/Engineering - Manage and facilitate Engineering & Continuous Improvement activities (including IS projects) and initiatives across the organisation with accountability for strategy design and project implementation to enhance processes. - Cultural change - Champion a company-wide culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement by fostering engagement and leading change management activities. - Process Excellence - You have overall responsibility for the framework (training, delivery, maintenance of the training/skills matrix, competence reviews, 4* Trainers) But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.) Who are Safran Landing Systems? We are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end: design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair. We're at the forefront of aerospace technology, creating safer, more sustainable aviation for the next generation of aerospace. It's easy to take flying for granted, or forget the incredible amount of technical skills, capability and co-ordination required to create an aircraft. At Safran, we never take it for granted. Our people's talents and skills come together to make the feat of flying possible. Here, you can create an impact you're proud of, where you're rewarded for your dedication and willingness to learn. Candidate skills & requirements What do I need to succeed in the role? You'll need to be a proven leader & strategic thinker, with the ability to lead, influence, and motivate cross-functional teams at all levels of the organisation. We can provide training on Safran specific product & processes, but you'll need to be equipped with the ability to analyse complex situations, identify opportunities and threats, and translate strategic goals into operational plans. - Knowledge and experience of working with aviation regulators (CAA, EASA, FAA) and Part 145 regulations. - Awareness of AS9100 assessment tools. - In-depth knowledge of Aerospace Overhaul processes - Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) and Repair Concession (RC) process knowledge. - Continuous Improvement experience, ideally Blackbelt (certified or working towards). Strong statistical and analytical skills - Energy and decarbonisation knowledge (prepared to support through training) - Knowledge of (and preferably qualified) in NEBOSH - Working knowledge of ISO OHSAS 18001, BSI ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 Management Systems and Safran HSE Standards. 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 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. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible. Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call. Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check Join Safran and discover what we could achieve, together. Position location Job location Europe, UK, England City (-ies) Gloucester