NPI Manufacturing Engineer 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 Nacelles designs, integrates and provides support and after-sales service for aircraft nacelles. The company is a global leader in the market for commercial aircraft with more than 100 seats, business aircraft and regional aircraft. At the cutting edge of technology, Safran Nacelles offers nacelles that are ever more integrated with the engine, aerodynamic, lightweight with advanced acoustic treatments in order to contribute to the reduction of CO2 and noise emissions from aircraft. Reference 202966-176378 Position description Domain Production Job field / Job profile Industrial engineering - Composite processes engineering Job title NPI Manufacturing Engineer Employment type Permanent Professional category Professional, Engineer & Manager Part time / Full time Full-time Job description NPI Manufacturing Engineer Burnley Safran - Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision About Safran Nacelles: Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long-range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. We were voted the 28rd best worldwide employer in 2022 by Forbes. Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employer in Burnley. Your Role: The NPI Manufacturing Engineer is a key role within our Safran Nacelles site in Burnley! You'll work as part of a collaborative Engineering team to define and develop manufacturing processes, with the aim of ensuring all processes are consistent and compliant with specifications and 'One Safran' standards. Key responsibilities: - Design manufacturing processes with a Takt/Flow philosophy and ergonomic risks in mind - Create and validate standard operating procedures, work instruction sheets, quality control points, methods of inspection and controls approval authorities for engineering disciplines - Create routes, BOMS, master layouts, tooling requests, data sheets, COS's and production support drawings - Ensure that the design of the process meets the defined targets (quality, cost, delivery) - Provide technical guidance to suppliers (internal and external) - Plan, drive and coordinate the activities contributing to the industrial product validation - Represent manufacturing engineering with the customer, in coordination with Industrial Programme Manager - Establish global manufacturing process concepts, participate in the selection of plant and equipment and the preparation of factory layouts, and support the definition of detailed workplace layouts - Manage engineering risk within the UAP by using a PFMEA approach and through the use of SPC to ensure sustainability and a repeatable manufacturing process But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.) Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including: - 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a early Finish on Fridays (role dependant) - 25 days' holiday bank holidays (plus the option to buy an additional 5 days) - 10% employer pension contribution (5% employee contribution with the option to increase via salary exchange) - Flex-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month - 4X life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme - Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan - Excellent training, education, and development schemes - Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave - Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the company - Excellent on-site catering facilities providing subsidised hot and cold meals - Corporate membership at the Crow Wood Hotel & Spa: Use of fitness suites, classes, pool & sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member. - Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme: 24/7 mental health support, access to remote GP appointments, medical second options, and physiotherapy - Cycle to work scheme, along with a range of flexible benefits chosen by you! Candidate skills & requirements What You'll Bring: - Demonstrable stakeholder management within Programmes including support to Health & Safety, Digitalisation, Environmental initiatives - Sound understanding of the quantity and quality of the engineering definition to make an industrialisation and ability to work with this independently. - Demonstrable experience of DMAIC problem solving - Good working knowledge of manufacturing processes - Demonstrable experience of timely delivery (e.g. projects) with consideration of cost - Familiar with the information systems used in engineering and the supply chain: MRPII (ERP), Osmoz, and PLM systems. - Familiarity with Catia - BEng or equivalent - SAP reliability metrics 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 anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation. Why Safran? - A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries. - Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success. - Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further. - Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality. - A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence. Position location Job location Europe, UK, England, North West City (-ies) Burnley Candidate criteria Additional Languages preferred English (Fluent)