Engineering Site Lead 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 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. Reference 2026-171770 Position description Domain Research, design and development Job field / Job profile Industrial engineering - Special processes engineering Job title Engineering Site Lead Employment type Permanent Professional category Professional, Engineer & Manager Part time / Full time Full-time Job description Role Purpose: The Engineering Site Lead is the technical authority for the site, accountable for the integrity, safety, performance, and future capability of all engineered systems and assets. This role is not manufacturing-focused. It exists to ensure that complex technical infrastructure, plant, and systems are designed, operated, maintained, and improved to the highest engineering standards, while meeting regulatory, safety, and commercial requirements. You will combine hands-on technical credibility with leadership, setting engineering direction rather than reacting to problems. Technical Authority & Governance Act as the site's senior engineering authority, signing off technical decisions, standards, and risk acceptance Own site engineering governance, ensuring compliance with relevant codes, legislation, and industry standards Interface with regulators, auditors, insurers, and external technical bodies Lead technical risk assessments and ensure risks are properly engineered out-not administratively managed Engineered Systems Ownership Full lifecycle ownership of site technical systems (e.g. electrical, mechanical, controls, instrumentation, HVAC, pressure systems, utilities, specialist plant) Ensure systems are designed, commissioned, operated, and maintained in line with original design intent and evolving site requirements Challenge legacy design assumptions and drive modernisation where systems are no longer fit for purpose Reliability, Integrity & Asset Management Set the technical strategy for asset integrity, reliability and life-extension Lead failure investigations and complex root cause analysis Define preventative, predictive and condition-based maintenance philosophies Own asset health, obsolescence management, and long-term replacement planning Technical Projects & Change Technical sponsor for site engineering projects and modifications Ensure change is managed through robust engineering change control (MOC) Review and approve designs, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation Ensure CAPEX delivers genuine engineering value, not short-term fixes Engineering Standards & Continuous Improvement Define and maintain site engineering standards and best practice Drive continuous improvement through data, engineering insight, and new technologies Champion digital tools, automation, and modern maintenance/reliability techniques where appropriate Team Leadership & Capability Lead and develop a team of engineers and technical specialists Build deep technical capability, not just task completion Mentor engineers and act as a role model for engineering judgement and professionalism Ensure appropriate succession and skills coverage across disciplines But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.) - Competitive salary - Car or car allowance - 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 Candidate skills & requirements Degree-qualified in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or similar) Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) strongly preferred Significant experience in a technical engineering environment (e.g. energy, aerospace, defence, utilities, data centres, laboratories, complex facilities) Proven experience as a technical authority or senior engineer responsible for complex systems Strong knowledge of engineering standards, safety legislation, and asset integrity principles Comfortable challenging senior stakeholders with evidence-based engineering judgement Position location Job location Europe, UK, England, West Midlands City (-ies) Stafford Road WV10 7EH Wolverhampton