Manufacturing Engineering Lead M/F

Job Description:

What does the role look like?

Were seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Lead to take on a key leadership role within our Wolverhampton site. Youll lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers—covering system engineers and module support engineers—supporting production areas and delivering high-impact project work packages. As a skilled people manager, youll be responsible for driving performance, supporting technical excellence, and leading improvement initiatives across manufacturing systems, technology, and processes.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

•tLead and coordinate a team of technical contributors to deliver against business and engineering objectives.
•tSet policy deployment goals and ensure alignment across your team to drive strategic outcomes.
•tDevelop and manage annual engineering plans, ensuring successful delivery of agreed objectives and KPIs.
•tRepresent the Manufacturing Engineering (ME) function at Tier process reviews and business project reviews.
•tOversee the commissioning and quality assurance of work packages related to production and system improvement.
•tDrive best practice across manufacturing areas, establishing and upholding high standards.
•tCoach, manage, and review performance of engineering staff, including supporting recruitment, training, progression, and succession planning.
•tLead multi-functional teams to resolve complex manufacturing issues.
•tManage risks and issues related to achieving engineering and business goals.
•tSupport the Head of Manufacturing Engineering in building a best-in-class ME function.
•tEnsure accurate documentation and system transactions in line with customer and financial requirements.
•tProvide regular progress updates to senior stakeholders on engineering and project performance.

Job Requirements:

Essential skills:

•\tExperience of aerospace manufacturing, assembly, or test.
•\tProject management experience.
•\tHNC or equivalent in Mechanical or Production Engineering.

Desirable skills:

•\tDegree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business Management.
•\tUnderstanding of manufacturing concepts and processes.
•\tProject management qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, APMP).
•\tExperience leading and developing technical teams.
•\tKnowledge of Lean principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
•\tProficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Job Ident #: 161817

Company Details

Safran

2, Boulevard du General Martial Valin
Paris, Ile-De-France France, International 75724 International
www.safran-group.com

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Job Info

Location

Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Safran

2, Boulevard du General Martial Valin
Paris, Ile-De-France France, International 75724 International
www.safran-group.com