Aerospace Continuous Improvement Engineer — Lean Six Sigma

Safran; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension salary sacrifice

Private medical cover

Life Assurance

Share save schemes

Safran University training

Job summary

Safran Seats in the UK is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead Lean and Six Sigma projects across the plant, advancing One Safran standards and driving efficiency. You will plan, coordinate and deliver improvement initiatives aligned with sustainability goals.

You will apply Kaizen, 5S and Value Stream Mapping, partner with cross-functional teams, and mentor teams through change management while delivering measurable results.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping).
• Understanding of project management frameworks.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis, problem solving tools, and change management techniques.
• Proven experience in leading and delivering continuous improvement projects at a plant or business-unit level.
• Hands-on experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence initiatives, with certification.

Responsibilities

• Champion the Implementation of 'One Safran' standards by ensuring consistent use of relevant project management methodologies and tools across all improvement initiatives.
• Promote Best Practice through sharing, embedding and reinforcing project management best practices to drive standardisation.
• Project Planning and Coordination by developing and managing project plans, including objectives, timelines, deliverables and risk management.
• Monitoring progress and compliance by tracking milestones and timely delivery of results.
• Governance and Reporting through ensuring robust project governance, providing regular updates, and reporting progress against KPIs using templates and dashboards.
• Ensure all Operational Excellence activities are conducted with a focus on environmental responsibility and sustainability.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

5S

Value Stream Mapping

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Change management

Six Sigma Green Belt

Education

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Job description

Safran Seats in the UK is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead Lean and Six Sigma projects across the plant, advancing One Safran standards and driving efficiency. You will plan, coordinate and deliver improvement initiatives aligned with sustainability goals.

You will apply Kaizen, 5S and Value Stream Mapping, partner with cross-functional teams, and mentor teams through change management while delivering measurable results.