Aerospace Industrialisation Project Lead

Safran; Ogmore-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Fridays

Competitive salary and annual bonus

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Strong Pension scheme

Professional development and mentoring

Onsite parking and facilities

Family-friendly workplace policies

Job summary

Safran Landing Systems Gloucester site seeks a proactive project leader to spearhead end-to-end industrial transfer and industrialisation programs, ensuring REACh compliance and continuity of supply. You will coordinate with engineering, quality, procurement and operations to align timelines, budgets and quality standards.

This role offers exposure to a global aerospace leader, with opportunities to drive continuous improvement, deliver clear dashboards to senior management, and mentor

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience within a manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, or industrial environment.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and influence positive outcomes.
• Experience managing project plans, timelines, risks, and performance reporting to deliver successful business objectives.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, using data to support decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
• PRINCE2 or an equivalent project management qualification is desirable.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to build effective relationships across all levels of the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end industrial transfer, industrialisation, and REACh compliance projects according to Safran's processes, timelines, and quality standards.
• Coordinate and influence cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain) to deliver project objectives and milestones.
• Manage and control project schedules and risks, ensuring proactive escalation and swift issue resolution.
• Oversee supplier performance during industrial transfers, maintaining continuity of supply, quality, and cost control.
• Analyse data and produce clear project reports and dashboards, providing visibility of progress to senior management.
• Support continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and implementing corrective actions.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Planning and scheduling

Data-driven decision making

PRINCE2

Communication skills

Job description

Safran Landing Systems Gloucester site seeks a proactive project leader to spearhead end-to-end industrial transfer and industrialisation programs, ensuring REACh compliance and continuity of supply. You will coordinate with engineering, quality, procurement and operations to align timelines, budgets and quality standards.

This role offers exposure to a global aerospace leader, with opportunities to drive continuous improvement, deliver clear dashboards to senior management, and mentor