Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer: APQP & Process Improvement

Safran Engineering Services UK Limited; Pitstone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Friday finish

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Death in service life insurance

PEGI Share Scheme

Career development

Onsite canteen

Job summary

Safran Engineering Services UK Limited in Pitstone is seeking an Industrial / Manufacturing Engineer to lead improvements across legacy projects, focusing on efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.

You will work with cross-functional teams, drive APQP activities, develop process documentation, and support tooling and equipment needs to enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a quality engineering or industrial engineering role, particularly in aerospace or a related field
• Strong understanding of APQP processes and methodologies
• Strong industrial background
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with industry standards and quality tools (FMEA, 8D, SPC, etc.)
• Ability to analyze data and metrics to drive decision-making
• Ability to train the trainees
• Experience managing projects and meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Motivated and excellent team player
• Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to quality improvement
• Be located in the UK and can provide evidence of the right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement and implement changes
• Design, evaluate, and optimize manufacturing workflows and layouts
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to develop process documentation and standards
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Support the implementation of new technologies and methodologies in manufacturing
• Act as a technical resource for troubleshooting manufacturing issues
• Contribute to the development and monitoring of KPIs to track performance and improvement
• Participate in cross-functional project teams to drive continuous improvement activities
• Lead APQP activities and ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements
• Coordinate the APQP process from product design through to production and delivery
• Provide training and guidance to team members regarding APQP methodologies
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency

Skills

APQP knowledge

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Training others

Team player

Tools

FMEA

8D

SPC

APQP

Job description

Safran Engineering Services UK Limited in Pitstone is seeking an Industrial / Manufacturing Engineer to lead improvements across legacy projects, focusing on efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.

You will work with cross-functional teams, drive APQP activities, develop process documentation, and support tooling and equipment needs to enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction.