Continuous Improvement Engineer

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

Company Overview

Continuous Improvement Engineer Cwmbran Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets. Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ''World's Best Companies 2025'' ranking. With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions. Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%
Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members
Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work 4 x Life Assurance
Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection
Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme
Annual share save schemes
Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth.
Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools. Get involved in our corporate social responsibility activities from sustainability initiatives, charity and fundraising, volunteering days, or supporting STEM activities at local schools and colleges nurturing the next generation of talent.

Role Opportunity

Are you interested in working at the business end of Aerospace, where airline brand meets innovative passenger experience? Then your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, an industry award winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customization, quality and industrial design.

Key responsibilities

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

What you'll bring

• 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 successful continuous improvement projects at a plant or business-unit level
• Hands-on experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence initiatives, from concept through to sustained implementation- Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.