Continuous Improvement Engineer

Safran Group; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

Cycle to work

Life Assurance

Discretionary benefits

ShareSave scheme

Job summary

Safran Seats in Wales seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer to support industrial areas and customers in operational excellence. You will champion Lean and Six Sigma methods, lead CI projects and promote standardisation across the site within a global aerospace group.

You will plan, coordinate and monitor CI initiatives, ensure governance and deliver reliable results, while focusing on sustainability and continuous learning through Safran University and development programs.

Qualifications

• Proven understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and CI methodologies (Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping)
• Experience with project management frameworks and governance
• Knowledge of root cause analysis, problem solving and change management
• Hands-on experience delivering CI projects at plant or business-unit level
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred

Responsibilities

• Champion the implementation of One Safran standards across all improvement initiatives
• Promote best practices and standardisation of project management
• Develop and manage project plans with clear objectives, timelines and deliverables
• Monitor milestones and ensure timely delivery of results
• Provide governance updates and KPI dashboards to leadership
• Ensure Operational Excellence activities align with environmental sustainability goals

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Root cause analysis

Change management

Lean Six Sigma

Continuous improvement

Job description

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Vacancy details

General information

Entity

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.

Reference

Operations Excellence Project Lead-183595

Position description

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Manufacture assembly and repair - Mechanical assembly

Job title

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Safran - Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

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.

As Continuous Improvement Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting the industrial areas, and customers, in operational excellence.

It's a busy role with opportunities for progression into the wider continuous improvement team where you can learn, and grow, with a leading global aerospace business!

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

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

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.

Candidate skills & requirements

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 theydon'tmeet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply if you candemonstratea 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 thatmay betterfacilitateyour participation.

Why Safran?

A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.

Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.

Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.

Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.

A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

Get involved:

We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, Wales

City (-ies)

Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ Cwmbran