Engineering Training Lead

Safran; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Seats in Wales is seeking an Engineering Training Lead to identify and deliver training solutions addressing engineering skills requirements. You will build relationships with internal experts and external providers to deliver specialist technical training.

You will collaborate with HR, L&D, Engineering Leadership and Heads of Function to capture skills needs, validate requirements, and maintain skills matrices.

Qualifications

• Degree educated with understanding of multiple engineering disciplines.
• Proven experience designing and delivering learning and development programmes for engineering populations.
• Experience coordinating with external training providers for cost-effective solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and deliver training solutions to address current and future engineering skills requirements.
• Build and manage relationships with internal experts and external training providers to deliver specialist technical training.
• Collaborate with HR, L&D, Engineering Leadership and Heads of Function to capture skills needs, validate requirements, and maintain skills matrices.
• Develop accessible training materials and learning pathways that support professional development, career progression and organisational capability.
• Monitor and report on training effectiveness, supporting Technical Audit activities and driving measurable improvements through KPIs.
• Manage engineering learning resources, facilities and induction programmes to ensure employees become competent and role-ready.

Skills

Communication skills

Talent development

Training design

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

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. Engineering Training Lead Cwmbran, Wales £ Competitive Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world. In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran, Wales.

Your Role

• Identify, develop and deliver training solutions to address current and future engineering skills requirements.
• Build and manage relationships with internal experts and external training providers to deliver specialist technical training.
• Collaborate with HR, L&D, Engineering Leadership and Heads of Function to capture skills needs, validate requirements, and maintain skills matrices.
• Develop accessible training materials and learning pathways that support professional development, career progression and organisational capability.
• Monitor and report on training effectiveness, supporting Technical Audit activities and driving measurable improvements through KPIs.
• Manage engineering learning resources, facilities and induction programmes to ensure employees become competent and role-ready.

Desirable Experience

• Degree educated (or equivalent) with an understanding of multiple engineering disciplines and professional development frameworks.
• Proven experience designing and delivering engaging learning and development programmes for engineering populations.
• Strong talent development experience, including partnering with internal subject matter experts to develop and deliver technical training.
• Experience supporting early career development, including apprentices, graduates and emerging talent.
• Demonstrated success in promoting continuous learning, career development planning and professional growth initiatives.
• Experience working with external training providers to coordinate cost-effective, high-quality learning solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organisation.

Get involved: We also have a number of groups and forums onsite that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, STEM ambassadors, employee forum, charity partnerships and wellbeing programme.