Engineering Training Lead

Safran UK; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Seats in the UK is seeking an Engineering Training Lead to develop and deliver engineering training and learning programmes that support the growth of engineering talent and ensure consistency in standards and practices.

You will work closely with the VP Engineering, Development School Director, HR, Learning & Development, Technical Audit, and Engineering Leadership teams to identify skills gaps, design targeted learning solutions, and drive the application of lessons learned across the

Qualifications

• Designing and delivering engaging engineering training and development programmes.
• Experience coordinating early career development, including apprentices and graduates.
• Ability to build relationships with internal experts and external training providers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across all levels of the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and deliver training solutions addressing 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

Training design

Learning & development

Stakeholder management

Engineering leadership

Apprenticeships mentorship

Education

Degree or equivalent in engineering/ 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

The Engineering Training Lead is responsible for leading the development and delivery of engineering training and learning programmes that support the growth of engineering talent, promote continuous learning, and ensure consistency in engineering standards and practices. Working closely with the VP Engineering, Development School Director, HR, Learning & Development, Technical Audit, and Engineering Leadership teams, the role identifies critical skills and training needs, develops targeted learning solutions, and drives the application of lessons learned across the organisation. The position also oversees engineering induction activities and supports new starters in becoming role-ready through structured learning, skills development, and a strong understanding of engineering systems, processes, and standards.

• 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