In Service Retrofit lead

Safran; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish Fridays

Profit share bonus

Holiday entitlement 25 days

Pension scheme 8% match

Health cash plan

Cycle and tech schemes

Training and mentoring

Onsite amenities

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Safran Gloucester is seeking an experienced Lead - In-Service Retrofit for end-to-end campaigns on landing gear. You will ensure on-time delivery within budget, act as the primary customer contact with airlines, airframers and MROs, and coordinate cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong SAP experience, project management, stakeholder engagement and solid analytical skills. Onsite work with competitive benefits is provided at our Gloucester site.

Qualifications

• Mandatory SAP experience.
• Stakeholder management and influencing abilities.
• Project management, organisational and planning skills.
• Attitude: enthusiastic, proactive, thorough, organised with attention to detail.
• Analytics and data manipulation using MS Office.
• Effective verbal, written and presentation communication.
• Problem solving methodology.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end retrofit campaigns for in-service landing gear.
• Act as the primary customer contact with airlines, airframers and MROs.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Product Support, Engineering, Production, Procurement, Logistics, Finance and MRO.
• Plan and manage retrofit schedules, resolve operational issues and hit milestones.
• Oversee parts provisioning, logistics, repairs, upgrades and rotable assets; optimise inventory and obsolescence risks.
• Track budgets and forecasts, support commercial reviews, and prepare customer/technical documentation.

Tools

SAP

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

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our team at our Gloucester site.
At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, 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 application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

In Service Retrofit lead
Gloucester

Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets.

OEM

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:

• Early finish on Fridays
• Competitive salary, annual profit share bonus and pay review
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
• Up to 8% employer matched pension scheme and life assurance
• Health cash plan, cycle and tech purchase schemes
• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

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

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, 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 application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

Your Role

Lead end-to-end retrofit campaigns for in-service landing gear, ensuring programmes are delivered on time, within budget and with minimal disruption to airline operations. Act as the primary customer contact, working closely with airlines, airframers and MROs to align requirements, schedules and expectations. Coordinate cross-functional teams across Product Support, Engineering, Production, Procurement, Logistics, Finance and MRO to deliver campaign objectives. Plan and manage retrofit schedules, resolve operational issues and ensure key milestones are achieved. Oversee parts provisioning, logistics, repairs, upgrades and rotable assets, while optimising inventory and managing cost and obsolescence risks. Track budgets and forecasts, support commercial reviews, and prepare clear customer and technical documentation to support commercial reviews, and prepare clear customer and technical documentation to support successful campaign delivery.

What You'll Bring

Essential

• SAP experience is mandatory
• Stakeholder management & influencing
• Project management, Organisational and planning skills are essential
• Attitude: Enthusiastic, proactive, thorough, organised with attention to detail
• Analytics, data manipulation, MS Office is essential
• Effective communication skills including both verbal, written and presentation
• Problem solving methodology

Desirable

• Programme management experience is preferable but not essential
• French speaking would be advantageous but not essential

Here, we craft excellence together.