IPT Lead

Safran S.A.; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus and pay review

25 days holidays + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Flexible working options

Pension (10% employer contribution)

Life assurance

Onsite parking

Job summary

Safran Electronics & Defense in Wolverhampton is seeking an IPT Lead to manage and deliver engineering and in-service programs within Global Defence Systems. You will act as the single point of contact with customers, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-cost delivery that meets requirements.

The role requires a degree, Chartered Engineer status or equivalent experience, and a strong track record in electro-mechanical actuation systems.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Degree-Level, Chartered Engineer, or possess relevant experience in the product line or a similar field, with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Demonstrates broad technical and intellectual capability, with the ability to interface with a wide range of professionals across disciplines.
• Highly motivated, capable of driving results through direct leadership and effective resource utilization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans to ensure engineering deliverables are defined and tracked.
• Monitor projects to ensure adherence to schedule, cost, and engineering deliverables, especially technical issues.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to align scope, schedule and milestones.
• Establish and maintain engineering project forecasts for resource allocation and expenditure.
• Review and manage technical risks, costs and mitigation plans with regular reviews.
• Coordinate the Project Team through regular start-up meetings.
• Facilitate communication from Senior Management to engineering staff and vice versa.
• Lead a team of engineers and technicians, maximizing performance.
• Mentor staff development through coaching and guidance.
• Ensure adherence to engineering processes and best practices.
• Engineer products to specification, ensuring compliance with requirements.
• Monitor and control product costs to meet targets.
• Address issues related to in-service use and implement timely corrective actions.
• Manage FRACA issues raised within the team.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Electrical/Mechanical

Hydro/Electrical

Hydro/Mechanical

Actuation Systems

Education

Degree-Level

Chartered Engineer

5+ years experience

Job description

Published 08.08.2026 Company : Safran Electronics & Defense Job field : Architecture and systems engineering Location : Wolverhampton , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Employees / StaffPublished 08.08.2026Job DescriptionIPT LeadWolverhamptonSITE BASEDSkills: Systems Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical, Hydro/Electrical, Hydro/Mechanical, Actuation SystemsSafran Actuation Systems UK is a world‑class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight‑control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best.In this position, you will be responsible for managing and delivering assigned Engineering and/or In-service programs within Global Defence Systems.As the single point of contact for all activities in this role, you will work closely with supporting business functions such as Functional Engineering disciplines, Project Teams, Supply Chain, Quality, Programme Managers, Operations leadership, and the Engineering Manager to develop and deliver New Product Introduction (NPI) programs that are compliant, on time, and within target costs, or to support production work packages and provide resolution to issues.It is essential that you develop and maintain an excellent relationship with the customer(s) as the main point of contact to ensure that deliverables and requirements are met according to the customer's needs.What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?• Develop and maintain project plans to ensure that all engineering deliverables are defined.• Monitoring projects to ensure adherence to schedule, cost, and engineering deliverables, particularly regarding technical issues.• Collaborating with the associated Project Manager.• Establish and maintain engineering project forecasts for resource allocation and expenditure to support annual budgeting.• Reviewing and managing technical risks, associated costs and developing mitigation plans, and proactively implementing them with regular reviews to support project plans.• Coordinating the Project Team through regular start up meetings.• Facilitating communication flow from Senior Management to engineering staff and serving as an upward conduit for feedback from engineering staff to senior management.• Leading a team of engineers and technicians, extracting the best performance from team members.• Collaborating with the Engineering Manager to facilitate staff development through mentorship of team members.• Ensuring adherence to engineering processes.• Engineering products to specification, ensuring compliance with all technical requirements, including statutory, legal, and ethical standards.• Monitoring and controlling product costs to meet agreed targets.• Addressing issues related to the in-service use of project equipment and implementing timely corrective actions.• Managing the progression and resolution of FRACA (Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action) issues raised within the team.Job RequirementsWhat You'll Bring• Qualified to Degree-Level, Chartered Engineer, or possess relevant experience in the product line or a similar field, with a minimum of 5 years of experience.• Demonstrates broad technical and intellectual capability, with the ability to effectively interface with a wide range of professionally qualified individuals in both external and internal business disciplines.• Highly motivated, capable of driving results through direct leadership and the effective utiliation of resources.Desirable skills:• Demonstrates determination and commitment, with a proven track record of taking responsibility and calculated risks.• Capable of quickly assessing risks and providing timely corrective actions when necessary.• Possesses strong organizational and time management skills, with a keen attention to detail.• Recognized for exceptional leadership skills.• Structured and organized, with proficiency in planning, reporting, and communication; able to effectively manage multiple tasks concurrently.• Previous experience in an Aerospace environment is preferred within. Electro-Mechanical and/or Hydro-Mechanical Actuation systems.• Possesses 5 or more years of engineering experience within transport, nuclear, military, automotive, or other safety-related industries.• Chartered Engineering status is desirableHere, we craft excellence together.But what else? (advantages, specific features, 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:•Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review•25 days' holiday + bank holidays•Private medical insurance•Comprehensive health cash plan•Flexible working options•Pension (10% employer contribution) and life assurance•Early finish on Fridays•Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring•Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers•Family-friendly and accessible workplace policiesCompany InformationSafran 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.Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.Locate your future workplaceStafford Road WV10 7EHWolverhamptonEngland United Kingdom