Lead Industrialisation Engineer - NPI & Manufacturing

Safran; Watford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent Pension and bonus scheme

33 Days Holiday

Dental and BUPA cover

Onsite subsidised canteen

Wellbeing programme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Safran is seeking a senior Industrialisation Engineer to define and deliver strategies across products and manufacturing lines, leading complex NPI and transformation initiatives. The role drives DfM/DtC, process optimisation and governance to improve manufacturability, quality and cost.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams across Engineering, Operations, Programmes and Supply Chain. You will evaluate new technologies, manage capital plans and mentor engineering and manufacturing staff, while

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading industrialisation within a complex engineering environment.
• Proven track record delivering NPI programmes and new manufacturing technologies.
• Strong knowledge of DfM, APQP, PFMEA, SPC and continuous improvement.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering results in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Defining and delivering industrialisation strategies across products, programmes and lines.
• Leading complex NPI, technology implementation and manufacturing transformation.
• Developing manufacturing standards, governance and best practices.
• Driving DfM, DtC and process optimisation activities.
• Influencing manufacturability, quality and cost decisions.
• Leading cross-functional teams with Engineering, Operations, Programmes and Supply Chain.
• Evaluating new manufacturig tech, automation and Industry 4.0 solutions.
• Managing roadmaps, capex plans and long-term capability development.
• Providing technical leadership, coaching and mentoring across teams.
• Supporting supplier development and strategic make/buy decisions.

Skills

Industrialisation leadership

Manufacturing engineering

NPI programmes

APQP / PFMEA / SPC

DfM / DtC

Cross-functional leadership

Industry 4.0 / automation

Strategic planning

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Production Eng

Job description

Safran is seeking a senior Industrialisation Engineer to define and deliver strategies across products and manufacturing lines, leading complex NPI and transformation initiatives. The role drives DfM/DtC, process optimisation and governance to improve manufacturability, quality and cost.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams across Engineering, Operations, Programmes and Supply Chain. You will evaluate new technologies, manage capital plans and mentor engineering and manufacturing staff, while