Lead IPT Manufacturing Engineer

Safran; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer seeks a Lead IPT Manufacturing Engineer in Cwmbran. This role involves leading engineering teams to ensure product designs meet manufacturing requirements. Candidates should have a B.Eng. and extensive experience in production processes. Safran offers competitive benefits and an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Industry-leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice contributions up to 10%

Private medical cover with upgrade options for family

Access to salary sacrifice benefits like cycle to work and EV schemes

Benefits platform with discretionary benefits

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 10+ years in aerospace or automotive manufacturing.
• Leadership experience required.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of manufacturing engineers and technicians.
• Conduct make vs buy activities and resolve industrialisation issues.
• Develop production strategies with operations to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Design for Manufacture

Lean Six Sigma

Manufacturing Processes

3D CAD

Education

B.Eng. in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering

HND via apprenticeship

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17.06.2025

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Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense, and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable, and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is ranked 2nd in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-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 and Newport, Wales, and Brackley, England.

As IPT Lead Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for leading a team of manufacturing engineers and technicians and ensuring product designs meet manufacturing and assembly requirements. You will have a solid background in new product introduction from a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities will include:
- Support design reviews at appropriate levels; communicate, log, and resolve issues.
- Drive team to highlight and eliminate design for assembly/manufacture issues at key stages.
- Work with engineering functions to define development build requirements and ensure proper execution.
- Conduct make vs buy activities; review strategies with purchasing and propose changes.
- Develop production strategies with operations to meet customer requirements and estimate CAPEX for tooling.
- Eliminate wastes during design and train team in lean methodology.
- Compile and release APQP & PPAP documentation on time and to quality standards.
- Complete PFMEAs and close actions; stay updated on aerospace standards.
- Collaborate with systems engineering for validation and verification requirements.
- Identify and budget for tools and equipment, considering functional, ergonomic, and safety requirements.
- Plan and achieve industrialisation deliverables for key project milestones.
- Resolve industrialisation and production issues before BOM release.
- Conduct root cause analysis and organize teams for issue resolution.
- Approve engineering drawings considering tolerances' effects on assembly.
- Manage industrialisation timing plans and resource requirements.
- Keep programmes on track per schedule and departmental gates.

What We Offer:

- Industry-leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice contributions up to 10%.

- Private medical cover with upgrade options for family.

- Access to salary sacrifice benefits like cycle to work and EV schemes.

- Benefits platform with discretionary benefits including technology, retail, and income protection.

- Family-friendly policies and employee assistance programs.

- Share save schemes.

- Flexible working hours.

Why Join Us:

Our employees are central to our success. We foster diversity, develop skills, create trust, and promote collaboration. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including criminal record checks. Disclose any unspent convictions. Only candidates passing these checks will be considered.

Candidate skills include a B.Eng. in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering or HND via apprenticeship, 10+ years in aerospace or automotive manufacturing, leadership experience, knowledge of design for manufacture, manufacturing processes, Lean Six Sigma, APQP & PPAP, PFMEA, 3D CAD, and ability to interpret drawings.

We celebrate diversity and support colleagues through various initiatives to ensure an inclusive environment.