Lead IPT Manufacturing Engineer

Safran; Cwmbran; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead IPT Manufacturing Engineer to spearhead a team in the aerospace sector. This role offers the chance to influence product designs and manufacturing processes while ensuring efficiency through lean methodologies. With a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, you will lead initiatives that enhance production strategies and drive innovation. Join a company recognized for its commitment to diversity and employee development, and take your career to new heights in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Retail discounts

Private healthcare

Career progression opportunities

Family policies

Engagement initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in aerospace or automotive manufacturing.
• Proven leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team ensuring product designs meet manufacturing standards.
• Drive design for assembly improvements and resolve issues.
• Manage APQP & PPAP documentation and PFMEA processes.

Skills

Design for Manufacture

Manufacturing Processes

Lean Six Sigma

APQP & PPAP

PFMEA

3D CAD (CATIA)

Interpreting 2D Drawings

Education

B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering

B.Eng. in Manufacturing Engineering

B.Eng. in Aerospace Engineering

HND via Apprenticeship

Job description

Job Description:

Lead IPT Manufacturing Engineer at Safran in Cwmbran NP HQ, United Kingdom. Requires recent GCSE education. Open to manufacturing field job seekers.

Job Responsibilities:

Overview

Safran Seats specializes in First Class and Business Class aircraft seating, with teams in Cwmbran, Newport, and Brackley. As IPT Lead Manufacturing Engineer, you will lead a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring product designs meet manufacturing and assembly standards. Key duties include:

1. Supporting design reviews, communicating issues, and resolving them.
2. Driving design for assembly/manufacture improvements.
3. Leading lessons learned sessions.
4. Collaborating on development build requirements and improvements.
5. Conducting make vs buy analyses and proposing strategies.
6. Developing production strategies and estimating CAPEX.
7. Eliminating waste through lean methodologies.
8. Managing APQP & PPAP documentation and PFMEA processes.
9. Ensuring validation and verification align with system engineering.
10. Identifying and budgeting for tools and equipment.
11. Planning and achieving industrialization deliverables.
12. Resolving industrialization and production issues before BOM release.
13. Performing root cause analyses and approving engineering drawings.
14. Managing timing plans and resource requirements.

Job Requirements:

Minimum of 10 years in aerospace or automotive manufacturing, with proven leadership. Qualifications include B.Eng. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering, or HND via apprenticeship. Skills in design for manufacture, manufacturing processes, Lean Six Sigma, APQP & PPAP, PFMEA, 3D CAD (CATIA), and interpreting 2D drawings are essential. Candidates with different but relevant experiences are encouraged to apply.

Company Values & Benefits:

• Diversity and inclusion focus.
• Development opportunities and training.
• Trustworthy workplace environment.
• Collaboration and mutual support.

Benefits include 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, various schemes (cycle to work, retail discounts, private healthcare), career progression, family policies, and engagement initiatives. Role is subject to pre-employment checks.

About Safran:

Safran is a global high-tech group in aerospace, defense, and space, with 100,000 employees and €27.3 billion sales in 2024. Recognized as one of TIME's "World's Best Companies 2024," it leads in aircraft seats manufacturing, with 1 million seats in service worldwide.

Keywords: Cwmbran jobs

Application deadline: 2025-06-01