Manufacturing Engineer - Industrialization - GDS M/F

Safran; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran in Wolverhampton is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in Industrialisation to drive new products into production within a transformative manufacturing environment.

You will plan and lead manufacturing process implementations on site, including facility setup, equipment installation, commissioning and validation, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery for aerospace programmes.

Qualifications

• Degree or apprenticeship in Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering/industrialization.
• Relevant experience of project management & risk mitigation planning.
• Hands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA and control plans.
• Good understanding of machining, assembly and testing processes.
• Proven ability to deliver process validation, pilot builds, and production ramp-up.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on quality and process capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of manufacturing processes on site, including facility setup, equipment installation, commissioning, and process validation to ensure full production readiness.
• Insource projects and transfer Production facilities & processes into the plant, ensuring stability, efficiency and capability from day one.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing systems meet safety, quality, cost and delivery requirements; drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

Mechanical Eng

Manufacturing Eng

Project Management

Risk Mitigation

APQP/PPAP

PFMEA & Control Plans

Machining & Assembly

Process Validation

Pilot Builds

Production Ramp-Up

Problem Solving

Education

Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Degree or Apprenticeship

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer – Industrialisation

Wolverhamton

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

About Safran Actuation Systems UK

Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world class centre for the design, manufacture and support of cutting-edge 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.

Our UK Actuation business brings together engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing capability and a proud heritage within the aerospace sector. Whether supporting major global programmes or developing the next generation of actuation technologies, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As part of Safran's global network, joining Safran Actuation Systems UK means becoming part of a highly skilled, collaborative and forward thinking team with opportunities to grow, innovate and make a meaningful impact in the future of aerospace.

Your Role

As a Manufacturing Engineer focused on Industrialisation, you will play a key role in bringing new products and processes into production within a transformative manufacturing environment.

You will plan and lead the implementation of manufacturing processes on site, including facility setup, equipment installation, commissioning, and process validation, ensuring full production readiness.

This will include leading insourcing projects, transferring Production facilities & processes into the plant, and ensuring they are stable, efficient, and capable from day one.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure that manufacturing systems meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery requirements, while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What You'll Bring

• Degree or apprenticeship in Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field
• Experience in manufacturing engineering/industrialization
• Relevant experience of project management & risk mitigation planning
• Hands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA and control plans
• Good understanding of machining, assembly and testing processes
• Proven ability to deliver process validation, pilot builds, and production ramp-up
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on quality and process capability

Desirable

• Experience in aerospace, automotive or high-precision manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with AS9100 and AS9145 standards
• Exposure to insourcing or manufacturing transfer projects
• Knowledge of SPC / process capability (Cpk)

Here, we craft excellence together

We understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger. We are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

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

Why Safran?

A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.

Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger.

Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.

Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.

Get involved

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