Principal Industrialisation Engineer

Safran; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent Pension and bonus scheme

33 Days Holiday

Dental and BUPA cover

Workplace nursery

Midday finish on Fridays

Enhanced family friendly policies

Wellbeing programme

Employee assistance programme

Onsite subsidised canteen

Training and mobility opportunities

Job summary

Safran is seeking an experienced Industrialisation Leader to drive strategies across products and manufacturing lines in a dynamic aerospace setting. You will guide NPI, technology projects and manufacturing transformation, shaping standards, governance and best practices while collaborating across engineering, operations and supply chain.

You will champion DfM and DtC, push for process optimisation and influence design decisions to enhance manufacturability, quality and cost.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading industrialisation, manufacturing engineering or production engineering activities within a complex engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of delivering successful NPI programmes and introducing new manufacturing technologies or processes.
• Strong understanding of DfM, APQP, PFMEA, SPC and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive strategic decisions at all levels of an organisation.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver industrialisation strategies across products, programmes and manufacturing lines.
• Lead complex new product introductions (NPI), technology implementation projects and manufacturing transformation initiatives.
• Develop manufacturing standards, methods, governance frameworks and best practices.
• Drive Design for Manufacture (DfM), Design to Cost (DtC) and process optimisation activities.
• Influence product and process development decisions to improve manufacturability, quality and cost performance.
• Lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Programmes and Supply Chain.
• Evaluate and introduce new manufacturing technologies, automation and Industry 4.0 solutions.
• Manage industrialisation roadmaps, capital investment plans and long-term capability development.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching and mentoring across engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Support supplier development and strategic make/buy decisions.

Skills

Industrialisation leadership

NPI management

Manufacturing transformation

DfM DtC

APQP PFMEA

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional leadership

Manufacturing processes

Industry 4.0

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND

Mechanical Eng degree

Job description

• Defining and delivering industrialisation strategies across products, programmes and manufacturing lines.
• Leading complex new product introductions (NPI), technology implementation projects and manufacturing transformation initiatives.
• Developing manufacturing standards, methods, governance frameworks and best practices.
• Driving Design for Manufacture (DfM), Design to Cost (DtC) and process optimisation activities.
• Influencing product and process development decisions to improve manufacturability, quality and cost performance.
• Leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Programmes and Supply Chain.
• Evaluating and introducing new manufacturing technologies, automation and Industry 4.0 solutions.
• Managing industrialisation roadmaps, capital investment plans and long-term capability development.
• Providing technical leadership, coaching and mentoring across engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Supporting supplier development and strategic make/buy decisions.
• But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)
• Significant experience leading industrialisation, manufacturing engineering or production engineering activities within a complex engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of delivering successful NPI programmes and introducing new manufacturing technologies or processes.
• Strong understanding of DfM, APQP, PFMEA, SPC and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive strategic decisions at all levels of an organisation.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering results in fast-paced environments.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, automation and/or Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Ability to develop long-term strategies while maintaining focus on operational delivery.
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
• HNC/HND, Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Production Engineering, or equivalent experience. Safran 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. As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions., Safran - Here, we craft excellence together. 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. Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. It is a key player in the equipment electrification & in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. Mastering the on-board energy system, the company designs and provides modular, innovative and optimised architectures and solutions. Acting as a technical authority, you will drive New Product Introduction (NPI), influence product and process design for manufacturability, introduce new technologies, and provide leadership across engineering, operations, and supply chain functions.
• 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
• Excellent Pension and bonus scheme
• 33 Days Holiday (including bank holidays)
• Dental and BUPA cover
• Workplace nursery scheme
• Midday finish on Fridays
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance programme including health and finance
• Onsite subsidised canteen
• We support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.