Production Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Production Engineer in Folly Gate to work with process experts on engineering practices. This role involves producing work instructions, resolving shop-floor issues, and supporting root-cause analysis. The ideal candidate should possess an engineering degree and aerospace industry knowledge. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including flexible working options and generous holidays.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus UK Bank Holidays

Annual bonus and share-scheme options

Generous pension scheme

Onsite parking and EV chargers

Subsidised restaurant

Flexible benefits and family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail without fixating on finer details.
• Ability to produce work to a high standard within reasonable timescales.
• A thorough understanding of applicable processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key focal point to resolve issues.
• Assess components and select corrective actions.
• Ensure all non-conformities are processed efficiently.
• Analyse reject data to identify process improvements.
• Support root-cause analysis investigations.
• Lead Lean-Sigma initiatives to eliminate waste.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective organization and planning

Communication

Decision-making abilities

Education

Engineering degree or HND/HNC qualified

Comprehensive product and process knowledge in aerospace

Job description

A Production Engineer is a key position at Safran where you will work alongside all process experts, across all component and program variants to deliver our engineering practices.

Producing work instructions in accordance with the Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) and other approved maintenance data – Submission and management of concessions (repairs outside of the CMM or maintenance data). Finding solutions and fixes for component and process rejects – Supporting root cause analysis including 8D investigations through data analysis and feedback of corrective actions to the operators and management team. Attending and providing input to support daily problem solving and quality control stand‑ups.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key focal point across all shop‑floor areas to resolve issues to enable process recovery to specification and to provide general advice where needed.
• Assess components and, where applicable, select and apply corrective actions, recording any rejects and finding suitable solutions.
• Ensure all non‑conformities are processed efficiently to ensure accurate reporting, prompt closure and robust containment and corrective actions are in place.
• Analyse reject and performance data to identify process improvements that reduce average hours and shop processing times.
• Support problem solving and root‑cause analysis investigations.
• Be the technical expert to manage the effective and efficient close‑out of root‑cause analysis actions.
• Participate in and lead Lean‑Sigma initiatives to identify and eliminate waste activity, promote standardisation and drive out operating and working‑capital cost.
• Consult with engineering teams at Safran OEM in the progression of new repairs and concessions including verifying, submitting, reviewing concessions.
• Review and share technical document updates, comparing with other Group sites and making any necessary updates.
• Support company audit responsibility in all aspects (i.e., internal work‑procedure compliance).

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or HND/HNC qualified.
• Comprehensive product and process knowledge obtained within the aerospace industry.
• Strong attention to detail but without getting fixated on finer details.
• Produce work to a high standard within reasonable timescales.
• Key communicator with confident decision‑making abilities.
• A thorough understanding and pragmatic application of applicable processes, procedures and compliances.
• Effective organisation and planning skills with the ability to manage personal workloads.
• Flexible approach, open‑minded and keen sense of “right first time”.

Benefits

• We value your time: we have an earlier finish on a Friday, giving you time to recharge.
• Time to unwind: start with 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days to fit your needs.
• Sharing in our success: we believe in rewarding your contributions with an annual bonus and share‑scheme options.
• Planning for your future: we offer a generous pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4× your salary.
• Making your work life easier: enjoy onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage and shower facilities.
• Flexibility that works for you: we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and working options (role‑dependent), enhanced maternity and family‑friendly benefits, because we know everyone’s needs are different.

Safran and Diversity

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 is committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone, and we encourage candidates who meet a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the role to apply.