Senior Industrialisation Engineer

Safran; Ivinghoe; 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

Onsite nursery

Midday finish on Fridays

Enhanced family friendly policies

Wellbeing programme

Employee assistance programme

Onsite canteen

Training and mobility opportunities

Job summary

Safran is seeking a Senior Industrialisation Engineer to deliver industrialisation for new and modified products and manufacturing processes, ensuring production readiness, process validation, quality, rate and cost targets are met. You will lead a small team, supervise work packages and drive DFM capability across the lifecycle.

You will apply APQP/PPAP and lean tools, own PFMEA actions, run-at-rate validation, and collaborate with Design, Quality, Supply Chain, HSE and Ops to meet deadlines

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing/industrialisation; strong APQP/PPAP/SPC; hands-on with tooling/fixtures and validation.
• HNC / HND in mechanical, electronics or Production Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience as focal point for technologies and processes; capable of leading a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Process design, PFMEA/Control Plans, work instructions and line balancing.
• Lead/supervise a small team; manage workload and coaching; ensure adherence to standards.
• Governance: apply OneSafran standards; drive APQP/PPAP, MSA, SPC, ERP/MES, HSE.
• Own PFMEA actions; run-at-rate, pre-production builds and RCCA for launches.

Skills

Manufacturing/Industrialisation

APQP/PPAP/SPC

Tooling/Fixtures validation

Communication

Leadership

DFM/DFA/DFT/DTC

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical/Electronics/Production Eng

Tools

Tooling & fixtures handling

Validation processes

Job description

As Senior Industrialisation Engineer, you'll deliver industrialisation for new/modified products and manufacturing processes, ensuring production readiness, process validation, quality, rate, and cost requirements are met, whilst acting as a project technical owner for defined work packages. You will champion effective process development, DFM capability and efficiency throughout the entire product and process development lifecycle. The Senior Industrialisation Engineering will lead/supervise a small team to execute industrialisation plans, balancing workload, coaching team members, and ensuring adherence to standards and schedules.

Key responsibilities

• Process design, PFMEA/Control Plans, work instructions, routings, tooling spec, line balancing, trials (PPAP/FAI), capability studies (Cp/Cpk), issue resolution/problem solving (8D), DfM/DfA/DTC. Qualification of new tools, machines and working practices
• Responsible for process performance and is a first point of contact to resolve technical issues on the Production Line. May be required to approve the work of others.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Industrial WP Planning (incl. NRC's), Leads technical activities; mentors juniors informally; collaborates proactively with Design, Quality, Supply Chain, HSE, and Ops.
• Governance & Standards: Applies company standards (OneSafran, APQP/PPAP, MSA, SPC, ERP/MES, HSE, regulatory). Through full Product/Process Lifecyle
• Innovation & CI: Identifies and implements CI using LEAN toolsets (SMED, 5S, Poka-Yoke, waste reduction); pilots digital tools
• Risk & Readiness: Owns PFMEA actions; run-at-rate, pre-production builds, capacity verification; leads RCCA for launch issues, Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success. Get involved: We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs. 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in manufacturing/industrialisation; strong APQP/PPAP/SPC; hands‑on with tooling/fixtures and validation.
• HNC / HND in mechanical, electronics or Production Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience of acting as a focal point for technologies and processes.
• Demonstrates a broad production engineering experience including cost down, design for manufacture / assembly / test techniques. Ability to challenge design and manufacturing techniques to ensure DFM and DTC requirements are met.
• Solid communicator and able to influence effectively at all levels through mediums including written reports and delivery of presentations to ensure delivery of results.
• Must be able to lead and work effectively as part of a multi‑disciplined team and deliver to tight deadlines

Benefits

• 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