Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Process (Metrology)

Safran UK; Tring; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent Pension and bonus scheme

33 Days Holiday (including bankholidys

Dental and BUPA cover

Workplace nursery scheme

Midday finish on Fridays

Enhanced family friendly policies

Wellbeing programme

Employee assistance programme (health/

Onsite subsidised canteen

Job summary

Safran UK is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Process (Logistics) to lead metrology and measurement strategy across a defined manufacturing domain. You will drive accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement in measurement processes within a regulated setting.

The role emphasizes ownership of inspection plans, SPC execution, and deployment of advanced measurement technologies, with extensive collaboration with Operations and Engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or related engineering field.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, ideally in a regulated industry.
• Proficiency in CAD, CAM, and process simulation tools.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma methodologies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Senior authority for metrology, dimensional control and measurement systems.
• Define and optimise measuring strategies (CMM, laser tracker, scanning, vision systems).
• Own capability, accuracy and compliance of measurement systems.
• Approve inspection plans, MSA, gauge R&R, uncertainty analysis.
• Lead development and deployment of SPC strategies for measurement processes, including key characteristic monitoring and sampling plans.
• Resolve complex dimensional variation problems and lead metrology technology introduction.
• Lead CI projects to reduce dimensional defects and measurement cycle time.
• Senior approver for dimensional deviations and concessions.

Skills

CAD

CAM

Process simulation

Lean Six Sigma

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree (mechanical/manufacturing or related)

Tools

Process simulation tools

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Process (Logistics) Pitstone

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.

Your role:

The Senior Metrology Engineer acts as the technical lead for a defined manufacturing domain or process, providing expert support, coaching and escalation for Manufacturing Engineers and Operations teams.

The domain specialises in the design, development and implementation of optimal measuring strategies and processes and resolving dimensional issues, optimising the quality and delivery of the production facility.

Key responsibilities:

• Senior authority for metrology, dimensional control and measurement systems.
• Define and optimise measuring strategies (CMM, laser tracker, scanning, vision systems).
• Own capability, accuracy and compliance of measurement systems.
• Approve inspection plans, MSA, gauge R&R, uncertainty analysis.
• Lead development and deployment of SPC strategies for measurement processes, including key characteristic monitoring and sampling plans.
• Resolve complex dimensional variation problems and lead metrology technology introduction.
• Lead CI projects to reduce dimensional defects and measurement cycle time.
• Senior approver for dimensional deviations and concessions.

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.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or other related engineering field
• Demonstrable experience in manufacturing engineering, ideally in a regulated industry
• Proficiency in CAD, CAM, and process simulation tools
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma methodologies
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings

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.

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:

• Women at Safran
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• Sports Clubs
• STEM ambassadors
• Employee Forum
• Charity Partnerships
• Wellbeing Programs