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Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader
Company : Safran Nacelles
Job field : Manufacture / assembly and repair
Location : Burnley , England , United Kingdom
Contract type : Permanent
Contract duration : Full-time
Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager
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**Job Description**
About Safran Nacelles Ltd
Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long range commercial aircraft.
Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. We were voted the 28rd best worldwide employer in 2022 by Forbes.
Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employer in Burnley.
Our Four People Fundamentals underpin life at Safran, and our culture is built on the following principles;
- Promoting diversity and inclusion
- Developing skills and building opportunities
- Creating a trustworthy work place
- Promoting collaboration and mutual support
Why not visit our website for more information on careers at Safran
Careers At a glance | Safran (safran-group.com)
What will I be doing?
- Manage & Lead the Assembly Manufacturing Engineers serving the A330neo, HTF, Trent and F7x programmes.
- Responsible for the deployment of the company human resources policies to all direct reports, including the management of time and attendance via the ADP system.
- Manage skills deployment and development for Assembly Manufacturing Engineers serving the A330neo, HTF, Trent and F7x programmes, ensuring improvement plans are in place where required.
- Identify and mitigate any HSE risks associated with team member activity.
- Working closely with the various Programme Pilots, define and implement resource budgets through the MTP Process.
- Manage the deployment and utilisation of all team members to deliver the Engineering improvement initiatives, addressing matters such as HPU reduction, QN eradication and product delivery.
- Promote a culture of innovation and by embedding the participative innovation philosophy.
**Job Requirements**
Exceptional Company Benefits (Continued)
- Relaxed dress code on Fridays
- Support for flexible working
- Safran referral scheme - refer someone for a job and you may qualify for a £1,000 reward
- Hybrid working option
- Electric car charging points on site
- Enter a draw to win a Burnley Football Club hospitality match day experience
- Line manager leadership conference every 6 months
- Fully funded quarterly site team-building events
What do you need from me?
- Bachelors Degree in an engineering-related subject (suitable experience will also be considered as an alternative).
- A formal leadership qualification is desirable.
- Proven Manufacturing Engineering experience within an aerospace context.
- Ability to assist with technical Engineering tasks where required - meaning knowledge of core Safran processes is highly desirable.
- Proven appreciation of business economics and how the Engineering activities are directly associated with financial performance.
- Strong communication skills (both written and oral), being comfortable presenting both on a 1-2-1 basis and to larger groups where required.
- Strong project/programme management skills, ensuring all work content is planned, resourced and reviewed effectively to meet customer requirements.
- Displays accountability for the delivery of Engineering content across A330neo, HTF, Trent and F7x assembly programmes.
What's my next step?
Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call
Diversity & Inclusion
We want Safran Nacelles to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential.
We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.
We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Nacelles an inclusive place to work
**But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)**
Exceptional Company Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm finish on Friday
- Flexi-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month
- 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Option to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave
- 10% employer pension contribution
- 5% employee contribution with the option to increase this voluntarily through tax efficient salary exchange
- 4 x life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
- Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan
- Group income protection scheme
- Support for your continuous professional development and career development
- Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
- Excellent on-site catering facilities offering subsidised hot and cold breakfast and lunch
- Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the Company
- Corporate membership at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa to use the fitness suite, classes, pool and sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member
- Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme offering mental health support through a confidential 24/7 helpline, access to remote GP appointments, medical second opinions and physiotherapy
- Cycles to work scheme
- Discounts on your high street purchases through our benefits platform
- Long Service awards providing you with a monetary award and additional annual leave
**Company Information**
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 has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Nacelles designs, integrates and provides support and after-sales service for aircraft nacelles. The company is a global leader in the market for commercial aircraft with more than 100 seats, business aircraft and regional aircraft. At the cutting edge of technology, Safran Nacelles offers nacelles that are ever more integrated with the engine, aerodynamic, lightweight with advanced acoustic treatments in order to contribute to the reduction of CO2 and noise emissions from aircraft.
**Locate your future workplace**
Bancroft Road,BB10 2RZ
Burnley
England United Kingdom
100,000
employees worldwide
27
Number of countries where Safran is located
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Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Our client, a leading player in the aerospace sector, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader - Assemblies to join their team in Burnley. This is a permanent role focused on assembly and manufacturing management within the company's various aerospace programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead the Assembly Manufacturing Engineers serving the A330neo, HTF, Trent, and F7x programmes.
• Deploy the company's human resources policies, including time and attendance management via the ADP system.
• Manage skills deployment and development for the Assembly Manufacturing Engineers, ensuring improvement plans are in place.
• Identify and mitigate any HSE risks associated with team member activity.
• Work closely with various Programme Pilots to define and implement resource budgets through the MTP process.
• Manage the deployment and utilisation of all team members to deliver engineering improvement initiatives.
• Promote a culture of innovation by embedding the participative innovation philosophy.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related subject (or suitable experience).
• Ability to assist with technical engineering tasks where required.
• Proven appreciation of business economics and how engineering activities are associated with financial performance.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and comfort with presenting to both small and large groups.
• Strong project/programme management skills to ensure work content is planned, resourced, and reviewed effectively.

Desirable Skills:

• A formal leadership qualification.
• Proven manufacturing engineering experience within an aerospace context.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 37-hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1 pm finish on Friday
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave
• 10% employer pension contribution based on 5% employee contribution
• 4x life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
• Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan
• Group income protection scheme paying 50% of salary if too ill to work
• Support for continuous professional development
• Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption, and paternity leave
• Excellent on-site catering facilities offering subsidised hot and cold meals
• Option to purchase company shares with additional free shares
• Corporate membership at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa
• Wellbeing support through a confidential 24/7 helpline
• Cycles to work scheme
• Discounts on high street purchases through benefits platform
• Long service awards with monetary and additional annual leave
• Relaxed dress code on Fridays
• Support for flexible working
• Referral scheme offering rewards
• Electric car charging points on-site
• Draw to win Burnley Football Club hospitality experience
• Line manager leadership conference every 6 months
• Fully funded quarterly site team-building events

If you are an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader seeking a permanent role within the aerospace sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative team in Burnley.

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The Manufacturing Process Engineer will be responsible for analyzing existing manufacturing processes, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing improvements to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and maintain high quality standards. You will design, develop, and troubleshoot manufacturing processes, ensuring they are efficient, safe, and cost-effective. This includes developing process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions. You will work closely with production teams, quality assurance, and R&D to implement process changes and new technologies. Conducting time studies, capacity planning, and root cause analysis for production issues will be key components of this role. The engineer will also play a role in selecting and validating new equipment and tooling, ensuring smooth integration into the production environment.

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Responsibilities:

• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency and quality.
• Develop and implement process improvements using lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Design and validate new manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Create and maintain process documentation, including SOPs and work instructions.
• Conduct root cause analysis for production defects.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams.
• Support the implementation of new technologies and automation.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for manufacturing processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Qualifications:

• BEng/MEng in Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma.
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC).
• Familiarity with CAD software and process simulation tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Strong communication and team collaboration abilities.
• Understanding of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).

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Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency and quality.
• Analyze existing production lines to identify areas for improvement and cost reduction.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all processes.
• Specify, select, and commission new manufacturing equipment.
• Conduct process validation and capability studies.
• Collaborate with R&D and design teams on new product introductions.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor and improve product quality through statistical process control (SPC).
• Provide technical support and training to production staff.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial).
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing process engineering.
• Proven expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software and process simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective project management and leadership abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with automation and advanced manufacturing technologies is a plus.
• Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).

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Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze existing manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Design and implement new manufacturing processes and workflows to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions.
• Utilize statistical methods and process control techniques to monitor and improve product quality.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and quality assurance teams to ensure seamless integration of new processes.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate and recommend new manufacturing technologies and equipment.
• Develop simulation models to test process changes and predict outcomes.
• Provide technical support and training to remote production teams.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in manufacturing engineering.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing process engineering.
• Proven expertise in process optimization, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and statistical process control (SPC).
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software and process simulation tools (e.g., Arena, AnyLogic).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team setting.
• Experience with automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0 technologies is a significant advantage.
• Knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) is preferred.

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