Safran

Industrial Manufacturing Engineer – APQP Lead

Safran

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Gloucester • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Analyze existing manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement and implement changes
  • Investigate quality / manufacturing issues and address solutions / corrective actions
  • Design, evaluate, and optimize manufacturing workflows and layouts
  • Collaborate with engineering and production teams to develop process documentation and standards
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards
  • Support the implementation of new technologies and methodologies in manufacturing
  • Act as a technical resource for troubleshooting manufacturing issues
  • Contribute to the development and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) to track performance and improvement
  • Participate in cross-functional project teams to drive continuous improvement activities
  • Lead APQP activities and ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements
  • Coordinate the APQP process from product design through to production and delivery
  • Provide training and guidance to team members regarding APQP methodologies
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency
  • Perform Root Cause Analysis / PFMEA (and/or reverse PFMEA)

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a quality engineering or industrial engineering role, particularly in aerospace or a related field
  • Strong understanding of APQP processes and methodologies
  • Strong industrial background
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Familiarity with industry standards (APQP, PPAP, etc.) and quality tools (FMEA, 8D, SPC, etc.)
  • Ability to analyze data and metrics to drive decision-making
  • Ability to train the trainees
  • Experience managing projects and meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment
  • Motivated and excellent team player
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to quality improvement
  • Be located in the UK and can provide evidence of the right to work in the UK
Benefits
  • Early finish on a Friday (midday)
  • 5 weeks holiday per year plus statutory bank holidays
  • Personal pension scheme whereby 5% contribution from employee and 8% from employer plus salary sacrifice
  • Death in service life insurance – covering up to 4x annual basic salary in the event of death in service
  • PEGI Share Scheme
  • Career development within Safran Group
  • Training & development are a focus
  • Onsite canteen
  • IF THE CONTRACTOR ROUTE IS CHOSEN:
  • Early finish on a Friday (midday)
  • Onsite canteen

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
APQPFMEAPFMEA8DSPCdata analysismanufacturing process optimizationkey performance indicatorscontinuous improvementmanufacturing workflows
Soft skills
communicationleadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingtrainingteam playerproject managementadaptabilitymotivationdecision-making