At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead industrialisation projects and manage production resources for cutting-edge aircraft nacelles.
- Company: Join Safran, a global leader in aerospace technology with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the aerospace industry while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Manufacturing experience, project management skills, and a degree in engineering or equivalent.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Safran Nacelles designs, integrates and provides support and after-sales service for aircraft nacelles. We are a global leader for commercial aircraft with more than 100 seats, business aircraft and regional aircraft. At the cutting edge of technology, we deliver 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.
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
- 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
Your Role:
Key responsibilities:
- Ensure that manufacturing are supplied with internal and supplier's production resources, and are capable to produce products that meet technical & quality requirements, production rate and cost objectives
- Manage a team of Product Pilots
- Manage the industrialisation budget and funding (initial industrialisation and evolutions - including development budgets for new suppliers)
- Validate and authorise commitments made by operations
- Coordinate engineering and manufacturing activities during industrialisation
- Ensure process qualification (including special processes)
- Ensure that industrialisation reviews (internal and external supply chain) are conducted, ensuring that the design can be manufactured efficiently
- Ensure industrialisation production rate capacity
- Responsible toward the program and manufacturing organisations for the performance of the industrial process and for meeting cost objectives
- Validate and coordinate action plans that allow production units to meet program objectives
- Responsible for Industrial performance (OTD), production cost & quality for internal operations
- Medium/long term plans for the equipment and investment
- Ensure consistency between local operations S&OPs and program generated demand (GDD)
- Act as focal point with partners towards program and coordinates manufacturing in execution phase
- By delegation from the quality organisation, ensure that the design and industrialisation processes are deployed with a high level of quality, with any deviations actioned through robust RCCA
What you'll bring:
- Manufacturing experience from leading edge environments (essential)
- Lean Manufacturing Skills
- Good understanding of manufacturing processes and techniques (essential)
- Good general aircraft knowledge and experience of civil A/C nacelle structures
- Broad knowledge of metallic and composite materials
- Knowledge of SAP and S&OP processes (essential)
- Degree/HND (Engineering/Manufacturing) or equivalent experience
- Project management experience and or qualifications (essential)
- First class influencing and negotiation skills (essential)
- Advocate & driver of change (essential)
At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, 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 application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.
Industrial Program Manager in Burnley employer: Safran
At Safran Nacelles in Burnley, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values our employees' well-being and professional growth. With a competitive salary, flexible working hours, generous annual leave, and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and a strong pension scheme, we foster a supportive work culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. Join us to be part of a team that crafts excellence in the aerospace industry while enjoying a balanced work-life environment.
