At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive operational excellence and implement continuous improvement initiatives in aerospace.
- Company: Join Safran, a global leader in aerospace innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy 33 days holiday, private medical cover, and a strong pension scheme.
- Other info: Opportunities for personal growth and involvement in community initiatives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the aerospace industry while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in Lean manufacturing and project management is essential.
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.
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:
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%
- Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members
- Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work
- 4 x Life Assurance
- Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection
- Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme
- Annual share save schemes
- Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth
Your role: As Continuous Improvement Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting the industrial areas, and customers, in operational excellence. It's a busy role with opportunities for progression into the wider continuous improvement team where you can learn, and grow, with a leading global aerospace business!
Key responsibilities:
- Champion the Implementation of 'One Safran' standards by ensuring consistent use of relevant project management methodologies and tools across all improvement initiatives.
- Promoting Best Practice through sharing, embedding and reinforcing project management best practices throughout the organization to drive standardisation.
- Project Planning and Coordination by developing and managing project plans, including clear objectives, timelines, deliverables, and risk management.
- Monitoring progress and compliance by tracking project milestones, and timely delivery of results.
- Governance and Reporting through ensuring robust project governance, provide regular updates, and report progress against KPIs using established templates and dashboards.
- Ensure all Operational Excellence activities are conducted with a focus on environmental responsibility and sustainability.
What you'll bring:
- In-depth understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping).
- Understanding of project management frameworks.
- Familiarity with root cause analysis, problem solving tools, and change management techniques.
- Proven experience in leading and delivering successful continuous improvement projects at a plant or business-unit level.
- Hands-on experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence initiatives, from concept through to sustained implementation - Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role.
Continuous Improvement Engineer in Cwmbran employer: Safran
At Safran Actuation Systems UK in Banbury, we prioritise our employees' well-being with a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and a family-friendly work culture. Our commitment to professional development, coupled with a collaborative environment, empowers you to innovate and grow within the aerospace sector, making a meaningful impact on cutting-edge technologies. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values excellence and fosters continuous improvement.
