Assistant Engineering Group Leader in Gloucester

Shape the Future of Aerospace at Safran.

Are you ready to contribute to ambitious projects and create a positive impact in the aerospace industry? At Safran, you'll work with the brightest minds and cutting-edge technologies, building valuable experience and joining an innovative, supportive team.

We are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise covers the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end: design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who is ready to take the next step into leadership. If you have strong technical expertise and the ambition to develop your management skills, we'll provide the support and training you need to grow into a successful engineering leader.

Why Work at Safran? Your Wellbeing & Benefits:

• Early finish on Fridays (where applicable)
• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
• Flexible working options
• Pension (matched up to 8%) and life assurance
• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading a talented engineering team, driving projects to hit milestones and deliver world-class solutions on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.
• Champion the professional and personal growth of your team through structured development plans and mentoring.
• Ensure every technical solution is fit for purpose, compliant with processes, and meets the highest quality.
• Define and compile Work Package Specifications that set the direction for your team's success.
• Oversee offload activities, ensuring schedules and costs stay on track while proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
• Work closely with functional management to secure the right resources and skills to keep projects moving forward.

What You'll Bring:

• Aerospace Experience - You've worked in a complex engineering environment and understand the challenges of delivering complex projects.
• Leadership potential - You enjoy guiding others and have experience managing or coordinating people.
• Proven results - You can show examples of successful engineering projects you've contributed to.
• Strong project skills - Communication, decision-making, and keeping projects on track are second nature to you.
• Financial awareness - You understand budgets and cost control at a basic level.
• Coaching mindset - Experience helping others grow is a bonus, but a willingness to support and mentor.

Join Us. Here, we craft excellence together. If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and be part of something bigger, we'd love to hear from you.

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality.

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 you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role.

We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Let us know via (zoey.) if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application.

Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which includes a criminal record check.