At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative projects in aerospace technology and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Company: Global leader in aircraft landing systems with a focus on innovation and diversity.
- Benefits: Early finishes on Fridays, competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a team crafting the future of flight and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering, project management experience, and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Safran Landing Systems 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; OEM Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).
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:
- Early finish on Fridays
- Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
- Strong Pension scheme and life assurance
- Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
- Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
- Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies
Your Role
The Deputy Chief Engineer is responsible for the planning, cost, quality and on-time delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects for Safran Landing Systems. You will coordinate with different functions within Safran Landing Systems on behalf of the Chief Engineer (CE) for R&T Products, in order to achieve major milestones of that technology segment.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading, Developing and Maturing new technologies across Landing Gear and Integration (LGI), Wheel and Brakes (W&B), System and Equipment (SE) and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) divisions of Safran Landing System.
- Constructing and Delivering the TRL road map alongside the CE and Programs teams.
- Identifying and validating requirements to mature technologies to Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6; from coupon testing to full scale testing.
- Developing a partnership with technical experts and technical entities across Safran.
- Working alongside the Safran Landing Systems Transverse teams, LGI, W&B, SE and MRO teams to ensure project objectives are achieved.
- Developing a partnership with academia and industrial businesses.
- Reporting technical progress to Safran Landing Systems senior management and funding agencies.
What you'll bring:
- Experience in Research environment
- Degree level or similar experience in an engineering discipline
- Project management and a proven record of accomplishment in previous projects
- Leadership skills
- Excellent People management skills - role will be supporting Chief Engineer to lead and manage a UK funded project, with a team (potentially matrix) of 5-6
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Have an exceptional teamwork ethic
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.
If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.
R&T Deputy Chief Engineer in Norton employer: Safran
At Safran, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the aerospace sector. Our Gloucester location provides employees with a range of flexible benefits, including early finishes on Fridays, competitive salaries, and professional development opportunities, all within a family-friendly environment. Join us to be part of a diverse team dedicated to crafting excellence together, where your contributions will help shape the future of flight.
