Senior Manufacturing Engineer Pitstone, Tring, Hertfordshire

Skills: DFM, Mechanical, Analytical, Problem solving, Root cause analysis, Effective communicator, Process improvement, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous improvement

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will act as the technical authority for a defined manufacturing domain or module.

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible.

Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries

You will lead the design, implementation, optimisation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes-ensuring safety, efficiency, quality, cost effectiveness, and compliance with industrial and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide expert-level technical guidance and act as the escalation point for complex manufacturing issues. - Oversee key manufacturing process documentation including Work Instructions, PFMEAs, control plans, routings, and layouts. - Lead industrialisation strategy for new and existing products to ensure long‑term manufacturability. - Champion problem‑solving maturity across the site, coaching teams in 8D, 5‑Why and RCA methods. - Define manufacturing technology roadmaps, including automation, digitalisation, and advanced tooling. - Lead cross-functional teams on industrialisation, NPI and major change programmes. - Represent Manufacturing Engineering in audits, governance boards and customer/leadership reviews. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable performance improvements.

What You'll Bring

- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or other related engineering field - Essential - Demonstrable experience in manufacturing engineering, ideally in a regulated industry - Essential - Proficiency in CAD, CAM, and process simulation tools - Essential - Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma methodologies- Essential - Ability to interpret engineering drawings - Essential - Experience deploying APQP standards and tools - Desirable - Experience mentoring or developing engineers - Desirable

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 and are proudly a Disability Confident Employer.

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.

We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum essential requirements regardless of their identity or background. Please let us know in your cover letter if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation