Head Of Engineering Transformation And Ci

3 days ago

Cwmbran, United Kingdom Safran Seats Full time

Job Description Are you interested in working at the business end of Aerospace, where airline brand meets innovative passenger experience?
Then your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, an industry award winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology.
Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customization, quality and industrial design.At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers.
One day you could be liaising with one of the world's largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands around the world
In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.
This role has responsibility for leading and coaching the Engineering organisation in developing and driving an effective improvement journey.
The role will require the individual to lead teams and engage business leaders in analysing performance, determining processes and tools to improve and driving the programmes and governance to implement the improvements.
The Head of Engineering Transformation and CI will be an outstanding leader and have wide-ranging knowledge and experience of problem solving, six-sigma methodologies, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
Key Responsibilities will include:Continuous Improvement (CI)• Ownership of the Engineering improvement process and able to lead, facilitate and coach the Engineering leadership team in creating and implementing improvement journeys.• Develop and drive a culture of continuous improvement within the Engineering organisation.• Developing and leading a team of Improvement Champions within the Engineering function to engage, coach and support in the implementation of this journey.• Owning the training and coaching of Lean Improvement Tools.• Drive engagement with Participative Innovation across the Engineering • Support the engineering function with improving their processes and tools• Lead the implementation of the Improve Tool within SEATS GB, supported by training and monthly reporting of CI improve initiatives.
Problem Solving Capability• Working with the VP Engineering and Engineering Leadership team to determine the tools required and scope of Problem Solving Training across the function• Supporting the Business Transformation and CI in implementing a to train and certify individuals as Six-Sigma Green and Black Belts as well as ensuring the Engineering function have a pool of skilled personnel in tools such as 8D and Quick Response Quality Control (QRQC)• Coach, train and mentor employees in problem solving methodology and the use of CI tools Drive Engineering Improvement Workstreams• Organise and lead teams in ana Complementary Description Our in-house design studio co-creates the most innovative experiences in the sky with our airline customers and partners.
Our dedicated engineering, production and in-service support facilities are integral to delivering a high-end quality product that we keep flying throughout the life of programme.
We are fully supported by a wide team of support functions, from HR to Finance, to Business Development and Planning and Logistics, our team is built to give Safran Seats an end-to-end capability in house in the UK.
We focus on: Our peopleThese are our four People Fundamentals that underpin everything we do at Safran:• We believe in and fostering the conditions for diversity and inclusion to thrive• We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future• We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate• We encourage collaboration and mutual support between you and your colleaguesSo you'll be supported every step of the way
SustainabilityOur people are at the heart of our success, as we work together to achieve our mission: contributing to a safer and more sustainable aviation.
We are tackling the biggest challenges in aerospace, with a commitment to work to decarbonise the industry by 2050.
Global MobilityAs part of the Safran Group, across our businesses we are market leaders in aerospace, defence and space; there is always potential for future mobility in the UK and internationally.
Job Requirements Holds the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - ESSENTIALProblem Solving 8DExperience of QRQCExperience of Lean deploymentExperience of Training and CoachingDemonstrated ability to lead transformation projects with business level resultsStrong Facilitation and Change Management skills No candidate will meet every single desired qualification.
If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you
Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future.
There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:• We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business• We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future• We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate• We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays• Benefits Programme, with a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts and access to private healthcare• Career Progressions opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses• Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, parental leave and flexible working• Equality & Diversity initiatives with internal groups for workplace engagement and involvement• STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all Please apply and submit your CV today
Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages.
We want Safran Seats to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential.
We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.
We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Seats an inclusive place to work.
Specificity of the job Some travel required

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