Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Electronics & Defense propose à ses clients des solutions d'intelligence embarquée leur permettant d'appréhender l'environnement, de réduire la charge mentale et de garantir une trajectoire, même en situation critique, ce dans tous les environnements : sur terre, en mer, dans le ciel ou l'espace. La société met les expertises de ses collaborateurs au service de ces trois fonctions : observer, décider et guider, pour les marchés civils et militaires.

Mission description

What does the role look like? We're seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to take on a key leadership role within our Civil organisation at our Wolverhampton site. You'll lead a team of Manufacturing Engineerscovering system engineers and module support engineerssupporting production areas and delivering high-impact project work packages. As a skilled people manager, you'll be responsible for driving performance, supporting technical excellence, and leading improvement initiatives across manufacturing systems, technology, and processes. What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like? Lead and coordinate a team of technical contributors to deliver against business and engineering objectives. Set policy deployment goals and ensure alignment across your team to drive strategic outcomes. Develop and manage annual engineering plans, ensuring successful delivery of agreed objectives and KPIs. Represent the Manufacturing Engineering (ME) function at Tier process reviews and business project reviews. Oversee the commissioning and quality assurance of work packages related to production and system improvement. Drive best practice across manufacturing areas, establishing and upholding high standards. Coach, manage, and review performance of engineering staff, including supporting recruitment, training, progression, and succession planning. Lead multi-functional teams to resolve complex manufacturing issues. Manage risks and issues related to achieving engineering and business goals. Support the Head of Manufacturing Engineering in building a best-in-class ME function. Ensure accurate documentation and system transactions in line with customer and financial requirements. Provide regular progress updates to senior stakeholders on engineering and project performance.

Essential skills: Experience of manufacturing, assembly, or test. Project management experience. Degree or equivalent in Mechanical or Production Engineering. Demonstrable experienced developing and executing manufacturing strategy into an operational environment' Experience leading and developing technical teams. Extensive Knowledge of Lean principles and Six Sigma methodologies. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.). In Depth Understanding of manufacturing concepts and processes. Desirable skills: Additional Qualifications in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business Management. Project management qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, APMP).