Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence 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 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap. Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defence industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking. With over one million seats equipping the fleets of the major airlines, Safran Seats is one of the world's leading suppliers of seating for passengers, crews and helicopters thanks to innovative and high added-value solutions. 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. The purpose of this role is to support all aspects of engineering and operational performance through active involvement in new product introduction, quality assurance, continuous improvement and direct employee development. Key Responsibilities will include: Support manufacturing engineering and operational performance during the NPI and production process to establish world class operational performance in Safety, Quality, Productivity, Delivery, People Development and Continuous Improvement. Support manufacturing engineering and operations to improve process and product quality assurance via A3 / 8D and PFMEA methodology. Participate in team based CI activities to support engineering and operational development of world class working practices. Mentor, train and support the continual development of direct employee skill set. Ensure that safe and efficient working practices are maintained on a daily basis within the manufacturing process. Generating, auditing and maintenance of supporting engineering process documentation such as PQA's, SOP's and PVP's 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 people These 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 colleagues So you'll be supported every step of the way Sustainability Our 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 Mobility As 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. Candidate requirements: Engineering NVQ level 2 or relevant manufacturing experience. Holds or working towards mechanical / electrical engineering ONC / HNC. Experience Previous manufacturing experience in NPI, quality assurance and CI environment. Successful candidate will have relevant engineering or manufacturing experience from a similar industry. Problem solving / quality assurance techniques such as 8D or PFMEA methodologies. Computer literate with Microsoft packages, ERP systems and CAD based packages. 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