Head of Engineering Transformation and CI
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!
This role has responsibility for leading and coaching the Engineering organization in developing and driving an effective improvement journey. The role will require the individual to lead teams and engage business leaders in analyzing performance, determining processes and tools to improve, and driving the programs 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
1. 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 organization.
* 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.
1. 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 program to train and certify individuals as Six-Sigma Green and Black Belts, ensuring the Engineering function has 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.
2. Drive Engineering Improvement Workstreams
* Organize and lead teams in improvement initiatives.
Job Requirements
* Holds the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - ESSENTIAL
* Problem Solving 8D
* Experience of QRQC
* Experience of Lean deployment
* Experience of Training and Coaching
* Demonstrated ability to lead transformation projects with business-level results
* Strong 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!
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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