Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Pitstone

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.

As part of a global group and the heart of Safran's Power Division, Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. We recognise that aviation needs to innovate and change in order to protect our environment.

We believe that future aircraft power systems will be hybrid-electric or full-electric, which is why we are developing advanced electrical solutions to help decarbonise flight. In addition to supporting the next generation of traditional aircraft, we are also working to support new Vertical Take-off and landing aircraft, light jets that will revolutionise the way we fly.

As Senior Manufacturing Engineer, 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
- Demonstrable experience in manufacturing engineering, ideally in a regulated industry
- Proficiency in CAD, CAM, and process simulation tools
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma methodologies
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings
- Experience deploying APQP standards and tools
- Experience mentoring or developing engineers

Here, we craft excellence together.

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