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Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader - Assemblies

Burnley
2 weeks ago
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About Safran Nacelles Ltd
Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long range commercial aircraft.

Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. We were voted the 28th best worldwide employer in 2022 by Forbes. Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employer in Burnley.

Our Four People Fundamentals underpin life at Safran, and our culture is built on the following principles;

*Promoting diversity and inclusion
*Developing skills and building opportunities
*Creating a trustworthy work place
*Promoting collaboration and mutual support

Why not visit our website for more information on careers at Safran
Careers At a glance | Safran ((url removed))

What will I be doing?

  • Manage & Lead the Assembly Manufacturing Engineers serving the A330neo, HTF, Trent and F7x programmes.

  • Responsible for the deployment of the company human resources policies to all direct reports, including the management of time and attendance via the ADP system.

  • Manage skills deployment and development for Assembly Manufacturing Engineers serving the A330neo, HTF, Trent and F7x programmes, ensuring improvement plans are in place where required.

  • Identify and mitigate any HSE risks associated with team member activity.

  • Working closely with the various Programme Pilots, define and implement resource budgets through the MTP Process.

  • Manage the deployment and utilisation of all team members to deliver the Engineering improvement initiatives, addressing matters such as HPU reduction, QN eradication and product delivery.

  • Promote a culture of innovation and by embedding the participative innovation philosophy.

    Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm finish on Friday
  • Flexi-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month
  • 33 days annual leave [inclusive of bank holidays]
  • Option to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave
  • 10% employer pension contribution
  • 5% employee contribution with the option to increase this voluntarily through tax efficient salary exchange
  • 4 x life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
  • Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan
  • Group income protection scheme paying 50% of your salary in the event that you are too ill to work
  • Support for your continuous professional development and career development
  • Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
  • Excellent on-site catering facilities offering subsidised hot and cold breakfast and lunch
  • Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the Company
  • Corporate membership at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa to use the fitness suite, classes, pool and sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member
  • Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme offering mental health support through a confidential 24/7 helpline, access to remote GP appointments, medical second opinions and physiotherapy
  • Cycles to work scheme
  • Discounts on your high street purchases through our benefits platform
  • Long Service awards providing you with a monetary award and additional annual leave
  • Relaxed dress code on Fridays
  • Support for flexible working
  • Safran referral scheme - refer someone for a job and you may qualify for a £1,000 reward
  • Hybrid working option
  • Electric car charging points on site
  • Enter a draw to win a Burnley Football Club hospitality match day experience
  • Line manager leadership conference every 6 months
  • Fully funded quarterly site team-building events

    What you need from me?
  • Bachelors Degree in an engineering-related subject (suitable experience will also be considered as an alternative).

  • A formal leadership qualification is desirable.

  • Proven Manufacturing Engineering experience within an aerospace context.

  • Ability to assist with technical Engineering tasks where required - meaning knowledge of core Safran processes is highly desirable.

  • Proven appreciation of business economics and how the Engineering activities are directly associated with financial performance.

  • Strong communication skills (both written and oral), being comfortable presenting both on a 1-2-1 basis and to larger groups where required.

  • Strong project/programme management skills, ensuring all work content is planned, resourced and reviewed effectively to meet customer requirements.

  • Displays accountability for the delivery of Engineering content across A330neo, HTF, Trent and F7x assembly programmes.

    What's my next step?
    Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call

    Diversity & Inclusion
    We want Safran Nacelles 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 Nacelles an inclusive place to work

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