Industrial Project Lead

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations. We design, test, manufacture and assemble landing gear used on commercial aircraft including Airbus and Boeing, and UK military aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon. Gloucester is home to the UK division and has been a leader of cutting edge landing gear technology for over 90 years, since the innovative designs of Sir George Dowty. YOU can be a part of our legacy…

Due to internal promotion, we are now recruiting for an Industrial Project Lead to join our team in Gloucester. This is a key role for the Assembly area of the business, working with cross-functional teams to support the Production function.

The purpose of the Industrial Project Lead role is to work to an industrialisation plan, communicating with engineers and customers to deliver projects. You will be expected to hit deliverables, negating any issues and failings the team may encounter. You will be required to carry out risk assessments and problem solve when any requests for change are submitted, either by the customer or the team.

Technical skills required:

• Basic knowledge in manufacturing processes: machining, assembly, special processes
• Excellent knowledge of project management processes
• Previous experience in automotive or aerospace industries preferable
• Good knowledge of industrialisation processes in an aerospace environment: PPAP, FMEA and APQP
• Lean experience (Green Belt / Black belt) preferable
• Ability to read and analyse technical drawings and specifications
• Experience in production and cross-functional environment

Why us?

Our employees are at the heart of our success and we work together towards Four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:

*We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business

*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 for you and your colleagues

Candidate Skills & Experience:

• Excellent analytical skills
• Show practical approach to complex projects
• Capacity to identify blocking points and put corrective actions in place
• Excellent communication skills and in particular, capacity to generate people's involvement
• Able to deliver content to all levels of the business
• Capacity to take ownership on projects and propose solutions
• Have strong organisational, problem solving and communication skills
• Positive attitude towards development and learning new skills

What we will give you?

• Flexible working hours with an early finish on a Friday (4.5 day working week)
• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy/sell annual leave
• Annual bonus & Share scheme options
• Pension scheme (up to 8% match) and life assurance (4x salary)
• Onsite parking, including EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage and shower/changing facilities
• Our Benefits Portal offers a number of schemes including: cycle to work, technology & retail savings, access to healthcare & wellbeing services, discounted gym memberships and more!
• Global and local career progression opportunities and training & development programmes
• STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all
• Social events throughout the year, and access to Dowty Sports and Social clubs

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 Landing Systems 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 Landing Systems an inclusive place to work.

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