Manufacturing Engineering - NPI Manager M​/F

Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world class centre for the design, manufacture and support of cutting-edge actuation and flight control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best.

As Manufacturing Engineering NPI Manager, you will lead the Manufacturing Engineering NPI team responsible for the industrialisation of new and modified products across the Actuation business. You will drive manufacturing readiness throughout the full NPI lifecycle, ensuring safe, on-time and cost-effective delivery while meeting quality and operational requirements. Working closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Programme Management and suppliers, you will provide both technical and people leadership to deliver robust manufacturing solutions and support business growth.

• NPI & Manufacturing Engineering Leadership
• Lead Manufacturing Engineering activities across NPI and industrialisation programmes.
• Define and deliver NPI plans aligned to programme milestones.
• Drive the application of APQP, DFx, Systems Engineering, PFMEA, Control Plans and production readiness processes.
• Process Development & Industrialisation
• Lead the development and industrialisation of robust, scalable manufacturing processes.
• Translate product requirements into manufacturing methods, tooling, equipment and process controls.
• Team Leadership & Capability Development
• Develop, mentor and lead a high-performing NPI Manufacturing Engineering team.
• Manage resource planning, performance, capability development and succession planning.
• Establish engineering standards, best practices and continuous improvement across the function.
• Programme & Stakeholder Management
• Manage manufacturing engineering plans, resources, risks and recovery actions.
• Represent Manufacturing Engineering at programme reviews and business forums.
• Quality & Continuous Improvement
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Identify opportunities to improve industrialisation processes, manufacturing technologies, automation and digitalisation.

• Degree or apprentice trained in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience in Manufacturing Engineering and successful delivery of NPI / industrialisation programmes
• Experience leading and developing technical teams
• Strong knowledge of NPI, APQP, DFx, Systems Engineering and requirements management
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, tooling, equipment, and process development
• Strong understanding of PFMEA, Control Plans, process validation, capability studies, and production readiness
• Experience managing projects, technical risks, budgets, and programme milestones
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, planning, and organisational skills
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership abilities

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