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Entity Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Reference 2024-144040
Position description Domain
Performance and Support Job field / Job profile
Continuous improvement - Performance improvement management Job title
Head of Engineering Transformation and CI Employment type
Permanent Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager Part time / Full time
Full-time 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.
This role has responsibility for leading and coaching the Engineering organisation in developing and driving an effective improvement journey. The role will require the individual to lead teams and engage business leaders in analysing performance, determining processes and tools to improve and driving the programmes 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 will include:
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 organisation. • 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.
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 to train and certify individuals as Six-Sigma Green and Black Belts as well as ensuring the Engineering function have 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.
Drive Engineering Improvement Workstreams • Organise and lead teams in ana.
Travel specificity Some travel required.
Candidate skills & requirements
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!
Please apply and submit your CV today! Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages.
Position location Job location
Europe, UK, Wales City (-ies)
Llantarnam Industrial Park, Llantarnam NP44 3HQ Cwmbran
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Entity Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Reference 2024-144040
Position description Domain
Performance and Support Job field / Job profile
Continuous improvement - Performance improvement management Job title
Head of Engineering Transformation and CI Employment type
Permanent Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager Part time / Full time
Full-time 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.
This role has responsibility for leading and coaching the Engineering organisation in developing and driving an effective improvement journey. The role will require the individual to lead teams and engage business leaders in analysing performance, determining processes and tools to improve and driving the programmes 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 will include:
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 organisation. • 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.
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 to train and certify individuals as Six-Sigma Green and Black Belts as well as ensuring the Engineering function have 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.
Drive Engineering Improvement Workstreams • Organise and lead teams in ana.
Travel specificity Some travel required.
Candidate skills & requirements
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!
Please apply and submit your CV today! Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages.
Position location Job location
Europe, UK, Wales City (-ies)
Llantarnam Industrial Park, Llantarnam NP44 3HQ Cwmbran
#J-18808-Ljbffr
