Programme Chief Engineer

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…

The Programme Chief Engineer is responsible for leading Development Program and In Service activities on a specific Programs.

The postholder will be responsible for establishing customer needs and coordinating Safran capability to ensure delivery within agreed SLA's. You will be the main technical focal point throughout the Safran life cycle process, coordinating and managing all engineering aspects for the program, liaising with other functions to ensure coherent planning and will work closely with the Program Management team as part of a multi-functional team.

You will have the overall program technical authority/signatory and be part of the engineering site leadership team.

Define, agree and manage the engineering budget plus schedule with Program Management for the program
Technical authority for the program
Work with functional managers to ensure necessary skills are deployed
Manage the technical interface with the customer and airworthiness authorities
Provide monthly program updates to the engineering management leadership team and negotiate any required support
Lead other operational functions for all technical aspects internal to SLS: Programme, Production, Purchasing, Customer Support, Quality, MRO and Build to Specification Suppliers
During the development phase of the programme:
• Conduct design, development, industrialisation and qualification of landing gear structures and systems to meet performance, costs (NRC & RC on a standard basis that has been defined and agreed with the program manager) and schedule objectives
For activity dealing with the fleet in-service:
• Manage design modifications resulting from customer changes, maturity issues encountered in service or in production as well as actions needed for cost reductions
• Define and implement all action plans ensuring airworthiness
• Manage configuration
• Ensure that non conformities and repair activities are addressed in accordance with Safran LS performance commitments and needs
• Implement all action plans ensuring Products Improvement
• Ensure Program performance on Repairs process
People leadership for direct reports

The postholder will be a qualified, competent and experienced Aerospace engineer of some years, with:

• A strong working knowledge of Hydro Mechanical Systems
• Degree qualified and ideally a member of a professional body
• Thorough product knowledge of Aeronautical systems
• Working knowledge of Aerospace requirements and specifications at Aircraft Level
• Program and Project-management skills including clear understanding and management of technical risks
• Communication skills at all levels with the organisation and with customers – including presentation, identification of customer needs, ability to influence and negotiate
• Leadership /People Management skills in order to get the best from allocated resource whilst supporting development and wellbeing
• Able to understand complex multi-functional challenges, identify the right technical solutions and gain business/customer agreement

TRAINING
• Certification & Airworthiness requirements - TRAINING Part21G formal training

What we will give you?
• Hybrid/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.

‘Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check'

To customer locations monthly – UK or abroad dependent of program