Assistant Engineering Group Leader

Assistant Engineering Group Leader

The Aircraft of tomorrow
Pioneered by you

As part of our engineering group, you will be leading a small design & analysis team carrying out activities to develop, qualify and support landing gear systems throughout the life cycle.
Under the guidance of an Engineering Group Leader, you will meet agreed milestones and deliverables on time, on cost and on quality.
You'll have opportunities to learn and progress, with investment being made on site it's an exciting time to join our growing local team.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is a priority for us. We offer a range of benefits designed to support you, both in and outside of work.
• We value your time: Enjoy a four and a half day week, giving you Friday afternoons to recharge.
• Time to unwind: Start with 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days to fit your needs.
• Sharing in our success: We believe in rewarding your contributions with an annual bonus and share scheme options.
• Planning for your future: We offer a generous pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary.
• Making your work life easier: Enjoy onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities.
• Flexibility that works for you: We offer a wide range of flexible benefits and working options (role dependant), enhanced maternity and family friendly benefits, because we know everyone's needs are different.

Who are Safran Landing Systems?

We are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end: design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair.

We're at the forefront of aerospace technology, creating safer, more sustainable aviation for the next generation of aerospace. It's easy to take flying for granted, or forget the incredible amount of technical skills, capability and co-ordination required to create an aircraft. At Safran, we never take it for granted. Our people's talents and skills come together to make the feat of flying possible. Here, you can create an impact you're proud of, where you're rewarded for your dedication and willingness to learn.

What will I be doing?

• Lead a team of engineers to meet agreed project milestones and deliverables, including, technical, financial and scheduling of the team's activities
• Promote professional and personal development of all the team member through the professional development review process
• Ensure a 'fit for purpose' technical solution is developed to meet the required schedule while ensuring compliance to processes & procedures
• Compile Work Package Specifications as required to support delivery of the team's objectives
• Monitor offload activities adherence to schedule and costs while identify any associated risks
• Work with the functional management to ensure adequate resources and skills are available

What do I need to succeed in the role?
You will have be able to demonstrate proven results in a range of engineering activities. Project management, communication and decision making skills are essential to this role, as is your general understanding of finance. Proven experience of coaching and developing others would be an advantage.

Desired skills:
• Business Awareness
• Applying & Anticipating
• Maximising Performance
• Design & Analysis
• Planning and Estimation Experience

Key Behavioural Competencies Required:
• Influencing/Networking
• Coaching
• Team Working
• Proactivity

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.
We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role.
We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of their age, identity or background.
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation please get in touch for an informal chat. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.
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.

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

Join Safran and discover what we could achieve, together.

Safran es un grupo internacional de alta tecnología que opera en los campos de la aeronáutica (propulsión, equipamiento e interiores), espacio y defensa. Su misión: contribuir de forma duradera a un mundo más seguro, donde el transporte aéreo sea cada vez más respetuoso con el medio ambiente, más cómodo y más accesible. Establecido en todos los continentes, el Grupo emplea a 100.000 personas para una facturación de 27.3 mil millones de euros en 2024, y ocupa, solo o en asociación, posiciones de liderazgo mundial o europeo en sus mercados.
Safran es la segunda empresa del sector aeronáutico y de la defensa que figura en la lista de «World's Best Companies» de 2024 de la revista TIME.

Safran Landing Systems es el líder mundial en el ámbito de los sistemas de aterrizaje y frenado de aeronaves. Su experiencia le permite participar en todo el ciclo de vida de sus productos: desde el diseño y la fabricación hasta el mantenimiento y la reparación. Safran Landing Systems, socio de más de 25 fabricantes de aeronaves de diversos sectores —civil, regional, ejecutivo y militar—, no solo equipa a más de 35 000 aeronaves, sino que sus equipos llevan a cabo más de 100 000 aterrizajes al día.