Continuous Improvement Engineer - Part 145

2026-09-23T17:00:00

Ivinghoe Aston

Buckinghamshire

GB

LU7 9

Any

2026-10-25T04:39:48

Job Description

Continuous Improvement Engineer - Part 145

Location

Pitstone, Bucks

Company

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 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.

Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. It is a key player in the equipment electrification & in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. Mastering the on-board energy system, the company designs and provides modular, innovative and optimised architectures and solutions.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you, both in and out of work, including:

Competitive salary

Excellent Pension and bonus scheme

33 Days Holiday (including bank holidays)

Dental and BUPA cover

Midday finish on Fridays

Enhanced family friendly policies

Wellbeing programme

Employee assistance programme including health and finance

Onsite subsidised canteen

Your Role

As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will lead and drive strategic continuous improvement initiatives across our aerospace Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) operations. Acting as a senior technical expert within Manufacturing Engineering, you will be responsible for improving turnaround time (TAT), yield, on-time delivery, cost performance, and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

You will work collaboratively with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain and Engineering teams to implement innovative technologies, optimise manufacturing and repair processes, introduce best-practice methodologies, and embed a culture of continuous improvement across the site.

Key responsibilities:

Act as senior technical authority for MRO processes, complex findings, and escalated repair/test issues across multiple product families

Lead continuous improvement across MRO processes and procedures, focusing on productivity, quality and cost reduction

Approve and govern repair process documentation, special processes and test methods; own method standardisation across shops

Lead repair development and alternative repair introduction with Engineering (incl. customer approval as required)

Define shop capability & technology roadmaps (advanced NDT, digital inspection, test automation, data analytics)

Drive site wide maturity in defect classification, root cause eradication, and yield recovery; mentor engineers/technicians

Own TAT/yield strategy, WIP control and constraint removal across value streams; set repair routing standards

What you'll bring:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial engineering or related engineering discipline

Demonstrable experience in manufacturing engineering or continuous improvement within a complex engineering environment

Strong working knowledge of Part 145

Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels

Desirable:

Experience within Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) operations

Experience deploying APQP standards and quality tools

We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.

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issues across multiple product familiesLead continuous improvement across MRO processes and procedures, focusing on productivity, quality and cost reductionApprove and govern repair process documentation, special processes and test methods; own method standardisation across shopsLead repair development and alternative repair introduction with Engineering (incl. customer approval as required)Define shop capability & technology roadmaps (advanced NDT, digital inspection, test automation, data analytics)Drive site wide maturity in defect classification, root cause eradication, and yield recovery; mentor engineers/techniciansOwn TAT/yield strategy, WIP control and constraint removal across value streams; set repair routing standardsWhat you'll bring:Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial engineering or related engineering disciplineDemonstrable experience in manufacturing engineering or continuous improvement within a complex engineering environmentStrong working knowledge
of Part 145Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levelsDesirable:Experience within Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) operationsExperience deploying APQP standards and quality toolsWe know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.TPBN1_UKTJ

Job DescriptionContinuous Improvement Engineer - Part 145Pitstone, BucksSafran - Here, we craft excellence together.At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a 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.Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. It is a key player in the equipment electrification & in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. Mastering the on-board energy system, the company designs and provides modular, innovative and optimised architectures and solutions.Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you, both in and out of work, including:Competitive salaryExcellent Pension and bonus scheme33 Days Holiday (including bank holidays)Dental and BUPA coverMidday finish on FridaysEnhanced

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