REACH/INDUS Engineer

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.We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Engineering team as a Reach / Indus Engineer at our Slough site.

About Safran Electrical Components - Slough

Safran Electrical Components (SEC) specialises in the design, development, and qualification of high-performance electrical interconnection components used in demanding aerospace environments.

Your Role

Lead the industrialisation of new products from concept to production, while ensuring the re-industrialisation and compliance of existing products in line with business and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Industrialisation & Process DevelopmentLead
• industrialisation of new products and manage major changes impacting existing products
• Define, develop, and improve manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost performance
• Design and introduce new processes, equipment, and production flows
• Specify tooling, equipment, and manufacturing methods (including special processes such as coating, bonding, plating)
• Estimate costs, define time standards, and optimise production performance and yield
• Project ManagementLead projects end-to-end using a structured gated process
• Define objectives with Engineering / Program / Product teams and ensure delivery (cost, quality, timeline)
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders (engineering, manufacturing, suppliers)
• Produce and manage key documentation (PFMEA, Process Flow, Control Plan, VSM, etc.)
• Track progress, risks, and KPIs, and report to stakeholders
• Tools, Equipment & DesignDesign tools and fixtures (2D/3D CAD)
• Define machine requirements and commissioning plans
• Develop proof of
  concepts (e.g. 3D printing)
• REACH & Compliance / SustainabilityAct as a key contributor to REACH compliance across products, materials, and processes (including SVHC monitoring)
• Support re-industrialisation initiatives driven by regulatory or environmental changes
• Improve sustainability of manufacturing processes
• Collaboration & Team ContributionWork closely with cross-functional teams: Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement
• Engage stakeholders across UK and international sites
• Support and mentor less experienced team members
• Promote best practices and ensure process adherence
• Reporting & CommunicationMonitor and report on industrialisation delivery and KPIs
• Manage priorities and capacity planning
• Communicate progress, risks, and opportunities clearly to stakeholders

What You've BringEssential

• Engineering degree (Mechanical / Industrial / Manufacturing)
• Experience in industrialisation / production engineering in a manufacturing environment (aerospace, automotive, or similar)
• Strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and process validation (including special processes)
• Exposure to REACH / material compliance

Desirable

• Knowledge of aerospace standards (AS9100, ISO 9001)
• Experience with IMDS / BOM compliance
• Experience leading STEERCO meetings and industrial readiness reviews

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