Safran - Graduate Manufacturing Operations Management Scheme

Safran is a leading international high-technology group with two core business areas: aerospace and defence. Its 85,000 employees work across more than 276 locations and 27 countries, with limitless opportunity on offer within aerospace for the design, production and maintenance of aircraft landing gear, electrical systems and engine nacelles.

As one of the world’s most innovative companies, Safran develops everything from jet engines, landing systems and helicopter flight controls, through to optronic systems, nacelles, seats and interiors.

By joining Safran, you’ll have the chance to shape and influence our exciting future, as you learn from our experts and take part in ground-breaking projects.

Our UK Graduate Programme

Joining our Operations Management team, you’ll be welcomed into a culture of continuous innovation, with unique projects and experiences to enjoy. The two-year Graduate programme typically consists of a number of placements designed to get you involved in all aspects our Production Operation – starting at assembly, machining and special processes, through to quality, supply chain and planning.

People development is a top priority for Safran as a multinational corporation. Our people are our most valued asset, as we aim to deliver high performing, safer, and more environmentally friendly technology solutions. Safran continually invest in developing our employees’ skills and expertise, and support them throughout their careers.

What will I be doing on this graduate programme?

This role is a project-based roles that will see you liaising between teams and people across the business. You will rotate around 3 key areas including special processes, general production and the assembly line. During your 2 years, your role could involve but not be limited to:

• Being involved in investigation projects from a process and change management perspective
• Taking data from projects and communicating the necessary information to the people involved
• Using PDM to manage production across all sites
• Using CATIA to understand technical drawings
• Reporting using PowerBI

What’s on offer?

• A £29k starting salary, plus access to benefits including health schemes, employee assistance programme, competitive pension scheme etc.
• Fantastic training opportunities, including being enrolled on the Graduate training programme coordinated by Safran University and previous graduates being available as support buddies.
• Support from Safran alongside your work to continue with your choice of professional studies to complement your ambition.
• A flexible work/life balance (your work week finishes by 1pm on a Friday!)
• The chance to get involved with extracurriculars including going to events such as RIAT and the Flying Start Challenge as well as other sporting activities such as the Corporate Games

What skills do I need?

• A 2.1 or above (or equivalent) in Engineering or Business Management
• Based in the South-West, or willing to re-locate to the local area.

Sound like the opportunity for you? If so, simply click ‘Apply Now’ and attach an up-to-date CV – GRB will then be in touch shortly after. This is a popular scheme and spaces fill up on a rolling basis so to ensure yourself a chance at the next stage, make sure you apply ASAP.