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VIE - Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly F-H

Preligens

Preligens

Burnley, UK
Posted on Jul 29, 2025

VIE - Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly F/H

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Company : Safran Nacelles Job field : Industrial Engineering Location : Bancroft Road, Bb10 2rz Burnley , England , United Kingdom Contract type : VIE Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Master Degree Required experience : First experience Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Spoken language(s) : English Fluent
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Job Description

As part of this VIE position at our Burnley site, you will be responsible for solving quality issues related to assembly processes by applying production engineering tools and Lean Six Sigma methodologies, with a continuous improvement mindset.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Measuring and analyzing key variables within assembly and inspection processes;

Identifying root causes of malfunctions using problem-solving tools, and evaluating possible solutions;

Implementing corrective and preventive actions in collaboration with relevant teams, and monitoring their effectiveness over time;

Contributing to the standardization of best practices and the update of technical documentation.

You will be working in an international industrial environment, in close collaboration with multicultural teams both locally and abroad.

This assignment will allow you to develop strong skills in project management, industrial performance monitoring, and technical communication.

Job Requirements

Let's talk about you

Ready for takeoff? Here's the profile we're looking for:

-You hold a Master's degree in a technical or engineering field

-You have strong problem-solving skills and a passion for continuous improvement

-You are proficient in Catia V5 or other CAD software;

-You are fluent in English and feel comfortable working in a multicultural, international environment.

Then this VIE is made for you !

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Occasional travel to France may be required

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Nacelles designs, integrates and provides support and after-sales service for aircraft nacelles. The company is a global leader in the market for commercial aircraft with more than 100 seats, business aircraft and regional aircraft. At the cutting edge of technology, Safran Nacelles offers nacelles that are ever more integrated with the engine, aerodynamic, lightweight with advanced acoustic treatments in order to contribute to the reduction of CO2 and noise emissions from aircraft.

100,000
employees worldwide
27
Number of countries where Safran is located
35
business area families