Engineering Development Lead

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ''World's Best Companies 2025'' ranking.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.

Engineering Development Lead

Cwmbran, Wales

£ Competitive

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran, Wales.

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:

-33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

-Pension Scheme, leading salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%

-Private Medical Cover (upgrade to cover family members)

-Salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work

-4 x Life Assurance

-Interactive benefits platform (tech, retail benefits & income protection)

-Enhanced family friendly policies & employee assistance programme

-Annual share-save schemes

-Career advancement - Safran University and internal -Training and Development Schools

-Corporate Social Responsibility activities

Your Role

The Engineering Development Lead is responsible for leading the development and delivery of engineering training and learning programmes that support the growth of engineering talent, promote continuous learning, and ensure consistency in engineering standards and practices. Working closely with the VP Engineering, Development Sch...