Engineering Development Lead

Published 08.04.2026

Company : Safran Seats Job field : Continuous improvement Location : Cwmbran , Wales , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

2026-183731

Published 08.04.2026

Job Description

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 School Director, HR, Learning & Development, Technical Audit, and Engineering Leadership teams, the role identifies critical skills and training needs, develops targeted learning solutions, and drives the application of lessons learned across the organisation. The position also oversees engineering induction activities and supports new starters in becoming role-ready through structured learning, skills development, and a strong understanding of engineering systems, processes, and standards.

Identify, develop and deliver training solutions to address current and future engineering skills requirements.

Build and manage relationships with internal experts and external training providers to deliver specialist technical training.

Collaborate with HR, L&D, Engineering Leadership and Heads of Function to capture skills needs, validate requirements, and maintain skills matrices.

Develop accessible training materials and learning pathways that support professional development, career progression and organisational capability.

Monitor and report on training effectiveness, supporting Technical Audit activities and driving measurable improvements through KPIs.

Manage engineering learning resources, facilities and induction programmes to ensure employees become competent and role-ready.

Job Requirements

Desirable Experience

We are looking for a safety professional with a strong aviation background and a passion for driving safety excellence across a global organisation. You will bring:

Degree educated (or equivalent) with an understanding of multiple engineering disciplines and professional development frameworks.

Proven experience designing and delivering engaging learning and development programmes for engineering populations.

Strong talent development experience, including partnering with internal subject matter experts to develop and deliver technical training.

Experience supporting early career development, including apprentices, graduates and emerging talent.

Demonstrated success in promoting continuous learning, career development planning and professional growth initiatives.

Experience working with external training providers to coordinate cost-effective, high-quality learning solutions.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organisation.

Get involved:

We also have a number of groups and forums onsite that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, STEM ambassadors, employee forum, charity partnerships and wellbeing programme.

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

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 Certification team as a Flammability Certification Engineer at our Safran Seats site in Cwmbran.

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We also know that some candidates may be put off ing for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to 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 application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

Company Information

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.

Locate your future workplace

Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ

Cwmbran

Wales United Kingdom