In Service Retrofit lead

Position description

Domain

Programs / Customer Relations

Job field / Job profile

Customer services and support - Retrofit management

Job title

In Service Retrofit lead

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

In Service Retrofit lead
Gloucester

Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets.

Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).
OEM
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:
• Early finish on Fridays
• Competitive salary, annual profit share bonus and pay review
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
• Up to 8% employer matched pension scheme and life assurance
• Health cash plan, cycle and tech purchase schemes
• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

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

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 applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply 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.
Your Role
Lead end-to-end retrofit campaigns for in-service landing gear, ensuring programmes are delivered on time, within budget and with minimal disruption to airline operations. Act as the primary customer contact, working closely with airlines, airframers and MROs to align requirements, schedules and expectations. Coordinate cross-functional teams across Product Support, Engineering, Production, Procurement, Logistics, Finance and MRO to deliver campaign objectives.
Plan and manage retrofit schedules, resolve operational issues and ensure key milestones are achieved. Oversee parts provisioning, logistics, repairs, upgrades and rotable assets, while optimising inventory and managing cost and obsolescence risks. Track budgets and forecasts, support commercial reviews, and prepare clear customer and technical documentation to support commercial reviews, and prepare clear customer and technical documentation to support successful campaign delivery.

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

Why Safran?
• A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
• Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.
• Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
• Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.
• A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.
Get involved:

We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

Candidate skills & requirements

What You'll Bring
Essential
• SAP experience is mandatory
• Stakeholder management & influencing
• Project management, Organisational and planning skills are essential
• Attitude: Enthusiastic, proactive, thorough, organised with attention to detail
• Analytics, data manipulation, MS Office is essential
• Effective communication skills including both verbal, written and presentation
• Problem solving methodology

Desirable
• Programme management experience is preferable but not essential
• French speaking would be advantageous but not essential

Here, we craft excellence together.
If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England, South West

City (-ies)

Gloucester

Candidate criteria

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)