Aircraft engineer Work, Jobs in Gloucester, Gls (with Salaries)

Head of Continuous Improvement
Safran —Gloucester
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
Technical Support Engineer
Safran —Gloucester
- Weekend availability
- CRM software
- English
- Communication skills
Production Planner
Safran —Gloucester
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Manufacturing Test Engineer
GE Aerospace —Cheltenham
- Full-time
- PMP
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
2d
Aircraft Mechanic – Piston & Small Turbine Aircraft
RGV Aviation —Staverton
- From £48,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Maintenance
- Welding
- Automotive diagnostics
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
8d
Materials Engineer (Supply Chain)
Safran —Gloucester
- Full-time
- Engineering
Industrial Validation Leader
Safran —Gloucester
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
Technical Data (Author, Senior, Controller)
Safran —Gloucester
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
Principal Systems Engineer
Safran —Gloucester
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- English
- Computer skills
MBSE Engineer
Safran —Gloucester
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
3d
Senior Product Development Engineer
Moog Inc. —Tewkesbury
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Leadership
- Annual leave
Tool Design Engineer
Safran —Gloucester
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- No degree
R&D Technical Lead Engineer
Moog Inc. —Tewkesbury
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
Manufacturing Engineer – Sliding Head / Precision Machining
Moog Inc. —Tewkesbury
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Hydrogen Fuel System Engineer
ZeroAvia —Kemble
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Validation & Test Engineer
Minerva Defence —Worcester
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
Quick apply
Senior Aerospace Engineer (R&D)
Moog Inc. —Tewkesbury
- Full-time
- Engineering
- In-person
- Annual leave
Staff Systems Project Engineer
Moog Inc. —Tewkesbury
- Full-time
- Remote
- Engineering
- System design
- Master's degree
- Free parking
- Annual leave
7d
Project Engineer
Moog Inc. —Tewkesbury
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
ZeroAvia —Kemble
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Manufacturing
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply

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Head of Continuous Improvement

Safran -
Gloucester

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Lean
Six Sigma
Continuous improvement
Continuous improvement cycles oversight
Change leadership
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Project progress tracking

Full job description

Published 08.07.2026

Company : Safran Landing Systems Job field : Continuous improvement Location : Gloucester , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

Published 08.07.2026

Job Description

Head of Continuous Improvement
Gloucester, UK

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).

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.

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

Your Role:

The Head of Continuous Improvement is a critical role within the Safran Landing Systems OEM site where you'll design, lead and drive the Continuous Improvement strategy across the business.

You will work across all functions of the site to shape organisational change, improve operational performance, and deliver sustainable business transformation. You will champion Lean Six Sigma methodologies, QRQC, and operational excellence initiatives to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and value creation throughout the business.

As part of a wider global team your approach will be engaging, inspiring an innovative and agile approach across our workforce.

Key responsibilities:

Lead site-wide Continuous Improvement & transformation programmes, communicating the strategic vision at all levels
Engage, coach and influence the Senior Leadership Team on QRQC and CI best practice to identify & drive key projects to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Lead Kaizen events, workshops, business recovery planning activities, and complex problem-solving initiatives
Develop and standardise CI frameworks, processes, tools, and benchmarks
Build capability across the organisation through Lean Six Sigma coaching and mentoring
Monitoring and reporting project performance, milestones, risks, and benefits realisation
Creating cross-functional engagement frameworks that drive collaboration and continuous improvement

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

Lean Sigma Black Belt certified (essential)
Demonstrable experience leading implementation / organisational transformation through a line role, quality, or continuous improvement environment
Proven track record of leading and developing multi-function high performing teams at at Senior Management level
Experience in managing large, complex projects successfully

Desirable:

Ideally, experienced in complex engineering and manufacturing environment, including within relevant business sectors; Engineering/Manufacturing/Utilities

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, today.

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.

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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.

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