Lead engineer Work, Jobs in Bilston, Wmd (with Salaries)

Supplier Performance Manager
Safran —Wolverhampton
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Maintenance Supervisor
Safran —Wolverhampton
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Continuous improvement
Programme Director
Safran —Wolverhampton
- Full-time
- Management
- Continuous improvement
- Contracts
Manufacturing Engineer - NPI M-F
Safran —Wolverhampton
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Annual leave
Customer Onboarding & Transition Specialist
Focus Group —Birmingham
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- PMP
- Customer service
- Analysis skills
Quick apply
IT Technical Support (1st Line)
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust —Walsall
- £28,392 - £31,157 a year
- Full-time
2d
Quality Technician
ZF —Darlaston
- Up to £35,000 a year
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Communication skills
Machinist M-F
Safran —Wolverhampton
- £45,164.53 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Annual leave
Manufacturing Engineer - Industrialisation M-F
Safran —Wolverhampton
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Manufacturing
Quality Engineer
Safran —Wolverhampton
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
13d
Project Manager
Safran —Wolverhampton
- Full-time
- PMP
- Continuous improvement
- Manufacturing
2d
Quality Manager / Quality Engineer
ATB Special Products Limited —Cradley Heath
- £37,000 - £47,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- In-person
- Free parking
- Bereavement leave
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Service Desk Manager
wavenet —Shirley
- Full-time
- Team management
- Travel
- Training & development
Quick apply
HR Advisory Lead
Safran —Wolverhampton
- Full-time
- Management
- Continuous improvement
- Human resources
Training and Competency Manager
Babcock International —Walsall
- From £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Budgeting
- Training & development
- Annual leave
7d
HubSpot Manager
Focus Group —Birmingham
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
Quick apply
Materials Scientist
Morgan Advanced Materials —Stourport-on-Severn
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Data analysis skills
- Laboratory experience
Innovation Lead
Fortress Interlocks Limited —Wolverhampton
- £75,000 - £90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
Quick apply
2d
Quality Engineer - QMS
ZF —Darlaston
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Computer literacy
- Engineering
- Travel
IPT Lead
Safran —Wolverhampton
- Full-time
- Team management
- Mentoring
- Organisational skills

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Supplier Performance Manager

Safran -
Wolverhampton

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Company pension
Private medical insurance
On-site parking

Qualifications

Stakeholder collaboration
Stakeholder liaison
Continuous improvement
Continuous improvement cycles oversight
Partnership building
Root cause analysis
SAP Manufacturing
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Published 08.24.2026

Company : Safran Electronics & Defense Job field : Purchasing Location : Wolverhampton , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

Published 08.24.2026

Job Description

Supplier Performance Manager
Wolverhampton

Skills: SAP, Strong manufacturing or production background preferred, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective & Preventative Actions (CAPA), KPI Management, Quality Improvement, On-Time Delivery (OTD), Cost Reduction, Stakeholder Management

About Safran Actuation Systems UK
Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world‑class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight‑control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best.
Our UK Actuation business brings together engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing capability and a proud heritage within the aerospace sector. Whether supporting major global programmes or developing the next generation of actuation technologies, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
As part of Safran's global network, joining Safran Actuation Systems UK means becoming part of a highly skilled, collaborative and forward‑thinking team with opportunities to grow, innovate and make a meaningful impact in the future of aerospace.
We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Supply Chain team as a Supplier Performance Manager at our Wolverhampton site.

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.

As a Supplier Performance Manager, you will play a key role in developing strategic supplier relationships and driving continuous improvement across Safran's supply chain. Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will monitor supplier performance, identify improvement opportunities, and lead initiatives that enhance quality, delivery, cost, innovation and overall supply chain effectiveness.

You will be responsible for developing performance improvement plans, conducting supplier reviews and visits, and ensuring robust corrective actions are implemented where performance falls short of expectations. By leveraging data and strong stakeholder engagement, you will help maximise supplier value and support the successful delivery of Safran's operational and strategic objectives.

Job Requirements

Developing and managing relationships with strategic suppliers to drive performance and business outcomes.
Monitoring supplier KPIs including quality, delivery, lead time, responsiveness and total cost of ownership.
Leading supplier performance reviews, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and supplier visits.
Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base.
Supporting root cause investigations and ensuring corrective and preventative actions are effectively deployed.
Collaborating with Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering and Operations teams to resolve supplier performance issues.
Driving supplier development activities focused on quality improvement, delivery performance and cost reduction.
Escalating supplier performance concerns and supporting mitigation strategies where required.

What You'll Bring
Essential

Strong experience working directly with suppliers within a Supply Chain environment
Strong stakeholder management, communication and cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to influence at operational and executive level
Experience using SAP, Root Cause Analyses and problem-solving methodologies

Desirable

Strong manufacturing background preferred
Aerospace experience

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.

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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.

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

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:

Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
25 days' holiday + bank holidays
Private medical insurance
Comprehensive health cash plan
Flexible working options
Pension (10% employer contribution) and life assurance
Early finish on Fridays
Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.

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Quality Engineer

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Quality Manager / Quality Engineer

Service Desk Manager

HR Advisory Lead

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Quality Engineer - QMS

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