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

Programme Director
Safran —Wolverhampton
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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Lead Engineer
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- Customer service
- Communication skills
Commissioning Lead Engineer - Boilers
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- English
- Organisational skills
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Quality Engineer - QMS
ZF —Darlaston
- Up to £50,000 a year
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- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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Project Manager
Babcock International —Walsall
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Project management
- Leadership
- Annual leave
Trainee CAD Designer
Consilium —Birmingham
- Monday to Friday
- AutoCAD
- English
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
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Lead Engineer
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Manufacturing Engineer M-F
Safran —Wolverhampton
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Lead Design Engineer
Ishida —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Team management
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M-KOPA —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Remote
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Lead Data Engineer
AND Digital —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- SQL
- AWS
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Senior Materials Scientist
Morgan Advanced Materials —Stourport-on-Severn
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- University
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Junior Full Stack Software Engineer (Remote first)
Spencer West —Birmingham
- Remote
- SQL
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Work from home
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Programme Chief Engineer M-F
Safran —Wolverhampton
- Full-time
- CAD
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
Lead Engineer - Armoured Vehicles
NP Aerospace —Coventry
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- CAD
- ERP systems
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Maintenance Lead (16:00 - 02:00)
Grainger and Worrall —Bridgnorth
- Up to £32.90 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers
- Travel
- Free parking
HVDC Lead Engineer
Quest Global —Stafford
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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7d
Senior IT Support Technician / Team Lead
Grainger and Worrall —Bridgnorth
- Up to £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Windows
- Supervising experience
- Travel
- Free parking
Lead Test Engineer
HM Revenue and Customs —Birmingham
- £58,541 - £72,711 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Work from home
3d
Lead Engineer - Armoured Vehicles
NP Aerospace Limited —Coventry
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- CAD
- ERP systems
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule

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Programme Director

Safran -
Wolverhampton

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
2 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Private medical insurance
On-site parking

Qualifications

Continuous improvement
Financial management
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Published 06.11.2026

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

# 2026-176533

Published 06.11.2026

Job Description

Programme Director
Wolverhampton

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.

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.

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 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
Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

Your Role

The Programme Director role will take full responsibility for the P&L and end-to-end delivery of a major programme portfolio, ensuring effective resource allocation and performance across research, production, and existing programmes.

The successful candidate will be an important member of a Value Stream leadership team in the UK, based in Wolverhampton and with frequent travel to an international customer base across Europe and the US.

Responsibilities:

Lead quarterly business reviews with key customers, ensuring delivery of programme outcomes, risks, and opportunities
Own programme P&L, oversee multiple vendors, and support contract negotiations and compliance
Drive governance and performance excellence across programmes, ensuring delivery to the highest standards
Identify issues and implement solutions, including resource allocation and coordinated customer responses
Champion continuous improvement and best practice across each value stream
Contribute to strategic planning and mid-term business goals, supporting business development activities
Build and lead a high-performing, accountable team while fostering collaboration across internal and external stakeholders

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring

Degree qualified in relevant field
Proven motivational leadership with the ability to influence, build strong relationships, and lead high-performing teams
Demonstrable track record of delivering against demanding objectives and high-performance standards
Excellent communication, accountability, and leadership skills
Strong financial awareness and programme financial management capability
Passion for ownership, delivery, and exceeding customer expectations

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 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.

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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