Design engineer (lead & senior) Work, Jobs in Luton, Eng (with Salaries)

Continuous Improvement Engineer - Part 145
Safran —Pitstone
- Full-time
- CAD
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Employee assistance programme
Head of Structural Engineering – UK & Ireland
AECOM —St Albans
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Senior Engineer - Development Infrastructure
AECOM —St Albans
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- Master's degree
Civil/Structural Design Engineer – St Albans
Tony Gee and Partners LLP —St Albans
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Design Engineer
Sisk —St Albans
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Project management
- Construction experience
- Annual leave
Senior Design Engineer
GKN Aerospace —Luton
- Engineering
- Project management
- Travel
- Free parking
- Work from home
Through Life Support (TLS) Engineer - Contractor Inside IR35 6-12Months
Safran Engineering Services UK Limited —Pitstone
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- CAD
Quick apply
Senior Research Engineer (Process Development)
GKN Aerospace —Luton
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Leonardo UK Ltd —Luton
- £32,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Project management
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Senior / Principal Engineer
Pell Frischmann —Luton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- Management
- Analysis skills
Senior ILS Engineer
Safran —Pitstone
- Full-time
- English
Senior Thermal Engineer
Leonardo UK Ltd —Luton
- £44,171 - £58,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Senior Engineer (Materials & Processes)
GKN Aerospace —Luton
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- English
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Team Lead)
Martin Baker Aircraft Company Ltd —Denham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CAD
- Engineering
- Assembly
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Project Engineering Lead
Leonardo UK Ltd —Luton
- £59,000 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- System design
- Travel
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Senior Bridge Engineer
Pell Frischmann —Luton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Communication skills
Principal Design Engineer
GKN Aerospace —Luton
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Design Engineer (Gas) - REF: 2619
Fingleton White —Hemel Hempstead
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Senior or Principal Microwave Engineer
Leonardo UK Ltd —Luton
- £45,000 - £71,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Travel
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Development Engineer
Honeywell —Luton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- CAD
- Maintenance
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Continuous Improvement Engineer - Part 145

Safran -
Pitstone

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Company pension
Canteen
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

CAD
Engineering
Maintenance
Bachelor's degree
Continuous improvement
Industrial engineering

Full job description

Published 07.07.2026

Company : Safran Electrical & Power Job field : Industrial Engineering Location : Pitstone, Buckinghamshire , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

# 2026-178444

Published 07.07.2026

Job Description

Continuous Improvement Engineer – Part 145
Pitstone, Bucks

Benefits: 8% Bonus, Excellent Pension, 33 Days Holiday, Dental, BUPA, Workplace nursery scheme, Midday finish on Fridays, Enhanced family friendly policies, Wellbeing programme, Employee assistance programme including health and finance, Onsite subsidised canteen

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 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.
We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Manufacturing Engineering team as a Continuous Improvement Engineer at our Pitstone 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 and are proudly a Disability Confident Employer.
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.

We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum essential requirements regardless of their identity or background. Please let us know in your cover letter if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible – including guaranteed interviews under the Disability Confident Scheme for those that qualify.

Your Role
As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will lead and drive strategic continuous improvement initiatives across our aerospace Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) operations. Acting as a senior technical expert within Manufacturing Engineering, you will be responsible for improving turnaround time (TAT), yield, on-time delivery, cost performance, and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements. You will work collaboratively with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain and Engineering teams to implement innovative technologies, optimise manufacturing and repair processes, introduce best-practice methodologies, and embed a culture of continuous improvement across the site.

Job Requirements

Essential

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial engineering or related engineering discipline
Demonstrable experience in manufacturing engineering or continuous improvement within a complex engineering environment
Strong working knowledge of Part 145
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels

Desirable

Experience within Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) operations
Experience deploying APQP standards and quality tools
Knowledge of CAD, CAM and process simulation tools

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.

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 Programs.

Our Wellbeing Program in Pitstone aims to place employee wellbeing at the heart of our business, and we integrate it within all that we do. The program is made up of four wellbeing committees; Healthy Minds, Physical, Social & Financial. Our enhanced family friendly policies re-enforce our commitment to providing a workplace that is both diverse and inclusive.

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

Act as senior technical authority for MRO processes, complex findings, and escalated repair/test issues across multiple product families.
Lead continuous improvement across MRO processes and procedures, focusing on productivity, quality and cost reduction.
Approve and govern repair process documentation, special processes and test methods; own method standardisation across shops.
Lead repair development and alternative repair introduction with Engineering (incl. customer approval as required).
Define shop capability & technology roadmaps (advanced NDT, digital inspection, test automation, data analytics).
Drive site wide maturity in defect classification, root cause eradication, and yield recovery; mentor engineers/technicians.
Own TAT/yield strategy, WIP control and constraint removal across value streams; set repair routing standards.

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