Position description

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Means and equipment maintenance - Maintenance engineering

Job title

Controls & Instrumentation Engineer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Technician

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description



Safran Nacelles is a global leader in aircraft engine nacelles, delivering high-performance solutions across all aircraft types - from regional and business jets to commercial airlines. With almost 700 people, the Burnley site is one of the area's largest private-sector employers. At Safran, inclusion, innovation, and the ambition to craft sustainable aerospace excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

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As a key part of our Reliability Engineering team, you will have daily involvement in both proactive and reactive maintenance activities, with a particular focus on controls and instrumentation. By leveraging your PLC expertise, you will support site equipment improvements, obsolescence management, and new technologies initiatives.

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- Deliver controls and instrumentation support for production, working across three units.
Propose and support NPI (New Product Introduction) control projects.
- Manage contractors and ensure Site Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance.
Lead annual machine backup and archive control.
- Engage with the digitalisation team and drive machine connectivity innovation.
- Provide mentorship, facilitate internal training, and contribute to our centre of excellence for control support.
- Anticipate and fulfil internal customer needs, representing Facilities at key meetings.
Apply lean methodologies (6S, DMAIC, 5S) to drive continuous improvement.
- Support compliance audits and operational excellence initiatives.

Candidate skills & requirements

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- Safety mindset with comprehensive knowledge of Machinery Directive 2006/42 and related standards.
- Electrical apprenticeship and HNC in Control Engineering.
- At least 5 years' experience in a manufacturing/maintenance support role.
Experience in control system design, PLC programming, and project archiving (Siemens and machine tools).
- Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills.
Strong customer focus and communication skills (written and verbal).
- High proficiency in MS Office.
- Ability to innovate, lead, and mentor.
- Team player with self-driven motivation and excellent time management.

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- Beng in Control Systems or related discipline.
- Experience in composites/sheet metal materials.
- Lean methodology qualifications (Six Sigma green belt).
- Formal Health & Safety training.
- Experience with contractor control and chairing meetings.

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Work-life balance: 37-hour week over 4.5 days, early finish Fridays.
Leave: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, options to purchase extra.
Financial benefits: 10% employer pension (option to increase), 4x life insurance, share purchase plans with free shares.
Wellbeing: Private medical insurance (BUPA), mental health support, employee assistance programme.
Development: Excellent training and education, career mobility, personal development plans.
Other benefits: Subsidised meals, discounted fitness/spa membership, cycle-to-work, flexible benefits menu.
Inclusive culture: Active support networks (Women at Safran, Diversity & Wellbeing groups, STEM ambassadors).
At Safran, we know that applying for a job can be daunting if you don't meet every requirement - but if you have relevant skills and ambition, we encourage you to apply. Please let us know if you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

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Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England

City (-ies)

Bancroft Road, BB10 2RZ Burnley