Job at a glance
The Traceability Lead is responsible for leading the Traceability function supporting landing gear and hydraulic overhaul, test and re-certification programmes. You'll provide day-to-day leadership to the Traceability Operators, ensuring Back-to-Birth (BTB) reviews and associated delivery documentation are completed accurately, efficiently and in line with customer, regulatory and business requirements.
As a working lead, the position combines people leadership, technical expertise and continuous improvement. You'll remain hands-on, supporting complex or urgent BTB reviews when required, removing blockers and helping the team achieve improved turnaround times. As Traceability Lead, you'll work with Operations, Commercial and Customer-facing teams to identify opportunities where unscheduled, non-standard or ad-hoc BTB review activities can be appropriately recognised and charged as additional services.
Key responsibilities: Lead, support and develop a team of Traceability Operators, providing day-to-day direction, workload prioritisation, coaching and technical guidance Manage the allocation and prioritisation of BTB reviews to support programmes and meet agreed programme and customer requirements Remain hands-on within the Traceability activity, supporting the team with complex, urgent or high-priority reviews to maintain workflow and improve turnaround time Drive continuous improvement across the Traceability function, identifying opportunities to simplify activities, eliminate non-value-added work and improve overall efficiency Lead initiatives to reduce SPT for BTB review activities, using data and root-cause analysis to understand performance and implement sustainable improvements Develop, implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), standard work and supporting documentation to ensure consistent and efficient execution of Traceability activities Review existing processes and workflows, identifying bottlenecks and implementing improved ways of working But what else?
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Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent technical qualification, with significant experience within an aviation, MRO or similarly regulated engineering environment Strong experience in component records and traceability, preferably within aerospace and/or hydraulic component overhaul Previous experience reviewing Back-to-Birth (BTB) documentation and traceability records Previous experience leading, supervising or coordinating a technical or operational team is desirable Ability to interpret Component Maintenance Manuals, technical drawings, engineering instructions and associated technical documentation Strong understanding of traceability and record requirements Ability to identify and implement process improvements and standardised ways of working Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify inefficiencies and implement sustainable corrective actions Strong leadership and people-management skills, with the ability to coach, develop and motivate team members Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense.
Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3