[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Safran jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/safran/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Safran # IPT Lead Manager or lead Operations Listed on Safran’s official careers site. Posted September 19, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Safran’s careers site →](https://careers.safran-group.com/job/job-ipt-lead_185703.aspx?LCID=1033) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Safran](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/safran/) / IPT Lead ## Job description ### IPT Lead Wolverhampton SITE BASED Skills Systems Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical, Hydro/Electrical, Hydro/Mechanical, Actuation Systems 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. In this position, you will be responsible for managing and delivering assigned Engineering and/or In-service programs within Global Defence Systems. As the single point of contact for all activities in this role, you will work closely with supporting business functions such as Functional Engineering disciplines, Project Teams, Supply Chain, Quality, Programme Managers, Operations leadership, and the Engineering Manager to develop and deliver New Product Introduction (NPI) programs that are compliant, on time, and within target costs, or to support production work packages and provide resolution to issues. It is essential that you develop and maintain an excellent relationship with the customer(s) as the main point of contact to ensure that deliverables and requirements are met according to the customer's needs. What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like? - Develop and maintain project plans to ensure that all engineering deliverables are defined. - Monitoring projects to ensure adherence to schedule, cost, and engineering deliverables, particularly regarding technical issues. - Collaborating with the associated Project Manager. - Establish and maintain engineering project forecasts for resource allocation and expenditure to support annual budgeting. - Reviewing and managing technical risks, associated costs and developing mitigation plans, and proactively implementing them with regular reviews to support project plans. - Coordinating the Project Team through regular start up meetings. - Facilitating communication flow from Senior Management to engineering staff and serving as an upward conduit for feedback from engineering staff to senior management. - Leading a team of engineers and technicians, extracting the best performance from team members. - Collaborating with the Engineering Manager to facilitate staff development through mentorship of team members. - Ensuring adherence to engineering processes. - Engineering products to specification, ensuring compliance with all technical requirements, including statutory, legal, and ethical standards. - Monitoring and controlling product costs to meet agreed targets. - Addressing issues related to the in-service use of project equipment and implementing timely corrective actions. - Managing the progression and resolution of FRACA (Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action) issues raised within the team. 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 ### What You'll Bring - Qualified to Degree-Level, Chartered Engineer, or possess relevant experience in the product line or a similar field, with a minimum of 5 years of experience. - Demonstrates broad technical and intellectual capability, with the ability to effectively interface with a wide range of professionally qualified individuals in both external and internal business disciplines. - Highly motivated, capable of driving results through direct leadership and the effective utiliation of resources. ### Desirable skills - Demonstrates determination and commitment, with a proven track record of taking responsibility and calculated risks. - Capable of quickly assessing risks and providing timely corrective actions when necessary. - Possesses strong organizational and time management skills, with a keen attention to detail. - Recognized for exceptional leadership skills. - Structured and organized, with proficiency in planning, reporting, and communication; able to effectively manage multiple tasks concurrently. - Previous experience in an Aerospace environment is preferred within. Electro-Mechanical and/or Hydro-Mechanical Actuation systems. - Possesses 5 or more years of engineering experience within transport, nuclear, military, automotive, or other safety-related industries. - Chartered Engineering status is desirable Here, we craft excellence together. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 19, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 30 days[Apply on Safran’s careers site →](https://careers.safran-group.com/job/job-ipt-lead_185703.aspx?LCID=1033) ## More jobs at Safran ### [Business Operations Graduate](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/safran/jobs/1cfcdc6da415abc29466/) ### [Project Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/safran/jobs/c2d533e0960313106601/) ### [Senior Principal Engineer / Principal Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/safran/jobs/2bfab9f65f4186e352cc/) ### [Senior Stress Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/safran/jobs/a380c2054eb5656c77e4/) ### [Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Technical Expert – Metrology Systems M/F](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/safran/jobs/cd0986158d3d5a9c9667/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Ground Segment Systems Engineer(Ground IPT)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/95e4555bb0ff933aee16/) Lockheed Martin · Havant, GBR ### [Integration & Test (I&T) LBTF IPT Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/d0f8e43375601633f812/) Lockheed Martin · Dartmouth, CAN ### [IPT Voice Engineer (Cisco Unified Communications) - VOIS](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vodafone/jobs/bae854eda32a2b35aee6/) Vodafone · Bangalore, Karnataka, India ### [Senior Principal Systems Engineer- IPT Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/6a08c725c6ec52a8988f/) Northrop Grumman ### [Staff Operations & Training Deputy IPT](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/49fe57c799353ba18af0/) Northrop Grumman OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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