Manufacturing Engineer

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

Manufacturing Engineer - Cwmbran

In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.

The purpose of this role is to support New Product Introduction by contributing to the build, development and validation of mechanical components and assemblies. You will work closely with design engineering and operations teams to ensure new products are successfully brought into production on time, to cost and to a high quality standard.

Key Responsibilities will include:

-Support the build and development of new product introduction (NPI) projects
-Review and analyse product designs using 3D CAD models
-Participate in design reviews, providing feedback on manufacturability and potential improvements
-Build development and test articles following CAD data and instructions
-Analyse builds, identify issues and support resolution using structured processes
-Define and validate solutions and countermeasures for identified issues
-Rework components to support design changes and product development
-Check parts and assemblies to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications
-Record assembly and disassembly timings to support cycle time definition
-Identify the need for jigs, fixtures and tooling to ensure correct assembly
-Generate, validate and update process work instructions
-Support fault finding and resolution of technical issues
-Train production operators on new assembly processes
-Work closely with cross-functional teams (design, production, quality)
-Participate in continuous improvement and root cause analysis activities
-Maintain 5S standards and ensure compliance with safety requirements

What We'll Offer
-33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
-Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%
-Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members
-Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme
-4 x Life Assurance
-Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection
-Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme
-Annual share save schemes
-Option for hybrid and flexible working arrangements
-Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools
-Get involved in our corporate social responsibility activities from sustainability initiatives, charity and fundraising, volunteering days, or supporting STEM activities at local schools and colleges nurturing the next generation of talent

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you! Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future.
There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:
* We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business
* We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
* We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
* We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues

Please apply and submit your CV today! Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages. This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks. While having unspent convictions may not necessarily prevent you from being employed, you are required to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. Only candidates who successfully pass these checks will be considered for employment.
We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible and inclusive. As part of our commitment with Disability Confident Employers, we may offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Let us know if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application.
We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Seats an inclusive place to work.

Candidate skills & requirements

-HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline
-Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing engineering role
-Experience working in a manufacturing or industrialisation environment
-Strong ability to interpret 2D drawings and 3D CAD data
-Knowledge and application of lean manufacturing principles
-Good problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
-Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
-Computer literate with good working knowledge of MS applications and ERP systems