Flammability Certification Engineer

Safran

Flammability Certification Engineer
Cwmbran, South Wales
Hybrid once established in role - 3 days on site after c.6 months

Skills: Technical Documentation, Aerospace, CAD, Seating, Tech Pubs, Data, Report Writing,

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:

*Early finish on Fridays
*Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
*25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
*Strong Pension scheme and life assurance
*Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
*Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
*Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Certification team as a Flammability Certification Engineer at our Safran Seats site in Cwmbran

Your Role

You will play a key part in ensuring our products meet stringent flammability certification standards, focusing on high-quality documentation, compliance analysis, and technical publications for aircraft seats and related assemblies. In this role, you will:

*Plan, compile, and maintain flammability certification documents including test plans, test reports, and compliance evidence
*Support certification activities by contributing to data packages for submission to regulators and OEMs
*Review and approve engineering drawings and design changes for compliance
*Collaborate with internal teams and external partners (such as airframe manufacturers and regulatory bodies)
*Represent the company in meetings with customers, authorities, installers, and at project milestones
*Provide valuable input into the creation and continuous improvement of technical processes
*Maintain and develop documentation standards to support both ongoing projects and regulatory submissions

What You'll Bring

*A relevant degree (or equivalent qualification/experience) in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline
*Strong experience in documentation and technical writing within a technical, engineering, or regulated environment
*Familiarity with compliance standards and regulatory processes is desirable
*Excellent computer literacy, including MS Office tools
*A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills, able to liaise at all levels
*High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
*The ability to digest and translate complex technical requirements into clear, concise documentation

Desirable
*Experience with CAD systems and technical publication tools
*Previous exposure to aerospace or regulated industries
*Understanding of aircraft interior or flammability certification is a plus