Jobs in Pontypool

Are you interested in working at the business end of Aerospace, where airline brand meets innovative passenger experience? Then your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, an industry award winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customization, quality and industrial design.

At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers. One day you could be liaising with one of the world's largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands around the world!

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.

Based in Cwmbran, South Wales, working as part of the Electrical Design Department. Responsible for the management of teams producing electrical installation models and detail drawings for new product and platform designs.
Also responsible for the checking and approval of all electrical design work to meet company, regulatory and customer requirements.

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.

Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Cwmbran - Safran Seats - Relocation Support Available
Hybrid - 3 days on site

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 Safran - Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Electrical Design team at our Cwmbran site in South Wales.

Your Role

Responsible for producing electrical installation models and detail drawings. Using various software packages for new product and platform designs for new first and business class products and systems.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

3D harness design, electrical schematics and block diagrams.
Responsible for the design and integration of electrical systems within aircraft seats
Generating 2D/3D electrical installation and systems designs using CATIA V5 and PLM software.
Participate in Design Reviews throughout each phase of the New Product Introduction process.
Participate in the validation of the product (using such methods as prototyping, test, etc).
Follow and contribute to the development of the Best Practice guidelines.

What You'll Bring

Ideally qualified to a minimum of a degree in a relevant Engineer subject
Alternatively, a HNC / HND or an equivalent qualification as part of an Electrical Apprenticeship with demonstrated post qualification experience gained within a technical role.
Experience using 3D CAD & AutoCAD electrical software packages or equivalent.
Ability to operate a senior level and act as a mentor or support to more junior members of the team

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation