Aerospace Mechanical Certification Engineer: FEA/Structural

Safran S.A.; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran S.A. is seeking a Mechanical Certification Engineer for our Cwmbran, South Wales site. You will be responsible for delivering mechanical and structural analysis and certification activities to ensure cabin interior products meet aviation safety and regulatory standards.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will support certifying seating and cabin products, collaborating with Airbus, Boeing, EASA and FAA, and helping shape certification strategies from concept to final approval.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience with structural analysis methodologies and FEA.
• Experience producing technical reports and certification data packages.
• Ability to review drawings and assess design compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and structural certification activities for cabin interior products.
• Conduct structural assessments to demonstrate aerospace regulatory compliance.
• Review, validate and approve FEA and stress analysis results.
• Develop certification strategies, test plans and compliance documentation.
• Witness static, dynamic, cyclic, abuse and environmental testing as required.
• Prepare certification packages for submission to EASA, FAA and OEMs.
• Provide guidance on certification requirements throughout product development.
• Interface with customers, regulators and cross-functional teams to secure approvals.

Skills

FEA (Finite Element Analysis)

Regulatory knowledge

Technical reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

FEA software (e.g., ANSYS)

Job description

Safran S.A. is seeking a Mechanical Certification Engineer for our Cwmbran, South Wales site. You will be responsible for delivering mechanical and structural analysis and certification activities to ensure cabin interior products meet aviation safety and regulatory standards.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will support certifying seating and cabin products, collaborating with Airbus, Boeing, EASA and FAA, and helping shape certification strategies from concept to final approval.