Aerospace Mechanical Design Engineer - Hybrid

Safran; Cwmbran; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

Safran Seats in Cwmbran, South Wales, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support design activities from concept through to manufacture. You will own an entire system or a module, delivering mechanical designs that meet airframer, regulatory and customer requirements.

You will apply tolerances, read drawings, and use CATIA V5 and PLM systems to develop detailed models, participate in design reviews, and ensure successful integration of design elements into the product.

Qualifications

• Qualified to a minimum degree in Mechanical / Aerospace / Structural Engineering.
• Experienced user of CATIA V5 and PLM systems.
• Understanding of the effective application of tolerances and OEM installation requirements.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods: sheet metal fabrication, plastics vacuum forming, CNC machining.

Responsibilities

• Design and detail modeling of a variety of suite components to meet programme requirements.
• Produce designs to meet specified cost/weight targets.
• Be involved in communication with customers and suppliers.
• Participate in Design Reviews throughout each phase of the New Product Introduction process.
• Selection and application of materials and processes appropriate to each design element.
• Ensure the successful integration of each design element within the product as a whole.
• Check engineering packages.
• Participate in the validation of the product (via prototyping, test, DFMEA).

Skills

CATIA V5

PLM systems

Mechanical design

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical / Aerospace Engineering degree

Tools

CATIA V5

PLM Systems

Job description

Safran Seats in Cwmbran, South Wales, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support design activities from concept through to manufacture. You will own an entire system or a module, delivering mechanical designs that meet airframer, regulatory and customer requirements.

You will apply tolerances, read drawings, and use CATIA V5 and PLM systems to develop detailed models, participate in design reviews, and ensure successful integration of design elements into the product.