Aerospace Seating Build Technician – NPI & Assembly

Safran; Newport; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Industry leading pension scheme

Private medical cover

Cycle to work

Life Assurance

Benefits platform

Enhanced family friendly policies

Annual share save schemes

Safran University training

Job summary

Safran Seats in the United Kingdom is seeking a Build Technician to support the development and industrialisation of new aircraft seating products. You will assemble, test, and refine prototype seats, acting as a bridge between engineering and production to ensure robustness and manufacturability for series production.

Working hands-on with cutting-edge aerospace products, you will support NPI projects, identify design and assembly issues early, propose improvements, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience/apprenticeship).
• Experience in aerospace or automotive manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read and interpret 2D engineering drawings.
• Hands-on assembly experience using mechanical fixings (fasteners, rivets, bonding, etc.).
• Good understanding of materials (metal, composites, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Basic IT skills (MS Office) and ability to work with engineering systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Building prototype and development seat assemblies from CAD data and engineering instructions.
• Checking parts and assemblies against drawings, specifications, and design intent.
• Identifying and reporting build issues, and supporting RCA.
• Proposing practical improvements to enhance product manufacturability and assembly efficiency.
• Supporting design reviews with feedback from a build and assembly perspective.
• Reworking and modifying parts to test new design solutions.
• Developing, validating, and improving process work instructions.
• Recording build times to support cycle time calculation and production readiness.
• Supporting production teams during product ramp-up and training operators.
• Working closely with engineering, quality, and operations teams to meet airworthiness and quality requirements.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives (5C, 5S, Lean practices).

Skills

Reading 2D drawings

Hands-on assembly

Materials knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication

Independence under pressure

MS Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

CAD software (3D models)

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Safran Seats in the United Kingdom is seeking a Build Technician to support the development and industrialisation of new aircraft seating products. You will assemble, test, and refine prototype seats, acting as a bridge between engineering and production to ensure robustness and manufacturability for series production.

Working hands-on with cutting-edge aerospace products, you will support NPI projects, identify design and assembly issues early, propose improvements, and drive continuous