Aerospace Sheet Metal Manufacturing Engineer

Safran S.A.; Burnley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37-hour week

25 days holiday

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Training & development

Employee share scheme

Job summary

Safran Nacelles in Burnley, England, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer – Sheet Metal to define and validate sheet metal processes within HSE, quality and budget requirements. You will ensure industrialization is mature and aligned with Safran standards, supporting ongoing excellence at the Burnley site.

The role involves cross-functional coordination, supplier guidance, and leading validation activities for new products and processes, with emphasis on cost control and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in sheet metal manufacturing within aerospace environments.
• Knowledge of titanium, aluminium and steel materials used in aerospace.
• Understanding of material heat treatment and transformations.
• Lean/Six Sigma exposure is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and define sheet metal manufacturing processes within cost and spec constraints.
• Create and validate standard work instructions, QC points and inspection methods.
• Specify plant, equipment and tooling and prepare routes, BOMs, layouts and data sheets.
• Ensure targets for quality, cost and delivery are met and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Skills

Sheet metal engineering

Aerospace experience

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree (mechanical/manufacturing/materials) or HND

Tools

MRPII

Job description

Safran Nacelles in Burnley, England, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer – Sheet Metal to define and validate sheet metal processes within HSE, quality and budget requirements. You will ensure industrialization is mature and aligned with Safran standards, supporting ongoing excellence at the Burnley site.

The role involves cross-functional coordination, supplier guidance, and leading validation activities for new products and processes, with emphasis on cost control and safety.