Assembly Methods Engineer

Safran UK; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus and share scheme options

Pension scheme with matched employer/9

Onsite parking and EV charging

Shower facilities and bicycle storage

Training and career development

Job summary

Safran UK in Gloucester is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the team and support new product introductions, process improvements, and daily production operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional groups to boost efficiency, quality, and delivery while advancing lean manufacturing and digitalisation initiatives on the shop floor.

The role focuses on driving cost-effective improvements, supporting PFMEAs, PPAP, and root-cause analysis, with opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Experience applying lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to produce clear and accurate technical documentation.
• Knowledge of CATIA V5 or equivalent CAD software.
• Familiarity with 3DEXPERIENCE/DELMIA.
• Understanding of HSE and ergonomic requirements.
• Knowledge of Flow Line and Pulse Line production methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support new product introductions and production activities.
• Assist with process improvement and cost reduction projects.
• Contribute to equipment and tooling development initiatives.
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement activities.
• Support PFMEAs, process validation, and PPAP activities.
• Assist with root cause investigations and problem-solving exercises.
• Track project progress and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Drive quality, efficiency, and lead-time improvements using lean principles.
• Support non-conformance activities and rework instruction creation.
• Help implement digital and paperless manufacturing solutions.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

CATIA V5

3DEXPERIENCE/DELMIA

Technical documentation

HSE compliance

Flow Line / Pulse Line

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

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.

Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets.

Our expertise covers the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO). The Gloucester site has been at the forefront of landing gear technology for over 85 years, dating from the innovative designs of Sir George Dowty to advanced landing gears for the world's most modern aircraft today.

Your Role:

Join our Manufacturing Engineering team and play a key role in supporting new product introduction, process improvement, and production operations. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, quality, and delivery performance while helping drive lean manufacturing and digitalisation initiatives across the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support new product introductions and production activities.
• Assist with process improvement and cost reduction projects.
• Contribute to equipment and tooling development initiatives.
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement activities.
• Support PFMEAs, process validation, and PPAP activities.
• Assist with root cause investigations and problem-solving exercises.
• Track project progress and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Drive quality, efficiency, and lead-time improvements using lean principles.
• Support non-conformance activities and rework instruction creation.
• Help implement digital and paperless manufacturing solutions.

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:

• Competitive salary
• Early finish on a Friday
• 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days
• Annual bonus and share scheme options
• Pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary
• Onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities
• We offer a wide range of flexible benefits and working options (role dependant), enhanced maternity and family friendly benefits, because we know everyone's needs are different
• We support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.

What You'll Bring:

• Experience applying lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to produce clear and accurate technical documentation.
• Knowledge of CATIA V5 or equivalent CAD software.
• Familiarity with 3DEXPERIENCE/DELMIA (Dassault Systèmes).
• Understanding of HSE and ergonomic requirements.
• Knowledge of Flow Line and Pulse Line production methodologies.

We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. 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 hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.

Get involved:

We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including

• Women at Safran
• Diversity at Safran
• Sports Clubs
• STEM ambassadors
• Employee Forum
• Charity Partnerships
• Wellbeing Programs