Build Technician

Preligens; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aircraft seating manufacturer in Cwmbran is seeking a skilled engineer to support assembly and installation of seat sub-assemblies. The role includes mentoring colleagues and ensuring quality assurance in operations. Ideal candidates will have a Mechanical NVQ Level 3, assembly manufacturing experience, and good engineering mathematics skills. The position offers competitive benefits including enhanced family policies and hybrid working options.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Industry-leading pension scheme

Private medical cover

Annual bonus opportunities

Career advancement and personal growth support

Qualifications

• Experience in assembly manufacturing in a product development environment.
• Ability to follow engineering drawings.
• Sound understanding of engineering science and principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assembly and installation of seat/cabin sub-assemblies.
• Perform mechanical function tests and diagnostic analysis.
• Mentor and train colleagues in best working practices.

Skills

Engineering Mathematics

Problem solving techniques

Multi-faceted manual dexterity

Good level of Mathematics ability

Sound Computer skills

Education

Mechanical NVQ Level 3

Mechanical Engineering HNC

Job description

Job Description

In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.

The purpose of this role is to support the achievement of operational targets and KPI's. To support production within a mechanical field requiring skilled intervention, ensuring the highest standards of quality assurance.

You will be required to support and promote best working practices across all production areas and seek to suggest and support improvement activities. You will be required to support and assist production Operator training in Proven installation / Process techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist Operations with assembly and Installation of seat / cabin sub-assemblies and final assemblies to design data within required cycle and DPU.
• Assist Operations with mechanical seat / cabin function tests, fault finding and diagnostic analysis.
• De-snag mechanical installations assemblies and complete supporting documentation.
• Inspect and verify installation of mechanical assemblies and all supporting documentation.
• Perform minor rework operations within compliance of procedure.
• Use and demonstrate correct use of and control of on line tool jigs and fixture.
• Make production and assembly aids including jigs and fixtures.
• Understand impact of process and product viability of both purchased and manufactured components during fitment on line.
• Assist within the requirements of Operator training.
• Continuous review and update of production operation standards in conjunction with manufacturing process technicians and production engineering, to deskill, whilst improve product quality.
• To support in launching of product into production.
• Support Production Operators in technical processes and quality issues.
• Mentor and train colleagues in working practices.
• Implement 5S standards.
• Participate in team continuous improvement activities and support the development of best working practices within the Assembly Plant.
• Support Engineers in problem solving activities as and when required.

Job Requirements

Candidate requirements:

• Excellent Engineering Mathematics Skills. Holds Mechanical NVQ Level 3.
• Previous assembly manufacturing experience in a product development and continuous improvement environment.
• Applying problem solving techniques using A3'S/8D'S/4D'S, QRQC.
• Good understanding of engineering science and principles.
• Ability to follow engineering drawings.
• Demonstrate multi faceted manual dexterity tool skills.
• Good Level of Mathematic ability.
• Holds or working towards Mechanical Engineering HNC.
• Successful candidate will have come from an engineering background.
• Sound Computer skills with Microsoft packages.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!

Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:

• We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business.
• We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future.
• We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate.
• We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues.

This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks. While having unspent convictions may not necessarily prevent you from being employed, you are required to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. Only candidates who successfully pass these checks will be considered for employment.

Benefits

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%
• Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members
• Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme
• 4 x Life Assurance
• Up to 10% Annual Bonus
• Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection
• Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme
• Annual share save schemes
• Option for hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools
• Get involved in our corporate social responsibility activities from sustainability initiatives, charity and fundraising, volunteering days, or supporting STEM activities at local schools and colleges nurturing the next generation of talent

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

Locate your future workplace

Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ

Cwmbran

Wales United Kingdom