Build Technician

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

Job summary

An international high-technology group is seeking a skilled professional to support production in a mechanical field in Cwmbran. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, excellent mathematics skills, and previous assembly manufacturing experience. Responsibilities include assisting with assembly and installation, performing mechanical tests, and mentoring colleagues. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a safer and more sustainable future.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion focus

Opportunities for skill development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Previous assembly manufacturing experience in a product development environment.
• Ability to follow engineering drawings.
• Sound Computer skills with Microsoft packages.

Responsibilities

• Assist Operations with assembly and installation of seat/cabin sub-assemblies.
• Perform mechanical function tests, fault finding, and diagnostics.
• Mentor and train colleagues in working practices.

Skills

Excellent Engineering Mathematics Skills

Problem solving techniques

Manual dexterity tool skills

Good computer skills with Microsoft packages

Education

Mechanical NVQ Level 3

Mechanical Engineering HNC

Job description

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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.

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

Key Responsibilities will include:
*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.

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.

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.