DMU Engineer

Safran; Cwmbran; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran in Cwmbran, South Wales is seeking a Digital Mock Up Engineer to support the product structure lifecycle. You will work with CATIA V5 and multidisciplinary teams to ensure robust digital models, data quality, and compliant processes while driving continuous improvement in collaboration with customers.

The role requires a degree/HNC/HND in engineering and experience in aerospace/automotive design, with a strong focus on geometry, space allocations, and design data management.

Qualifications

• Degree/HNC/HND in Engineering required.
• Proficiency with Catia V5 and Smarteam systems.
• Knowledge of engineering release and approval processes.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in aerospace/automotive design teams.
• Knowledge of Boeing and Airbus specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead DMU structures and update Space Allocation Models per DMU standards.
• Prepare certification documents including Test BOMs and Definition Control Models.
• Ensure data quality and validation via maturity models.
• Coordinate with design teams to maintain master geometry and interfaces.
• Prepare and validate data for submission to OEMs like Airbus/Boeing.
• Maintain CATIA V5 data quality and clash checks.
• Contribute to process improvements and methodology development.

Skills

CAD

Mechanical Design

Customer Requirements

Systems Engineering

Space Allocations

Product Data Mgmt

Design Engineering

LOPA

Geometry

Aerospace

Aircraft Seating

Boeing Airbus specs

Education

Engineering degree / HNC / HND

Tools

Catia V5

Smarteam

Job description

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.

Digital Mockup Engineer
Cwmbran, South Wales
Hybrid
Skills: CAD, Mechanical Design, Catia, Customer Requirements, Systems Engineering, Space Allocations, Product Data Management, Design Engineering, LOPA, BOM, Geometry, Aerospace, Aircraft Seating
We are looking for passionate individuals to join our DMU team as a Digital Mock Up Engineer at our Cwmbran, South Wales site.

Your Role

As a DMU Engineer, you'll play a pivotal part in supporting our product structure throughout its lifecycle. Working with the latest in mechanical design, you'll ensure our digital models are robust, compliant and always a step ahead, while championing our continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring seamless collaboration across our teams and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of project LOPA (Layout of Passenger Accommodations, it's a document that shows the interior design of an aircraft's cabin) structures, updating design data and Space Allocation Models as per DMU standards.
• Prepare certification support documents, including Test BOMs (Bill of Materials) and Definition Control Models.
• Guarantee systems are accurate, consistent, and validated via maturity models.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and composite design teams, keeping master geometry and project interfaces consistent.
• Prepare and validate design data for submission to major OEMs, including Airbus and Boeing.
• Ensure data quality in Catia V5 - including clash checks, model reviews, and maintaining a clean, error-free design environment.
• Support ongoing improvement by sharing best practices, contributing to methodology development and participating in process optimization.

What You'll Bring

• Essential: Degree, HNC, HND, or equivalent in Engineering discipline.
• Essential: Proficiency with Catia V5 and Smarteam systems.
• Essential: Strong knowledge of engineering release and approval processes.
• Essential: Highly organized, effective communicator and team coordinator.
• Essential: Strong time-management skills; shows initiative and collaborates well.
• Experience in aerospace/automotive design teams.
• Knowledge of Boeing and Airbus specifications.

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

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