Industrialization Engineer

Safran; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK seeks a Trim Engineer to lead the introduction and optimisation of trim systems for aircraft seating. This role requires strong technical leadership, a background in aerospace or automotive engineering, and a commitment to continuous improvement in production processes. The candidate will develop and validate trim processes, ensuring quality and delivery, while managing a small team. Strong analytical skills and experience in CAD are essential.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Industry leading pension scheme

Private medical cover

Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme

Enhanced family friendly policies

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Proven experience in trim, interior, or soft-trim engineering within aerospace or automotive environments.
• Strong understanding of industrialisation processes and design-for-manufacture principles.
• Experience in leading small technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead introduction and optimisation of trim systems from concept to production launch.
• Coordinate development build activities with a small team.
• Drive continuous improvement throughout the industrialisation process.

Skills

Trim Engineering

Team Leadership

APQP

Proficiency with 3D CAD

Problem Solving

Education

HNC / HND or Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive, or related Engineering discipline

Tools

3D CAD Software

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.

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 the Trim Engineer is to play a key role within the Industrialisation department, leading the introduction and optimisation of trim systems from concept through to production launch.

This role is responsible for developing, validating, and improving trim processes, tooling, and documentation to ensure product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and on-time delivery of programme milestones.

The Trim Engineer will lead a small team of Trim Technicians, coordinating development build activities, ensuring readiness for production, and driving continuous improvement throughout the industrialisation process.

Key duties:

• Design & Development Support
• Industrialisation & Process Development
• Workflow, Material & Pattern Management
• Programme & Timing Management
• Quality, Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

What We’ll Offer

As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you’ll receive :

• 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
• 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.
• 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

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.

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible and inclusive. As part of our commitment with Disability Confident Employers, we may offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Let us know if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application.

Candidate Skills

• HNC / HND or Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in trim, interior, or soft-trim engineering within an Aerospace, automotive or similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of industrialisation processes, product launch, and design-for-manufacture principles.
• Experience in leading small technical teams in development environment.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD data interpretation and engineering drawings.
• Hands-on knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and control plan development.
• Strong understanding of tooling, jigs, fixtures, and pattern development processes.
• Experience working directly with suppliers on tooling or trim development.
• Familiarity with prototype build phases and pre-production launch activities
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Clear, professional communicator across all levels and functions.
• Able to manage multiple programmes, priorities, and timing deliverables effectively
• Proactive in identifying risks, proposing improvements, and driving implementation.
• Committed to delivering right-first-time outcomes and maintaining process discipline.
• Flexible approach to dynamic project environments and evolving design requirements.
• Maintains and promotes a strong safety culture and adherence to company policies