Manufacturer - Rotary Test

Safran; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company seeks a test technician to ensure timely testing of electrical power generators and starters for aircraft. The successful candidate should have experience with automatic and manual test equipment, strong literacy and numeracy skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This position demands a focus on safety and continuous improvement in a dynamic work environment in the City of Westminster, United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Experience of using automatic test equipment (ATE) and manual test equipment.
• Ability to lift equipment/generators up to 25 kg.
• Good level of literacy and numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Test products on time and in line with quality standards.
• Operate machinery in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Follow and apply health and safety processes onsite.
• Ensure that housekeeping standards are maintained.

Skills

Using automatic test equipment

Using dielectric insulation equipment

Reading Engineering Drawings

Good IT literacy

First-line diagnostics analysis

Tools

DVMs

Oscilloscopes

Vibration monitoring equipment

Job description

Introduction

To test a range of electrical power generators and electrical starters for use on aircraft to prove they conform to drawings and engineering requirements to enable products to be released to our customers to fulfil their orders.

Responsibilities

• Test products on time and in line with quality standards.
• Operate machinery in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Follow and apply health and safety processes onsite.
• Identify constraints in production flow and any line stoppages.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to work area and processes.
• Ensure that housekeeping standards are maintained at workstation and surrounding area.
• Work as a team member to increase team performance / productivity and support the development of new team members.
• Participate in company initiatives such as 6S, ISID, EDI, One Safran waves.

Qualifications

• Experience of using automatic test equipment (ATE) and manual test equipment including electrical and hydraulic functions.
• Experience of using dielectric insulation equipment such as AC & DC insulation test equipment.
• Ability to use and understand electronic measuring equipment such as DVMs, oscilloscopes, and vibration monitoring equipment.
• Can perform first‑line diagnostics analysis on tested product.
• Ability to lift equipment/generators up to 25 kg.
• Ability to read Engineering Drawings, Engineering Layouts and related documentation.
• Can self‑inspect products using bench electrical equipment & mechanical equipment and judge pass/fail/refer to Line Manager.
• Good level of literacy and numeracy.
• Good IT literacy and working knowledge of PC operations (Windows, Windows Explorer, Excel, PDFs).
• Experience of working within a team and ability to work independently.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience of working within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow engineering drawings & technical instructions.
• Awareness of Quality Management System ISO 9001 / AS9100.
• Evidence of written English at interview stage (formal qualification in English or online SHL English comprehension test).

Company Overview

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 Electrical & Power is one of the world’s leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries.