Manufacturing Engineer

Safran companies; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for the development and introduction of innovative products into production, ensuring they meet high-quality standards and are delivered on time and within budget. You will collaborate with design and engineering teams, evaluate new product designs, and contribute to optimizing manufacturing processes. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of aerospace innovation, where your contributions will directly impact the quality and efficiency of high-end products in the aviation market. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays

Private healthcare access

Flexible working policies

Career progression opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Retail discounts

Family friendly policies

Equality & Diversity initiatives

Charitable activities

STEM engagement programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in aerospace or automotive manufacturing environment.
• Basic knowledge of design for manufacture and assembly principles.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design reviews and suggest improvements.
• Evaluate new product designs and coordinate reviews.
• Conduct make vs buy analysis and optimize production.

Skills

3D CAD modelling

Design for manufacture

Manufacturing processes

Interpreting 2D drawings

Education

B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering

HND in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

Company: Safran Seats

Job field: Industrial Engineering

Location: Cwmbran, Wales, United Kingdom

Contract type: Permanent

Contract duration: Full-time

Professional status: Employees / Staff

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.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will work within the industrialisation department, which is responsible for the development and introduction of new and updated products into production on time, to cost and to a high quality standard.

Key Responsibilities

1. Participate in design reviews throughout each phase of the new product introduction process and make improvement suggestions.
2. Evaluate new product designs using 3D CAD model and mock-ups and log issues. Coordinate design for assembly/manufacture reviews and give feedback with improvement suggestions.
3. Ensure development mock-ups are built to schedule. Evaluate design, log issues and feedback to design engineers. Make improvement suggestions and validate solutions.
4. Conduct make vs buy analysis on new product designs and look for optimisation opportunities. Work with the purchasing and design departments to drive required changes.
5. Calculate production capacity requirements based on customers' demand and identify production tooling and space requirements.
6. Estimate build times and required number of stations for new production processes. Carry out line balancing of operations.

Complementary Description

Our in-house design studio co-creates the most innovative experiences in the sky with our airline customers and partners. Our dedicated engineering, production and in-service support facilities are integral to delivering a high-end quality product that we keep flying throughout the life of the programme.

Job Requirements

Candidate Requirements:

1. B.Eng. in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering OR HND gained through an apprenticeship.
2. Minimum of 2 years of experience in an aerospace or automotive manufacturing environment.
3. Basic knowledge of design for manufacture and assembly principles.
4. Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes.
5. Interrogation of 3D CAD modelling software.
6. Ability to interpret 2D drawings.

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!

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

• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays.
• Benefits Programme, with a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts and access to private healthcare.
• Career Progressions opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses.
• Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, parental leave and flexible working.
• Equality & Diversity initiatives with internal groups for workplace engagement and involvement.
• STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all.

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.

Specificity of the job

Local and international travel may be required from time to time.