Manufacturing Engineer (Composites)

Safran S.A.; Banbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Flexible working

Pension

Life assurance

Early finish Fridays

Onsite amenities

Job summary

Safran Electronics & Defense seeks a Manufacturing Engineer (Composites) in Banbury to develop and industrialise advanced composite manufacturing processes from concept to production. You will collaborate with R&D and design teams, optimise processes and lead trials in a fast-paced environment.

The role focuses on design for manufacture, tooling, and implementing new equipment, with emphasis on continuous improvement, safety, and engineering excellence across the manufacturing function.

Qualifications

• Experience developing composite manufacturing processes, including RTM, filament winding or braiding.
• Manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace, automotive or regulated environments.
• Experience supporting industrialisation and solving manufacturing challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise composite manufacturing processes, documenting parameters and data.
• Support industrialisation of new products from R&D to production.
• Design tooling, jigs and fixtures to support process development and manufacturing activities.
• Investigate manufacturing issues and implement solutions to reduce risk and improve performance.
• Participate in Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) reviews and present progress to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with R&D and Design Engineering to ensure products are designed for manufacture.
• Support the introduction of new equipment, from business case to commissioning and validation.
• Conduct manufacturing trials, testing and process development activities in the R&D environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S and process optimisation.
• Promote safe working practices and engineering excellence across the manufacturing function.

Skills

Composite manufacturing

RTM

Filament winding

Braiding

Aerospace manufacturing

DOE

Process capability analysis

Automation in manufacturing

Siemens NX

Design for manufacture

Education

Engineering qualifications or apprenticeship training

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Published 08.20.2026 Company : Safran Electronics & Defense Job field : Industrial Engineering Location : Banbury , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Professional, Engineer & ManagerPublished 08.20.2026Job DescriptionSafran – Here, we craft excellence together.At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.About the Role:We're looking for a Manufacturing Engineer (Composites) to join our growing R&D Manufacturing Engineering team in Banbury. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in developing and industrialising advanced composite manufacturing processes, helping to take innovative products from concept through to production.Working within a fast-paced research and development environment, you'll collaborate closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to optimise processes, solve complex manufacturing challenges and support the introduction of new technologies and equipment. If you enjoy hands-on engineering, continuous improvement and seeing your ideas become reality, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.Responsibilities:• Develop and optimise composite manufacturing processes, documenting process parameters and analysing key manufacturing data.• Support the industrialisation of new products and manufacturing methods from R&D through to production.• Design tooling, jigs and fixtures to support process development and manufacturing activities.• Investigate manufacturing issues and implement effective solutions to reduce risk and improve performance.• Participate in Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) reviews and present progress to stakeholders at key project milestones.• Collaborate with R&D and Design Engineering teams to ensure products are designed for manufacture.• Support the introduction of new equipment, from business case development and factory layout through to commissioning and validation.• Conduct manufacturing trials, testing and process development activities within the R&D environment.• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S activities and process optimisation projects.• Promote safe working practices and support the delivery of engineering excellence across the manufacturing function.Job RequirementsWhat You'll Bring:Essential:• Experience developing composite manufacturing processes, including technologies such as Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM), filament winding or braiding.• Manufacturing engineering experience within an aerospace, automotive or similarly regulated engineering environment.• Experience supporting the industrialisation, development or introduction of manufacturing processes and solving manufacturing challenges.Desirable:• Knowledge of Siemens NX or other 3D CAD packages, including tooling, fixture design and technical drawing creation.• Understanding of Design of Experiments (DOE), process capability analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.• Experience introducing automation into manufacturing processes.• Knowledge of composite and metallic machining processes, alongside recognised engineering qualifications or apprenticeship training.We know that some candidates may be put off ing for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to 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 hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.Get involved:We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you, both in and out of work, including:• Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays• Private medical insurance• Comprehensive health cash plan• Flexible working options• Pension (10% employer contribution) and life assurance• Early finish on Fridays• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policiesCompany InformationSafran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.Locate your future workplaceChalker Way OX16 4XBanburyEngland United Kingdom