Manufacturing Engineer - Composites

Safran Group

Burnley

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

37-hour week

25 days holiday

Pension 10%

On-site catering

Cycle to work

Wellbeing support

Onsite parking

Job summary

Safran Nacelles in Burnley, UK, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for composites. You will define, validate and support the manufacturing process from engineering definition to production, ensuring HSE, quality, cost and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include designing processes with ergonomic risk reduction, creating SOPs and work instructions, developing routes, BOMs and CAM data, and guiding suppliers. A BEng or equivalent and experience in industrialisation are required.

Qualifications

BEng or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
Experience in industrialisation and manufacturing processes.
Ability to deliver projects on time with cost considerations.
DMAIC problem solving experience.
Experience with ERP/MRPII and PLM systems.

Responsibilities

Define and validate manufacturing processes.
Create SOPs, work instructions, QC points.
Lead lean projects and drive improvement.
Coordinate validation activities and supplier guidance.
Support HSE, quality, cost and delivery targets.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Process engineering

DMAIC

ERP familiarity

Catia CAD

Project management

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

BEng or equivalent

Tools

MRPII ERP

Catia

PLM systems

CAM tooling

Desktop tools

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer - Composites

Vacancy details

General information

Entity

Safran 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 Nacelles designs, integrates, supports and provides aftermarket services for aircraft nacelles. The company is a world leader in the market for commercial aircraft with more than 100 seats, business jets and regional aircraft. At the forefront of technology, Safran Nacelles develops increasingly integrated, aerodynamic and lightweight nacelles with advanced acoustic treatments, helping to reduce aircraft CO₂ and noise emissions.

Reference

2026-185868

Position description

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Industrial engineering - Composite processes engineering

Job title

Manufacturing Engineer - Composites

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

About Safran Nacelles

Safran Nacelles is a global leader in aircraft engine nacelle systems. Our products and services equip every major type of aircraft—regional, business, short, medium, and long-range commercial jets. Our expertise spans nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance, and aftermarket services. The Burnley site is one of the largest private sector employers in the area, employing nearly 700 people and playing a key role in global aerospace innovation.

Job description

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Safran Nacelles, you will define, validate, and support the manufacturing process from engineering definition to production, ensuring requirements for Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), quality, cost, and delivery are met, with a focus on both people and innovation.

Main Activities

Define manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with specifications and One Safran standards
Design manufacturing processes with Takt/Flow philosophy and ergonomic risk reduction
Create and validate SOPs, work instructions, quality control points, inspection methods, and authority approvals
Develop routes, BOMs, master layouts, tooling requests, data sheets, production support drawings, tooling definitions, and CAM/NC data
Ensure process design meets targets for quality, cost, and delivery
Provide technical guidance to internal and external suppliers
Plan, drive, and coordinate industrial product validation activities
Manage stakeholder relations within programmes, supporting Health & Safety, Digitalisation, and Environmental initiatives
Represent manufacturing engineering with customers, alongside the Industrial Programme Manager
Establish global manufacturing process concepts, participate in selection of plant and equipment, and prepare factory layouts
Manage engineering risk using PFMEA and SPC to ensure sustainable and repeatable processes
Drive and deliver projects within the role's scope
Provide line/process support for product flow, ensuring commitments are met
Lead lean projects, ensuring improvements are integrated into ERP systems
Participate in governance meetings, QRQC, audits, rate readiness/capital investment exercises, and structured problem-solving (8D, DMAIC)
Identify and elevate any risks related to product or people safety, using company tools and processes
Take personal accountability for continuous professional development

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

Employee Benefits Include:

37-hour working week over 4.5 days, with 1pm finish on Fridays (role dependent)
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, option to buy 5 more days
10% employer pension contribution (5% employee, with salary exchange options)
Flex-time scheme for additional time off (role dependent)
4x life insurance benefit as a member of pension scheme
Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance (role dependent)
Excellent training & development
Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption, paternity leave
Share purchase scheme with extra free shares
Subsidised on-site catering
Crow Wood Hotel & Spa: 54% discount, access to fitness suite, classes, pool & sauna
Wellbeing support: 24/7 mental health help, remote GP, medical second opinions, physiotherapy
Cycle to work scheme, flexible benefits
Onsite parking, bike storage, showers
Internal forums and communities including Women at Safran, Diversity, Sports Clubs, STEM Ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity and Wellbeing Programs

Candidate skills & requirements

Sound understanding of engineering definition for industrialisation; able to work independently
Technical Stamp (or ability to obtain within 6 months of joining)
Experience in DMAIC problem solving
Good working knowledge of manufacturing processes used onsite
Experience in timely delivery of projects with cost considerations
Advocate for product and process integrity
Knowledge of One Safran Manufacturing Handbook
Meets requirements within skills matrix at appropriate level

Tools

Familiarity with MRPII (ERP), Project Management, PLM systems
Experience with Catia (or similar CAD/CAM software)
Proficient with desktop tools
Appreciation of project management principles
Communication

Effective stakeholder management and influencing skills

Clear and concise communicator
Able to accelerate at the right time and at the right level
Decisive and accountable
Team player and ambassador for Safran

Qualifications

BEng or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Analysis

Strong analytical skills, able to synthesise complex problems and find solutions
Able to analyse information from other departments
Ability to assess the importance of issues and anticipate consequences

Attitude & Behaviour

Commitment to ongoing professional development
Commitment to Safran leadership values: fostering trust, shared vision, succeeding together, daring to innovate
Concise, communicative, proactive, autonomous, thorough, perseverant, resilient, influential, assertive, and acts with professional integrity

Efficiency Criteria