Manufacturing Engineer - Composites

Safran S.A.; Haggate; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Nacelles is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to define, validate and support the production process from engineering to shop floor. You will ensure HSE, quality, cost and delivery targets are met while driving innovation and lean improvements.

Key tasks include process design with takt/flow, SOP creation, route and BOM development, and coordinating product validation with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to synthesise complex problems.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and governance.
• Proven ability to drive cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Effective stakeholder management and influencing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Define and validate manufacturing processes per specs and One Safran standards.
• Design processes with takt/flow and ergonomic risk reduction.
• Create SOPs, work instructions, QC points, and inspection methods.
• Develop routes, BOMs, layouts, tooling requests, and CAM/NC data.
• Support process targets for quality, cost and delivery.
• Lead supplier technical guidance and cross-functional support.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Autonomy

Education

BEng or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Tools

MRPII (ERP)

Project Management

PLM systems

Catia/CAD/CAM

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 - 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

Effective stakeholder management and influencing skills

• Clear and concise communicator
• Able to escalate 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

• ERP reliability metrics
• Delivery against commitments

Why Safran Nacelles?

• Global presence: Be part of a world leader in aerospace, defence, and space, with over 100,000 colleagues at 300 sites in 30 countries
• Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger.
• Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and shape a safer, more sustainable future
• Mobility & training opportunities: Training, development, personalised career plans, and mobility
• Culture of excellence: Collaboration, integrity, continuous improvement, and diversity

Our Commitment

At Safran Nacelles, we know some candidates may hesitate if they don't meet every criterion.

Let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments in the application or hiring process.

Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.