Manufacturing Engineer (H/F) - SAFRAN SEATS GB LIMITED

AEROCONTACT; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AEROCONTACT is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to oversee the introduction of new products at Safran Seats in Newport. The role involves design evaluations, production assessments, and collaboration with various teams to ensure high standards. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and relevant aerospace experience. Join a company committed to innovation and quality in the aviation sector.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice

Private medical cover including Digital GP

Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme

Enhanced family friendly policies

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in aerospace or automotive manufacturing.
• Basic knowledge of design for manufacture and assembly principles.
• Ability to interpret 2D drawings essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design reviews and evaluate new product designs.
• Conduct make vs buy analysis and coordinate design for assembly.
• Prepare and lead PFMEA reviews and ensure documentation accuracy.

Skills

Design for Manufacture

3D CAD Modelling

Manufacturing Processes

Interrogation of 2D Drawings

Education

B.Eng. in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering

HND gained through an apprenticeship

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer (H/F) - SAFRAN SEATS GB LIMITED

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Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Seats est l'un des principaux fabricants mondiaux de sièges d'avion, tant pour l'équipage que pour les passagers. 1 million de sièges d'avion fabriqués par Safran Seats sont actuellement en service dans les flottes aériennes du monde entier.

Mission description

At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers. One day you could be liaising with one of the world's largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands around the world! 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. The purpose of this role is to be responsible for the development and introduction of new and updated products into production on time, to cost and to a high quality standard. As a manufacturing engineer, you will have a good knowledge and understanding of the new product introduction process and be working at an advanced beginner/competent level. Key Responsibilities will include: ? Participate in design reviews throughout each phase of the new product introduction process and make improvement suggestions ? 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. ? Ensure development mock-ups are built to schedule. Evaluate design, log issues and feedback to design engineers. Make improvement suggestions and validate solutions ? 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 ? Calculate production capacity requirements based on customers' demand and identify production tooling and space requirements. ? Estimate build times and required number of stations for new production processes. Carry out line balancing of operations ? Produce APQP & PPAP documentation - process flow, PFMEA, control plan, work instructions, MSA & capability studies ? Prepare and lead PFMEA reviews. Use the outcome to drive product and process improvements ? Perform validation and verification of product design to satisfy customers quality and performance expectations as stipulated by systems engineering requirements ? Identify tooling and equipment requirements for new assembly processes and write specification documents that will be used as basis for supplier quotation. Work with suppliers to ensure requirements are met. ? Support the programme team in the delivery of industrialisation milestones for key events such as PDR, CDR, Test builds, PTR and PPAP ? Check accuracy of BOM against build requirements and communicate any discrepancies to the design team.

Candidate skills: B.Eng. in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering OR HND gained through an apprenticeship Essential Minimum of 2 years of experience in an aerospace or automotive manufacturing environment Essential Basic knowledge of design for manufacture and assembly principles Essential Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes Essential Interrogation of 3D CAD modelling software Essential Ability to interpret 2D drawings Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran: We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues What We'll Offer As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive: 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%. Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members. Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme 4 x Life Assurance Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection. Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme Annual share save schemes. Option for hybrid and flexible working arrangements Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools Get involved in our corporate social responsibility activities from sustainability initiatives, charity and fundraising, volunteering days, or supporting STEM activities at local schools and colleges nurturing the next generation of talent Please apply and submit your CV today! Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages. 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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