Manufacturing Engineer - Machining M/F

Profils; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company performance bonus

Pension scheme up to 10%

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible benefits programme

Structured training & progression

Job summary

Safran, a global aerospace leader, invites applications for a Manufacturing Engineer - Machining at our Wolverhampton site. You will support the development, industrialisation and optimisation of prismatic machining processes, providing day-to-day technical support to Operations and driving cost-efficient production.

You will lead process improvement, ensure process controls, PFMEAs and Control Plans are in place, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain to deliver

Qualifications

• Strong experience within CNC machining and precision manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting machining process development, optimisation and industrialisation.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Strong understanding of tooling, fixturing and manufacturing process controls.
• Experience operating within a highly regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM and process simulation tools (Siemens NX & Vericut).
• Experience supporting NPI, Continuous Improvement and APQP activities (PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flows).

Responsibilities

• Act as the Manufacturing focal point for machining operations, providing technical support and resolving process, quality and production issues.
• Develop, industrialise and optimise machining processes to improve quality, capability, efficiency and cost.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including routings, work instructions, PFMEAs and Control Plans.
• Support tooling, fixturing and process control activities to ensure repeatable and robust production.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across machining operations.
• Support NPI and industrialisation activities, ensuring manufacturing readiness for new products and processes.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations teams to deliver manufacturing improvements and manage process change.

Skills

CNC machining

Process development

Engineering drawings

Tooling & fixturing

Regulated industry

Lean & Six Sigma

CAD/CAM tools

NPI & APQP

Tools

Siemens NX

Vericut

Job description

Manufacture assembly and repair - Assembly

Job title

Manufacturing Engineer - Machining M/F

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Full-time

Safran - 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 Safran Actuation Systems UK Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world class centre for the design, manufacture and support of cutting-edge actuation and flight control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best.

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Manufacturing Engineering team as a Manufacturing Engineer - Machining at our Wolverhampton site.

The Manufacturing Engineer - Machining is responsible for supporting the development, industrialisation and optimisation of manufacturing processes within the Prismatic machining module. The role provides day to day technical support to Operations, contributes to problem solving and process improvements, and ensures processes, documentation and equipment support safe, repeatable and cost effective production.

The position plays a key role in maintaining process control, supporting continuous improvement activities, and ensuring compliance with internal, customer and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Manufacturing focal point for machining operations, providing technical support and resolving process, quality and production issues.
• Develop, industrialise and optimise machining processes to improve quality, capability, efficiency and cost.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including routings, work instructions, PFMEAs and Control Plans.
• Support tooling, fixturing and process control activities to ensure repeatable and robust production.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across machining operations.
• Support NPI and industrialisation activities, ensuring manufacturing readiness for new products and processes.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations teams to deliver manufacturing improvements and manage process change.

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:

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

• Competitive salary
• Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)
• Structured training & opportunities to progress

What You'll Bring

• Strong experience within CNC machining and precision manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting machining process development, optimisation and industrialisation
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings and GD&T
• Strong understanding of tooling, fixturing and manufacturing process controls
• Experience operating within a highly regulated industry
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM and process simulation tools (preferably Siemens NX & Vericut)
• Experience supporting NPI, Continuous Improvement and APQP activities (PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flows)

Here, we craft excellence together.

We understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger. We are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply 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.

Why Safran

• A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 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 make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.

Job location

Europe, UK, England

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 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.