Manufacturing Engineer - (Sheet Metal)

Safran; Burnley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days annual leave

Flexi-time scheme

10% employer pension contribution

Non-contributory private medical insurance

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - (Sheet Metal) to define and validate manufacturing processes. This role involves creating operating procedures and ensuring production consistency. Applicants should have a background in aerospace engineering and sheet metal manufacturing. The position offers competitive salary and exceptional company benefits including a 37-hour working week and 33 days of annual leave. This is an entry-level full-time role based in Burnley, United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Experience of sheet metal manufacturing engineering in an Aerospace background.
• Manufacturing Engineering experience from leading edge environments.
• General aircraft knowledge and experience of civil A/C nacelle structures.

Responsibilities

• Define and validate the sheet metal manufacturing process.
• Create and validate standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Coordinate activities necessary for production establishment.

Skills

Sheet metal manufacturing engineering

Knowledge of Titanium, Aluminium, and Steel Aerospace materials

Proficiency in the MRPII process

Communication skills

Problem analysis

Education

Engineering Degree with elements of mechanical, manufacturing, and materials/HND or equivalent experience

Job description

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About Safran Nacelles Ltd

Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. We were voted the 28th best worldwide employer in 2022 by Forbes. Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employers in Burnley.

Our Four People Fundamentals underpin life at Safran, and our culture is built on the following principles:
- Promoting diversity and inclusion
- Developing skills and building opportunities
- Creating a trustworthy workplace
- Promoting collaboration and mutual support

What will I be doing?

Define and validate the sheet metal manufacturing process from engineering definition within the requirement HSE, quality and budget.

Direct responsibilities

• Design to produce at objective cost
• Define manufacturing processes, ensure all processes are consistent and compliant with specifications
• Design manufacturing processes with ergonomic risks in mind
• Create and validate standard operating procedures, work instruction sheets, quality control points and methods of inspection
• Ensure that effective plant, equipment and tooling strategies are in place
• Create routes, BOMS, master layouts, tooling requests, data sheets, CM's and drawings
• Ensure that the performance of the process meets defined targets (quality, CP&CPK, cost, delivery)
• Coordinate the activities necessary for the establishment of means of production in the other sectors
• Engineering Vehicles, General Services, Logistics
• Provide expert guidance to suppliers (internal and external) if necessary
• Plan, drive and coordinate the activities contributing to the industrial product validation (methods, Purchasing, engineering) to meet cost targets, quality, deadlines
• Support the preparation of industrialization reviewed by methods to ensure the maturity of Industrialization
• Represent the manufacturing engineering at the customer, in coordination with Industrial Programme Manager
• Establish global manufacturing process concepts, oversee the selection of plant and equipment and the preparation of factory layouts, and support the definition of detailed workplace layouts

Exceptional Company Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm finish on Friday
• Flexi‑time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave
• 10% employer pension contribution
• 5% employee contribution with the option to increase this voluntarily through tax efficient salary exchange
• 4 x life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
• Non‑contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan
• Group income protection scheme
• Support for your continuous professional development and career development
• Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Excellent on‑site catering facilities offering subsidised hot and cold breakfast and lunch
• Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the Company
• Corporate membership at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa to use the fitness suite, classes, pool and sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member
• Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme offering mental health support through a confidential 24/7 helpline, access to remote GP appointments, medical second opinions and physiotherapy
• Cycles to work scheme
• Discounts on your high street purchases through our benefits platform
• Long Service awards providing you with a monetary award and additional annual leave
• Relaxed dress code on Fridays
• Support for flexible working
• Safran referral scheme – refer someone for a job and you may qualify for a £1,000 reward
• Hybrid working option
• Electric car charging points on site
• Enter a draw to win a Burnley Football Club hospitality match day experience
• Line manager leadership conference every 6 months
• Fully funded quarterly site team‑building events

What do you need from me?

• Experience of sheet metal manufacturing engineering in an Aerospace background
• Knowledge of Titanium, Aluminium and Steel Aerospace materials and their mechanical properties
• Knowledge of material heat treatment and understanding of material transformations in the heat treatment process
• Manufacturing Engineering experience from leading edge environments
• Proficiency in the MRPII process
• Knowledge of business economics
• Engineering Degree with elements of mechanical, manufacturing and materials/HND or equivalent experience
• General aircraft knowledge and experience of civil A/C nacelle structures

Communication

• Be capable of communicating clearly and concisely
• Escalate at the right time and at the right level
• Be capable of making decisions
• Be a good team player
• Negotiate well
• Be an ambassador for the company and defend its interests

Analysis

• Capacity to analyse a complex problem, sum it up and find solutions
• Capacity to analyse the information supplied by other departments
• Ability to gauge the importance of drifts and to anticipate the consequences

Attitude & Behaviour

• Concise
• Communicative
• Proactive
• Autonomous
• Thorough
• Perseverant & resilient

Next step

Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we’re looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call.

Diversity & Inclusion

We want Safran Nacelles to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We’re committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Nacelles an inclusive place to work.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Manufacturing

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Fabricated Metal Products, and Manufacturing