Mechanical Certification Engineer

Safran; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday (including bank/public

Pension scheme with salary sacrifice 𝑒

Private medical cover with family

Cycle to work benefits

Life Assurance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Safran is seeking a Mechanical Certification Engineer to join the team responsible for delivering mechanical and structural analysis and certification activities for aircraft cabin interior products. You will work within a multidisciplinary engineering group to support certification for seating and cabin solutions, collaborating with Airbus, Boeing, EASA and FAA.

You will develop certification strategies, perform structural analyses, review and approve FEA results, and prepare documentation for

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related discipline.
• Understanding of structural analysis methodologies and FEA.
• Experience producing technical reports or compliance documentation and certification data packages.
• Ability to review engineering drawings and assess design compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication with customers, regulators and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical and structural certification activities for aircraft cabin interior products.
• Conduct structural assessments and analyses to demonstrate compliance with aerospace regulations.
• Review, validate and approve FEA and stress analysis results.
• Develop certification strategies, test plans and compliance documentation.
• Plan, organise and witness static, dynamic, cyclic, abuse and environmental testing.
• Prepare certification packages for submission to EASA, FAA and aircraft OEMs.
• Support design teams with certification guidance throughout product development.
• Interface with customers, airlines, aircraft manufacturers and regulatory authorities to secure approvals.

Skills

FEA

Structural analysis

Certification reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

As a Mechanical Certification Engineer, you will be part of a team responsible for delivering the mechanical and structural analysis, and certification activities required to ensure aircraft cabin interior products meet stringent aviation safety and regulatory standards. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will support the certification of world-class aircraft seating and cabin products, collaborating with leading aircraft manufacturers including Airbus and Boeing, as well as aviation authorities such as EASA and FAA. This is an exciting opportunity to influence product development from concept through certification, working on cutting-edge aerospace programmes in a highly-regulated and technical environment.

Your Role

• Mechanical and structural certification activities for aircraft cabin interior products.
• Conduct structural assessments and analysis to demonstrate compliance with aerospace regulations.
• Review, validate and approve FEA and stress analysis results.
• Develop certification strategies, test plans and compliance documentation.
• Plan, organise and witness static, dynamic, cyclic, abuse and environmental testing.
• Prepare certification packages for submission to EASA, FAA and aircraft OEMs.
• Support design teams by developing your expert guidance on certification requirements throughout product development.
• Interface with customers, airlines, aircraft manufacturers and regulatory authorities to achieve timely approvals.

Benefits

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%
• Private medical cover with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members
• Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work
• 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

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline.
• Understanding of structural analysis methodologies and finite element analysis (FEA).
• Experience producing technical reports or compliance documentation and certification data packages.
• Ability to review engineering drawings and assess design compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to engage with customers, regulators and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Ability to manage multiple certification activities and deliver against programme schedules.

Desirable

• Previous aerospace cabin interiors, seating, monuments or aircraft structures experience.
• Experience in mechanical certification, structural analysis, airworthiness, stress engineering or compliance engineering within a regulated industry.
• Exposure to certification testing, including static, dynamic, cyclic and environmental testing.
• Understanding of interface load assessments and airframe integration requirements.
• Knowledge of aviation certification regulations, particularly FAA and EASA requirements.

About Safran

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. With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions., 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