Mechanical Certification Engineer

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

Job summary

Safran in the United Kingdom (Cwmbran, South Wales) is seeking a Mechanical Certification Engineer to lead mechanical and structural certification for aircraft cabin interiors. The role involves coordinating tests, evaluating FEA results, and preparing certification packages for EASA/FAA submissions.

You will work with cross‑functional teams, interface with regulators and customers, and contribute to certification strategies across aerospace programmes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
• Understanding of structural analysis methodologies and FEA
• Experience producing technical reports and certification data packages
• Ability to review engineering drawings for design compliance
• Strong analytical, detail-oriented, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Mechanical and structural certification activities for aircraft cabin interior products
• Conduct structural assessments and analysis to demonstrate compliance
• 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 OEMs
• Support design teams by providing guidance on certification requirements
• Interface with customers, airlines, aircraft manufacturers and regulators to achieve timely approvals

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering degree

Tools

FEA software

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.
• 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.

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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. Mechanical Certification Engineer Cwmbran, South Wales 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