Mechanical Technician

Safran; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran in the United Kingdom (Wales, Cwmbran) seeks an experienced engineering professional to support aerospace product development and assembly processes. You will verify parts against drawings, participate in design reviews, and drive improvements across design and manufacturing stages.

Responsibilities include using CAD models to assess designs, logging 5C issues, and developing articles for production. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure airworthiness and process integrity.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace/automotive manufacturing within a regulated environment.
• Understanding of drawing, design data and specifications.
• Knowledge of assembly/manufacture principles and materials used.

Responsibilities

• Check parts and assemblies for compliance to drawings, data and specs.
• Represent department in product design reviews and provide feedback.
• Analyse product design using CAD models and log issues per 5C process.
• Identify opportunities to improve assembly and manufacturing processes.
• Build development articles from CAD model screen grabs and instructions.
• Log issues from development article builds and define countermeasures.

Skills

Aerospace/automotive experience

Regulatory processes knowledge

Machining operations knowledge

Mechanical fixings knowledge

Materials knowledge

Design for assembly/manufacture

Additive manufacturing knowledge

Composites knowledge

Education

BTEC L3 (mechanical engineering)

Tools

MRP system (M3)

Job description

Key Responsibilities will include:

• - Check supplied parts and assemblies to ensure compliance to drawing, design data and all relevant specifications
• - Represent the department in product design reviews giving feedback on likely issues and improvement opportunities
• - Analyse product design using CAD models and log issues per company process (5C)
• - Identify assembly and manufacturing process improvement opportunities throughout the product development phase
• - Build Development articles against CAD model screen grabs/instructions
• - Analyse development article builds and log issues
• - Define and validate solutions and countermeasures for 5C issues raised
• - Build test articles to standard production processes and record deviations
• - Route harnesses to drawing
• View/interrogate product BOMs and locate parts on company's MRP system (M3)
• - Rework parts to new design solutions for trial and evaluation
• - Rework “out of revision” parts to the latest design standard and complete minor rework order form
• - Maintain the engineering quality and integrity of the work produced within their work package
• - Work with other departments to ensure that the design solution meets the appropriate airworthiness requirements
• - Record timings for assembly and disassembly for calculation of cycle times
• - Identify the need for jigs and fixtures to ensure correct assembly
• - Generate, validate and revise Process Work Instructions
• - Fault find and rectify issues
• - Train production operators in the assembly process of new products
• - Support product events with customers - PDR/CDR/FAI/FSR
• - Support off-site activities e.g. installation of products into aircraft
• - Support the rework of in-service products against warranty claims and service bulletins
• - Communicate effectively and professionally with other departments, customers and suppliers
• - Undertake and maintain 5S activities within the department
• - Participate in (RCA) route cause analysis activities
• - Generate and implement continuous improvement ideas
• - Raise requisition for purchase of parts and equipment to meet department needs
• - Raise permits and concessions in line with company processes
• - Interrogate LOPA design data to define material requirements for floor jigs and aircraft representative mock ups
• - Build floor jigs and aircraft representative mock-ups

Candidate skills:

• - Minimum of BTEC L3 (mechanical engineering) OR suitable depth of relevant experience/time served apprentice
• - Aerospace/automotive manufacturing experience at defined competent level
• - Experience of working within company and regulatory processes, standards and specifications
• - Knowledge of machining operations
• - Knowledge and use of mechanical fixings - screws, rivets, nails etc.
• - Knowledge of different materials - sheet metal, steel, wood, composite etc.
• - Good knowledge of design for assembly/manufacture principles
• - Knowledge of additive manufacturing (Desirable)
• - Knowledge and working of composites (Desirable)

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.

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible and inclusive. As part of our commitment with Disability Confident Employers, we may offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Let us know if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments.