Senior Electrical Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

Salary sacrifice scheme

Life Assurance

Hybrid and flexible working

Safran University and training

Job summary

Safran Seats in Cwmbran, Wales is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead the electrical design team for new product platforms and ensure compliant, on-time delivery of electrical installations.

You will coordinate with OEMs and regulatory bodies, manage calendars and team performance, and contribute to the development of cutting-edge first/Business class seating technology within a world-class aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified in electrical engineering with strong aerospace exposure.
• Experience reading and approving electrical installation drawings.
• Familiar with regulatory standards (EASA/FAA/Boeing/Airbus).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate electrical design teams for new product platforms.
• Ensure design work meets standards, schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate with OEMs and regulatory bodies for certification.
• Review and approve electrical submittals and documents.
• Support recruitment and KPI achievement for the team.

Skills

Electrical design

Team leadership

Project management

Regulatory liaison

Reading drawings

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

HNC/HND or apprenticeship

Tools

Catia

PLM

3D CAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Published 09.11.2026 Company : Safran Seats Job field : Electrical and mechatronics Location : Cwmbran , Wales , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Professional, Engineer & ManagerPublished 09.11.2026Job DescriptionSenior Electrical Design EngineerCwmbranSite BasedAre you interested in working at the business end of Aerospace, where airline brand meets innovative passenger experience?Then your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, an industry award winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology.Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customization, quality and industrial design.At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers. One day you could be liaising with one of the world's largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands around the world!In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.Job SummarySenior Electrical Design Engineer with a thorough understanding of all aspects of electrical design, working within the aerospace industry.Scope of ResponsibilitiesBased in Cwmbran, South Wales, working as part of the Electrical Design Department. Responsible for the management of teams producing electrical installation models and detail drawings for new product andplatform designs. Also responsible for the checking and approval of all electrical design work to meet company, regulatory and customer requirements.Key Responsibilities and Duties• Manage electrical engineering platform teams.• Ensure standards and performances are achieved by the design team• Supervise and co-ordinate design activities.• Responsible for the management and control of daily attendance and holidays for your engineering team including absence management.• Assisting in recruitment of team members as and when required• Carry out professional development reviews and ensure any KPI set for the year are achieved• Manage and deliver electrical systems programmes as per agreed schedules and budgets, Responsible for the Electrical submittals.• Coordinate with regulatory agencies i.e., EASA, FAA, Boeing and Airbus to certify the electrical systems installed in their aircraft.• Responsible for checking / approving systems drawings and documents ensuring compliance to OEM's & Regulatory requirements.• Responsible for producing/updating electrical standard and process documentation• Liaise with electrical equipment manufacturers to finalise the equipment and their installation specification of the equipment• Report to senior management about the status of the programmes.• To communicate effectively and professionally with customers, suppliers & OEM's• Participate in Design Reviews throughout each phase of the New Product Introduction process• The selection and application of materials and processes appropriate to each design elementJob RequirementsQualified to a minimum of a degree in an Electrical Engineering field.Alternatively, an HNC / HND or an equivalent qualification as part of an Electrical Apprenticeship with significant demonstrated post qualification experience gained in Electrical Design.Highly Proficient with experience in Catia and PLM.Experience with Product Life Management (PLM) SystemsExperience using 3D CAD & AutoCAD electrical software packages or equivalent.The applicant should have an understanding of the effective application of tolerances and a working knowledge of manufacturing processes, as well as OEM installation requirements.Ability to read design drawings and specifications.Good communicator liaising with customers/airframers/suppliers andintegrated programme team on a daily basis.Experience using project management tools desirable.Proven experience supervising an Electrical Design team desirable.Experienced in working with Boeing and Airbus specifications for electrical equipment installation is desirable.A working knowledge of the various methods of manufacture and test of electrical and electronic Components desirable.Experience in new model introduction desirable.You will be required to hold a full U.K. Driving License and Passport, as some UKand overseas travel may be required.Please and submit your CV today!Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages.We want Safran Seats 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 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 with your application.But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).• Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.• Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.• Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme.• 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.• Annual share save schemes.• Option for hybrid and flexible working arrangements.• Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools.• Get involved in our corporate social responsibility activities from sustainability initiatives, charity and fundraising, volunteering days, or supporting STEM activities at local schools and colleges nurturing the next generation of talent.Company InformationSafran 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.Locate your future workplaceLlantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQCwmbranWales United Kingdom