Senior Electrical Design Engineer (H/F) - SAFRAN SEATS GB LIMITED

AEROCONTACT; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Cwmbran seeks an Electrical Design Manager to oversee teams producing electrical installation models. The role involves managing design activities, ensuring compliance with standards, and liaising with regulatory agencies. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in team supervision and project management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience supervising an Electrical Design team.
• Ability to read design drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical engineering platform teams.
• Check and approve systems drawings for compliance.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies to certify electrical systems.

Skills

Project Management

Team Supervision

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

HNC/HND or Electrical Apprenticeship

Tools

3D CAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Job description

Are 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, with the largest seats portfolio of all seat 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 specializes 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.

Based in Cwmbran, South Wales, working as part of the Electrical Design Department, you will be responsible for managing teams producing electrical installation models and detailed drawings for new product and platform designs. You will also oversee the checking and approval of all electrical design work to ensure compliance with company, regulatory, and customer requirements.

Key responsibilities and duties:

1. Manage electrical engineering platform teams.
2. Ensure standards and performances are achieved by the design team.
3. Supervise and coordinate design activities.
4. Manage daily attendance and holidays for your engineering team, including absence management.
5. Assist in recruitment of team members as required.
6. Conduct professional development reviews and ensure KPIs are met.
7. Manage and deliver electrical systems programs according to schedules and budgets. Responsible for electrical submittals.
8. Coordinate with regulatory agencies (EASA, FAA, Boeing, Airbus) to certify electrical systems.
9. Check and approve systems drawings and documents for compliance with OEM and regulatory standards.
10. Update electrical standard and process documentation.
11. Liaise with electrical equipment manufacturers for finalization of equipment and installation specifications.
12. Report program status to senior management.
13. Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and OEMs.
14. Participate in Design Reviews during each phase of the New Product Introduction process.
15. Select and apply appropriate materials and processes for each design element.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of a degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (HNC/HND or Electrical Apprenticeship) - Essential.
• Experience with project management tools - Desirable.
• Proven experience supervising an Electrical Design team - Desirable.
• Experience with 3D CAD & AutoCAD electrical software - Essential.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems - Desirable.
• Understanding of tolerances, manufacturing processes, OEM installation requirements - Essential.
• Experience with Boeing and Airbus electrical specifications - Desirable.
• Knowledge of electrical/electronic components manufacturing and testing methods - Desirable.
• Ability to read design drawings and specifications - Essential.

We welcome candidates whose experience may differ from the listed qualifications but who believe they can bring value to the role.

Our employees are central to our success. We uphold four People Fundamentals:

• Promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Developing colleagues' skills and opportunities.
• Creating a trustworthy workplace for innovation.
• Encouraging collaboration and mutual support.

This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including criminal record checks. Disclosure of unspent convictions is required during recruitment. Only candidates passing these checks will be considered for employment.