Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Early Friday finish

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus and share scheme

Pension with matched contributions

Onsite parking with EV chargers

Showers and bicycle storage

Flexible benefits and mobility options

Career development and training

Job summary

Safran Landing Systems in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimise CNC machining processes for aerospace components, focusing on MillTurn, 5-axis machining and turning. You will drive manufacturing excellence through process development, industrialisation, continuous improvement and technical support to the team.

Based at the Gloucester site, you will contribute to delivering world-class products to the highest quality standards while collaborating with

Qualifications

• CNC programming expertise in MillTurn, 5-axis machining and turning.
• CAD/CAM experience with CATIA, HyperMILL and Vericut.
• Strong machining, tooling and process development knowledge.
• Experience solving complex manufacturing challenges.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings and tolerancing.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Engineering qualifications or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise CNC programs for MillTurn, 5-axis machining, and turning.
• Support machining process development, tooling and process improvements.
• Prove out and troubleshoot CNC programs on the shop floor.
• Investigate manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.
• Drive improvements in quality, productivity, cost and delivery.
• Support new product introduction and industrialisation activities.
• Create and validate CAD/CAM programs using CATIA, HyperMILL and Vericut.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality and Engineering teams.
• Provide technical support and mentoring to colleagues.
• Maintain engineering documentation and ensure safety and quality compliance.

Skills

CNC programming MillTurn

5-axis machining

Turning

CATIA CAD/CAM

HyperMILL

Vericut

Education

Engineering qualifications or equivalent industry experience

Tools

CATIA

HyperMILL

Vericut

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise CNC programs for MillTurn, 5-axis machining, and turning.
• Support machining process development, tooling, and process improvements.
• Prove out and troubleshoot CNC programs on the shop floor.
• Investigate manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.
• Drive improvements in quality, productivity, cost, and delivery.
• Support new product introduction and industrialisation activities.
• Create and validate CAD/CAM programs using CATIA, HyperMILL, and Vericut.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams.
• Provide technical support and mentoring to colleagues.
• Maintain engineering documentation and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.

Get involved

• Women at Safran
• Diversity at Safran
• Sports Clubs
• STEM ambassadors
• Employee Forum
• Charity Partnerships
• Wellbeing Programs

Qualifications

• CNC programming expertise in MillTurn, 5-axis machining, and turning.
• CAD/CAM experience with CATIA, HyperMILL, and Vericut.
• Strong machining, tooling, and process development knowledge.
• Experience solving complex manufacturing challenges.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings and tolerancing.
• A continuous improvement mindset.
• Engineering qualifications or equivalent industry experience.

Safran

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. Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise covers the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO). The Gloucester site has been at the forefront of landing gear technology for over 85 years, dating from the innovative designs of Sir George Dowty to advanced landing gears for the world's most modern aircraft today.

Role Overview

Join Safran Landing Systems as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer and play a key role in developing and optimising CNC machining processes for complex aerospace components. With a focus on MillTurn, 5-axis machining, and turning, you'll drive manufacturing excellence through process development, industrialisation, continuous improvement, and technical support, helping deliver world-class products to the highest quality standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Early finish on a Friday
• 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days
• Annual bonus and share scheme options
• Pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary
• Onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities
• We offer a wide range of flexible benefits and working options (role dependant), enhanced maternity and family friendly benefits, because we know everyone's needs are different
• We support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.