Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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

Job summary

Safran Landing Systems in Gloucester seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead CNC programming for MillTurn, 5-axis machining and turning, driving process development and industrialisation on high‑quality aerospace components.

You will create and validate CAD/CAM programs using CATIA, HyperMILL and Vericut, collaborate with production, quality and engineering teams, and mentor colleagues while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC programming for MillTurn, 5-axis machining and turning.
• Proficiency with CATIA, HyperMILL and Vericut.
• Strong knowledge of machining, tooling and process development.
• Experience solving complex manufacturing challenges.
• Understanding 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 compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

MillTurn

5-axis machining

CNC programming

CATIA

HyperMILL

Vericut

Education

Engineering qualifications or equivalent industry experience

Tools

CATIA

HyperMILL

Vericut

Job description

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.

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.

Key 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.

What You'll Bring

• 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.

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.

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