Test Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aerospace is seeking a dedicated professional to join their Test and Development department. This role offers the chance to work on innovative passenger experiences and high-quality seating solutions for leading airlines. You will be involved in rigorous testing processes, ensuring the reliability and safety of products that enhance air travel. With a commitment to sustainability and diversity, this company fosters a collaborative environment where your contributions will be valued. If you are passionate about aerospace and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays

Benefits Programme

Career Progression opportunities

Family friendly policies

Equality & Diversity initiatives

STEM engagement with schools

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in Aerospace or comparable industry.
• Knowledge of Boeing/Airbus specifications and aerospace standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cyclic reliability and static testing on products.
• Interface with various airline brands and airframers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Planning skills

Knowledge of Part 25 standards

Experience in Aerospace

Education

Degree-level qualifications

Higher National Certificate

Job description

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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 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.

The purpose of this role is to work within the cyclic and static test laboratories of the Test and Development department at
SSGB's Cwmbran test facility. Carry out cyclic reliability, abusive, and FAR/CS 25.561 static testing on new and existing products as they are developed within the business.

Complementary Description

Our in-house design studio co-creates the most innovative experiences in the sky with our airline customers and partners. Our dedicated engineering, production and in-service support facilities are integral to delivering a high-end quality product that we keep flying throughout the life of programme. We are fully supported by a wide team of support functions, from HR to Finance, to Business Development and Planning and Logistics, our team is built to give Safran Seats an end-to-end capability in house in the UK.

We focus on:

Our people
These are our four People Fundamentals that underpin everything we do at Safran:
• We believe in and fostering the conditions for diversity and inclusion to thrive
• We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
• We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
• We encourage collaboration and mutual support between you and your colleagues
So you'll be supported every step of the way!

Sustainability
Our people are at the heart of our success, as we work together to achieve our mission: contributing to a safer and more sustainable aviation. We are tackling the biggest challenges in aerospace, with a commitment to work to decarbonise the industry by 2050.

Global Mobility
As part of the Safran Group, across our businesses we are market leaders in aerospace, defence and space; there is always potential for future mobility in the UK and internationally.

Job Requirements

Minimum – Degree-level qualifications (e.g.
Higher National Certificate) or comparable
experience within the aerospace industry - DESIRABLE

3 years or greater working in Aerospace or
comparable industry - DESIRABLE

Organisational and planning skills with ability to
manage and meet deadlines and work
effectively with different functions and levels of
responsibility - ESSENTIAL

Experience of working to industry standards and
codes. Knowledge of Part 25 (EASA/FAA) and
Boeing / Airbus specifications. Knowledge of
ACs, ARPs and Aerospace Standards - ESSENTIAL

As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:
• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays
• Benefits Programme, with a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts
• Career Progressions opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses
• Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, parental leave and flexible working
• Equality & Diversity initiatives with internal groups for workplace engagement and involvement
• STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all

Please apply 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're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Seats an inclusive place to work.
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.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

No specific travel required

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.