Production Design Engineer for Advanced Aerospace Manufacturing

3 days ago


Cwmbran, Torfaen County Borough, United Kingdom Safran Seats Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Production Design Engineer to join our team at Safran Seats in the UK. As a key member of our industrialisation department, you will play a crucial role in the development and introduction of new and updated products into production on time, to cost, and to a high quality standard.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Participate in design reviews throughout each phase of the new product introduction process and make improvement suggestions.
  • Evaluate new product designs using 3D CAD models and mock-ups, logging issues and coordinating design for assembly/manufacture reviews.
  • Ensure development mock-ups are built to schedule, evaluating design, logging issues, and providing feedback to design engineers.
  • Conduct make vs buy analysis on new product designs and identify optimisation opportunities.
  • Calculate production capacity requirements based on customers' demand and identify production tooling and space requirements.
  • Estimate build times and required number of stations for new production processes, performing line balancing of operations.

About You

To succeed in this role, you should have a B.Eng. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering, or an HND gained through an apprenticeship. A minimum of 2 years of experience in an aerospace or automotive manufacturing environment is essential. Basic knowledge of design for manufacture and assembly principles, as well as manufacturing processes, is also required. Proficiency in interrogation of 3D CAD modelling software and ability to interpret 2D drawings are must-haves.

Benefits

  • A competitive salary of £40,000 - £60,000 per annum.
  • 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays.
  • Benefits Programme with cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts, and access to private healthcare.
  • Career Progression opportunities including company sponsorship and further training courses.
  • FAMILY-FRIENDLY POLICIES INCLUDING MATERNITY, PATERNITY, ADOPTIVE PARENTS, SHARED PARENTAL LEAVE, PARENTAL LEAVE AND FLEXIBLE WORKING.

About Us

Safran Seats is an industry award-winning designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customisation, quality, and industrial design. We are unique within aerospace, interfacing with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers.

Why Join Us?

We offer a dynamic and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves, and knows they can reach their full potential. We believe in diversity and inclusion, develop our colleagues' skills, create a trustworthy workplace, and encourage collaboration and mutual support. We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Seats an inclusive place to work.



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