Senior Mechanical Design Engineers

Description:

Senior Mechanical Design Engineers – Safran Seats – Cwmbran, South Wales

About us

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence 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 83,000 employees and sales of 19 billion euros in 2022 and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.

Safran ranks among Forbes magazine's Top 30 best employers in the world.

Safran Seats is a world leader in aircraft passenger and crew seats. One million seats made by the company are now in service worldwide.

The Role

Our in-house design team 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.

The purpose of this role is to manage a design team that will provide design solutions from initial concept through to manufacture.

Key Responsibilities will include:

* Responsible for the design and detail modeling of a variety of suite components in order to meet programme requirements

* Produce designs to meet specified cost/weight targets

* Design Engineers will communicate effectively and professionally with customers and suppliers.

* Participate in Design Reviews throughout each phase of the New Product Introduction process

* The selection and application of materials and processes appropriate to each design element

* Ensure the successful integration of each design element within the product as a whole

* Check engineering packages

* Participate in the validation of the product (using such methods as prototyping, test, DFMEA)

* Follow and contribute to the development of the Best Practice guidelines

* From time to time, Design Engineers must be prepared to undertake tasks outside of their normal duties as requested by their immediate supervisors.

Role requirements

* Educated to HND / Degree level within an Engineering capacity

* Experience of working within mechanical design, (all industries considered)

* Excellent problem solving skills

* Experience of using CAD software - CATIA V5 would be desirable but others will be considered

* Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to hear from you!

What you will receive

Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. Four People Fundamentals underpin life at Safran:

* We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business

* 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 for you and your colleagues

As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you will receive:

* 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays

* Benefits Programme, with a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts and access to private healthcare

* 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