Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations. We design, test, manufacture and assemble landing gear used on commercial aircraft including Airbus and Boeing, and UK military aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon. Gloucester is home to the UK division and has been a leader of cutting edge landing gear technology for over 90 years, since the innovative designs of Sir George Dowty. YOU can be a part of our legacy …
What will I be doing?
Safran Landing Systems in Gloucester is offering a challenging but exciting opportunity to join our Manufacturing Engineering team.
This department is central within the production organisation and is responsible for establishing robust processes that produce quality products in line with customer expectations. With significant emphasis given to the modernisation of equipment and systems in line with the ‘Digital Strategy', this is an exciting time to join the team.
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will require a competent level of knowledge and understanding of production techniques. With a number of technical and project-based opportunities available, you could be exposed to a diverse and varied workload, such as specifying new assets, refining existing production methods, or industrialising new production parts. To support your activities, you will be working closely with other functional departments, particularly Production, Quality and Engineering, to ensure robust techniques and controls are put in place that satisfy the Certification and Industrialisation requirements.
Key aspects of this job include the following:
•Creation / Maintenance of Manufacturing Layouts defining product routing and methods in line with company procedures. This includes Generating Salvage & Rectification layouts for any non-conforming parts.
•Creation of CNC programs utilising company preferred CAM software. Adoption of robust methodologies and adherence to closed door strategies in line with company strategy.
•Creation of Stage Models to reflect the components routing indicating content at each operation.
•Conception of new Fixture Design to ensure robust component holding. This includes the generation of relevant fixture models and drawings.
•Support the generation of PPAP documentation defining component characteristic measurement and control methodology. This involves supporting industrialisation reviews throughout each phase of the PPAP process.
•Support PFMEA reviews, ensuring outcomes drive product and process improvements.
•Support utilisation and deployment of new systems and tools in line with the company's ‘Digital Strategy'.
•Support investigations / Root Cause Analysis for any defective part and implementing the corrective actions.
•Assist with commissioning of new production assets.
Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations. We design, test, manufacture and assemble landing gear used on commercial aircraft including Airbus and Boeing, and UK military aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon. Gloucester is home to the UK division and has been a leader of cutting edge landing gear technology for over 90 years, since the innovative designs of Sir George Dowty. YOU can be a part of our legacy …
What will I be doing?
Safran Landing Systems in Gloucester is offering a challenging but exciting opportunity to join our Manufacturing Engineering team.
This department is central within the production organisation and is responsible for establishing robust processes that produce quality products in line with customer expectations. With significant emphasis given to the modernisation of equipment and systems in line with the ‘Digital Strategy', this is an exciting time to join the team.
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will require a competent level of knowledge and understanding of production techniques. With a number of technical and project-based opportunities available, you could be exposed to a diverse and varied workload, such as specifying new assets, refining existing production methods, or industrialising new production parts. To support your activities, you will be working closely with other functional departments, particularly Production, Quality and Engineering, to ensure robust techniques and controls are put in place that satisfy the Certification and Industrialisation requirements.
Key aspects of this job include the following:
•Creation / Maintenance of Manufacturing Layouts defining product routing and methods in line with company procedures. This includes Generating Salvage & Rectification layouts for any non-conforming parts.
•Creation of CNC programs utilising company preferred CAM software. Adoption of robust methodologies and adherence to closed door strategies in line with company strategy.
•Creation of Stage Models to reflect the components routing indicating content at each operation.
•Conception of new Fixture Design to ensure robust component holding. This includes the generation of relevant fixture models and drawings.
•Support the generation of PPAP documentation defining component characteristic measurement and control methodology. This involves supporting industrialisation reviews throughout each phase of the PPAP process.
•Support PFMEA reviews, ensuring outcomes drive product and process improvements.
•Support utilisation and deployment of new systems and tools in line with the company's ‘Digital Strategy'.
•Support investigations / Root Cause Analysis for any defective part and implementing the corrective actions.
•Assist with commissioning of new production assets.
Complementary Description
What we will give you?
•Hybrid/Flexible working hours with an early finish on a Friday (4.5 day working week)
•25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy/sell annual leave
•Annual bonus & Share scheme options
•Pension scheme (up to 8% match) and life assurance (4x salary)
•Onsite parking, including EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage and shower/changing facilities
•Our Benefits Portal offers a number of schemes including: cycle to work, technology & retail savings, access to healthcare & wellbeing services, discounted gym memberships and more!
•Global and local career progression opportunities and training & development programmes
•STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all
•Social events throughout the year, and access to Dowty Sports and Social clubs
Why us?
Safran was ranked globally as the world's third best employer in its sector by Forbes magazine in 2021.
Our employees are at the heart of our success and we work together towards Four People Fundamentals that 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
Complementary Description
What we will give you?
•Hybrid/Flexible working hours with an early finish on a Friday (4.5 day working week)
•25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy/sell annual leave
•Annual bonus & Share scheme options
•Pension scheme (up to 8% match) and life assurance (4x salary)
•Onsite parking, including EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage and shower/changing facilities
•Our Benefits Portal offers a number of schemes including: cycle to work, technology & retail savings, access to healthcare & wellbeing services, discounted gym memberships and more!
•Global and local career progression opportunities and training & development programmes
•STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all
•Social events throughout the year, and access to Dowty Sports and Social clubs
Why us?
Safran was ranked globally as the world's third best employer in its sector by Forbes magazine in 2021.
Our employees are at the heart of our success and we work together towards Four People Fundamentals that 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
Job Requirements
What do you need from me?
You will need a comprehensive knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering compounded by the following:
•An HNC / HND in a related engineering discipline or equivalent manufacturing engineering experience is essential.
•Degree level in related Engineering discipline would be desirable.
•Knowledge of CATIA V5 or equivalent CAD software.
•Sound knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, along with Functional Tolerancing & Annotation of 2D & 3D Model Based Definition. To ASMEY14.5 2009 & ISO1011 2004 standards.
•Proficient user of Microsoft office suite.
•Lean experience (Green Belt preferable)
•Motivated to develop and learn new skills.
•Be innovative and creative with regards to problem solving.
•Able to pursue and deliver objectives with minimal direction.
•Work effectively within allocated teams (cross functional and inter-departmental).
•Strong organisational skills, with the ability to communicate at various levels within the business.
•Ability to write technical reports, clearly and accurately
• Open to Senior Level experience
What's my next step?
Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call
Diversity & Inclusion
We want Safran Landing Systems 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 Landing Systems an inclusive place to work.
‘Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check'
Job Requirements
What do you need from me?
You will need a comprehensive knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering compounded by the following:
•An HNC / HND in a related engineering discipline or equivalent manufacturing engineering experience is essential.
•Degree level in related Engineering discipline would be desirable.
•Knowledge of CATIA V5 or equivalent CAD software.
•Sound knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, along with Functional Tolerancing & Annotation of 2D & 3D Model Based Definition. To ASMEY14.5 2009 & ISO1011 2004 standards.
•Proficient user of Microsoft office suite.
•Lean experience (Green Belt preferable)
•Motivated to develop and learn new skills.
•Be innovative and creative with regards to problem solving.
•Able to pursue and deliver objectives with minimal direction.
•Work effectively within allocated teams (cross functional and inter-departmental).
•Strong organisational skills, with the ability to communicate at various levels within the business.
•Ability to write technical reports, clearly and accurately
• Open to Senior Level experience
What's my next step?
Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call
Diversity & Inclusion
We want Safran Landing Systems 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 Landing Systems an inclusive place to work.
‘Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check'
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