About Our Client
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.
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.
Job Description
1. Responsible for the design and detail modeling of a variety of suite components to meet programme requirements.
2. Produce designs to meet specified cost/weight targets.
3. Communicate effectively and professionally with customers and suppliers.
4. Participate in Design Reviews throughout each phase of the New Product Introduction process.
5. Select and apply materials and processes appropriate to each design element.
6. Ensure the successful integration of each design element within the product as a whole.
7. Check engineering packages.
8. Participate in the validation of the product (using such methods as prototyping, test, DFMEA).
9. Follow and contribute to the development of the Best Practice guidelines.
10. Undertake tasks outside of normal duties as requested by supervisors.
The Successful Applicant
* Educated to Degree level within an Engineering capacity.
* Extensive 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.
What's on Offer
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 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
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