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.
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 reduce and eliminate Manufacturing Process variability and to give technical support to operations in assembly. To oversee product launch into the manufacturing cell
Key Responsibilities will include:
To assemble sub-assemblies to design data in compliance with production operating standards and engineering drawings. To support the achievement of operational targets and KPI's. To support production within a mechanical field requiring skilled intervention, ensuring the highest standards of quality assurance.
You will be required to support and promote best working practices across all production areas and seek to suggest and support improvement activities. You will be required to support and assist production Operator training in Proven Assembly / Process techniques.
*Inspect and verify build process of mechanical assemblies and all supporting documentation
*Perform minor rework operations within compliance of procedure
*Use and demonstrate correct use of and control of on line tool jigs and fixture.
*Make production and assembly aids including jigs and fixtures.
*Understand impact of process and product viability of both purchased and manufactured components during fitment on line.
*Assist within the requirements of Operator training.
*Continuous review and update of production operation standards in conjunction with manufacturing process technicians and production engineering, to deskill, whilst improve product quality.
*To support in launching of product into production.
*Support Production Operators in technical processes and quality issues.
*Mentor and train colleagues in working practices .
*Implement 5S standards.
*Participate in team continuous improvement activities and support the development of best working practices within the Assembly Plant.
*Support Engineers in problem solving activities as and when required.
Excellent Engineering Mathematics Skills. Holds Mechanical NVQ Level 3.
Previous assembly manufacturing experience in a product development and continuous improvement environment
Applying problem solving techniques using A3'S/8D'S/4D'S, QRQC,
Good understanding of engineering science and principles
Ability to follow engineering drawings
Demonstrate multi faceted manual dexterity tool skills
Good Level of Mathematic ability
Holds or working towards Mechanical Engineering BTEC
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.
We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Seats an inclusive place to work.