Design Geometer
Cwmbran, South Wales
Permanent
Initially on site, Hybrid 3 days on site after c.6 months.
We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Architecture & Preliminary Projects team as a Design Geometer at our Safran Seats site in Cmwbran.
Benefits
* Early finish on Fridays
* Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
* 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
* Strong Pension scheme and life assurance
* Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
* Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
* Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies
Skills
* Industrial Design
* Geometry
* Rhino 3D
* CAD
* Surfaces
* Rhinoceros 3D
* Surface modelling
* Rendering
* Adobe
* Illustrator
* Creative Suite
* Dimensioning
* Dimensions
* 3D Designer
* Geometric
Your Role
As Design Geometer at Safran Seats, you'll play a critical role in our Architecture & Preliminary Projects team, supporting design convergence by defining optimal geometric solutions for our industry-leading aircraft seats. You'll ensure immaculate surface quality, apply Perceived Quality standards, and bridge industrial feasibility with cutting-edge design. Collaborating closely with colleagues across design, perceived quality, and engineering, you will align the geometrical intent with manufacturing processes and deliver products recognized for their refinement and innovation.
* Define and maintain the geometric plan and style shapes plan for new products using Rhino3D and CATIA V5.
* Optimise gaps and flushness by balancing design intent with manufacturing feasibility.
* Collaborate with our Perceived Quality and Industrial Design teams to ensure surfaces, volumes, and cosmetic details meet the highest standards.
* Support all stages of design, from early sketches to finished products in-service, updating feedback and contributing to interface and assembly solutions.
* Present your progress, align on deliverables, and help drive innovation in comfort, sustainability, and excellence.
What You'll Bring
Essential
* Higher education in engineering, industrial design or 3D modelling.
* Professional experience as a 3D Modeler or similar.
* Expertise in Rhino3D; advanced surfacing and digital modelling skills.
* Strong understanding of product design, ergonomics, and perceived quality.
* Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving abilities.
Desirable
* CATIA V5, rendering (e.g. Blender) and Adobe Creative Suite skillsets.
* Experience in aerospace or automotive industries, or industrial environments.
* Knowledge of mechanical design, ergonomics, material/colour applications.
At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.
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