Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Seats est l'un des principaux fabricants mondiaux de sièges d'avion, tant pour l'équipage que pour les passagers. 1 million de sièges d'avion fabriqués par Safran Seats sont actuellement en service dans les flottes aériennes du monde entier. Mission description Are you interested in working at the business end of Aerospace, where airline brand meets innovative passenger experience? Then your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, an industry award winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customization, quality and industrial design. 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. Job Summary To work within the cyclic and static test laboratories of the Test and Development department at SSGB's Cwmbran test facility. Carry out cyclic reliability, abusive, and FAR/CS 25.561 static testing on new and existing products as they are developed within the business. Key Responsibilities and Duties: Industry Knowledge Understanding of testing requirements of Safran Seat products. Working knowledge of aerospace industry standard static and cyclic test methods. Organisation / Planning Manages self and liaises with senior members of the test and development department to ensure tasks are completed to requirements on time. Technical Conduct and document cyclic reliability, abusive, and static (showing compliance to FAR/CS 25.561 where applicable) tests for SSGB's aircraft interior products. Review and understand test plans provided by other company departments. Design and construct suitable static test set-ups to carry out the tests detailed therein; requiring consideration of the strength of the test article and the test set-up. Design and construct suitable cyclic test apparatus to automate the repeated function of complex manual and powered systems through the use of PLC programming, actuators, sensors, and switches etc. Monitor, record, and process test data using the appropriate instrumentation and data acquisition systems. Support other test engineers and Head of Test as required. Discuss and review test set-ups / deviations with visiting ARs and test witnesses. Problem Solving Liaise with test requestors and provide feedback on test plans improvements. Identify test set-up issues and assist in recommending improvements and alternate solutions. Aware of standard root case analysis technique (e.g. 8D/Ishikawa). Communication / Interpersonal Liaise with respective Design, Certification, and Stress departments as required. Liaise with external suppliers, and other industrial organisations as required. Knowledge, Experience, Training and Qualifications: -Minimum Degree-level qualifications (e.g. Higher National Certificate) or comparable experience within the aerospace industry. -Organisational and planning skills with ability to manage and meet deadlines and work effectively with different functions and levels of responsibility. Competencies, Behaviours and Skills: -Review, interpret and implement static and cyclic test plans to defined requirements. -Good understanding of mechanical structures and load paths. -Working knowledge of Pneumatic & Hydraulic systems. -Able to prepare and review concise technical reports, and manipulate spreadsheet data. -Experience in utilisation and calibration of various types of test instrumentation. -PLC programming experience (e.g. CX programmer / Omron). Please apply and submit your CV today! Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages. We want Safran Seats 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 are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible and inclusive. As part of our commitment with Disability Confident Employers, we may offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Let us know if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application.