Mechanical Technician; H​/F - SAFRAN GB Limited

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.

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 be responsible for the build and development of all mechanical aspect of new product introduction projects undertaken by the industrialisation department.

• Check supplied parts and assemblies to ensure compliance to drawing, design data and all relevant specifications
• Represent the department in product design reviews giving feedback on likely issues and improvement opportunities
• Analyse product design using CAD models and log issues per company process (5C)
• Identify assembly and manufacturing process improvement opportunities throughout the product development phase
• Build Development articles against CAD model screen grabs/instructions
• Analyse development article builds and log issues
• Define and validate solutions and countermeasures for 5C issues raised
• Build test articles to standard production processes and record deviations
• Route harnesses to drawing ? View/interrogate product BOMs and locate parts on company's MRP system (M3)
• Rework parts to new design solutions for trial and evaluation
• Rework out of revision parts to the latest design standard and complete minor rework order form
• Maintain the engineering quality and integrity of the work produced within their work package
• Work with other departments to ensure that the design solution meets the appropriate airworthiness requirements
• Record timings for assembly and disassembly for calculation of cycle times
• Identify the need for jigs and fixtures to ensure correct assembly
• Generate, validate and revise Process Work Instructions
• Fault find and rectify issues
• Train production operators in the assembly process of new products
• Support product events with customers
• PDR/CDR/FAI/FSR
• Support off-site activities e.g. installation of products into aircraft
• Support the rework of in-service products against warranty claims and service bulletins
• Communicate effectively and professionally with other departments, customers and suppliers
• Undertake and maintain 5S activities within the department
• Participate in (RCA) route cause analysis activities
• Generate and implement continuous improvement ideas
• Raise requisition for purchase of parts and equipment to meet department needs
• Raise permits and concessions in line with company processes
• Interrogate LOPA design data to define material requirements for floor jigs and aircraft representative mock ups
• Build floor jigs and aircraft representative mock-ups

• Minimum of BTEC L3 (mechanical engineering) OR suitable depth of relevant experience/time served apprentice
• Essential - Aerospace/automotive manufacturing experience at defined competent level
• Essential - Experience of working within company and regulatory processes, standards and specifications
• Essential - Knowledge of machining operations
• Essential - Knowledge and use of mechanical fixings - screws, rivets, nails etc.
• Essential - Knowledge of different materials - sheet metal, steel, wood, composite etc.
• Essential - Good knowledge of design for…