Safran
Mechanical Design Engineer
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Safran
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.
Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.
With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Safran Seats - Cwmbran (South Wales)
Hybrid
Safran - Here, we craft excellence together.
At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.
We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Design Engineering team as a Mechanical Design Engineer at our Cwmbran site.
About the role
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, your role will focus on supporting design activities from initial concept through to product manufacture. You'll be involved from the first concept sketch right through to final production, creating mechanical design solutions that meet high standards of quality and performance.
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Depending on the project, you will take ownership of an entire system or focus on a specific module. In this role, you'll ensure that all mechanical design deliverables align with company standards as well as airframer, regulatory, and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the design and detail modeling of a variety of suite components in order to meet programme requirements.
- Produce designs to meet specified cost/weight targets.
- Be involved in communication with customers and suppliers.
- Participate in Design Reviews throughout each phase of the New Product Introduction process.
- Selection and application of materials and processes appropriate to each design element.
- Ensure the successful integration of each design element within the product as a whole.
- Check engineering packages.
- Participate in the validation of the product (using such methods as prototyping, test, DFMEA).
- Follow and contribute to the development of the Best Practice guidelines.
Why Safran?
- A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
- Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.
- Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
- Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.
- A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.
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What you'll bring
Knowledge, Experience, Training and Qualifications
- Qualified to a minimum degree in a Mechanical / Aerospace / Structural Engineering field. Alternatively a HNC/HND or an equivalent qualification in Mechanical / Aerospace / Structural Engineering apprenticeship, with extensive experience in mechanical systems design, developing concept and detailing engineering solutions.
- Experienced user of CATIA V5 (or other 3D CAD packages) and Product Life Management (PLM) Systems.
- Understanding of the effective application of tolerances as well as OEM installation requirements.
- A working knowledge of these main methods of manufacture: sheet metal fabrication, plastics vacuum forming, CNC machining.
- Ability to read mechanical design drawings and specifications.
Competencies, Behaviours and Skills
- Strong problem-solving ability to support on complex programmes.
- Good communication skills to liaise with customers/airframers/suppliers and integrated programme team on a daily basis.
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