Mechanical Certification Engineer

Job description

Mechanical Certification Engineer

Company : Safran Seats

Job field : Architecture and systems engineering

Location : Cwmbran , Wales , United Kingdom

Contract type : Permanent

Contract duration : Full-time

Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

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Job Description

SAFRAN SEATS IS A WORLD LEADER IN AIRCRAFT SEATING.

For more than 80 years, Safran Seats has been a premium manufacturer of First and Business Class seating systems for passenger airlines.

With the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers, we pride ourselves on innovation, customization, quality and industrial design.

Safran Seats GB, based in Cwmbran, South Wales is a 100% owned subsidiary of Safran Seats and we currently have 800+ employees (across 3 sites in the UK- Cwmbran, Newport and Brackley).

Seats GB offers:

• Unique and High-end Quality products

• Market leader in Bespoke aircraft seating

• Passenger Experience Expertise

• In-house design studio and group Synergies

• Dedicated production line and Industrialisation facilities

• Bespoke capabilities

• Co-creation abilities

Working within a cross-functional team, in this role you will carry out the necessary mechanical analysis, substantiation and certification activities required to deliver a safe and reliable product which meets all the necessary regulatory safety standards. All work will relate to specific cabin interior products / product platforms, such as passenger seats, seat surrounding structures and monuments associated with the seating area in the aircraft cabin.

Key Responsibilities & Duties;

Plan, conduct and report activities to demonstrate compliance of SGB cabin interior products to FAA and EASA CS/FAR Part 25, ETSO and aircraft OEM requirements, delivering on time and in full to meet programme schedule

Perform structural assessment/analysis of seat and seat and furniture assembly geometries to identify and define the appropriate structural substantiation strategy for the assembly, in order to ensure structural integrity during emergency landing conditions

Review and validate the FE analysis results with manual calculations where applicable to ensure accurate representation of the design and interface loads

Approve stress analysis (FEA) results for use in the generation of Interface load reports in accordance with aircraft interface load allowances. Coordinate internally with the stress team to ensure accurate representation of the FE analysis models

Compile and check test plans, test reports and other documents necessary to define, analyse and test the structural substantiation of assemblies (Dynamic, Static and Abuse/cyclic)

Plan, organise and conduct development and certification tests to demonstrate compliance of products relating to specific programme(s) to regulatory and aircraft OEM requirements

Advise other business functions on certification issues throughout the design and development phases to achieve a safe and reliable product

Advise design engineering team on certification criteria to be included on production drawings

Review and approve engineering drawings to ensure design meets regulatory certification requirements, guidance and best practices

Job Requirements

Qualified to a minimum of degree level in a mechanical, aerospace or structural engineering discipline. Alternatively a HNC/HND or an equivalent qualification in a mechanical, aerospace or structural engineering discipline with a demonstrable knowledge of certification of aircraft interiors structures

Knowledge of CS25, CSETSO and EU Commission Regulation 748/2012

Experience of working with airframe manufacturer specifications

Knowledge of SAE Aerospace Standards, FAA Advisory Circulars and Policy Statements and EASA Certification Memoranda, GM and AMC relating to the certification or aircraft interiors products

Detailed understanding and working knowledge of mechanical structures and structural load paths

Do you want to join our team?

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!

Our employees are at the heart of our success; we offer a range of competitive benefits, career progression and training opportunities helping to ensure we build the future.

Company Benefits

At Safran Seats GB, we continue to support our employees and their contribution by providing a range of benefits.

• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays

• Working Hours (unless specified) are 37.5 hours per week; Mon-Thurs (8am-4:30pm), Friday (8am-1:30pm)

• ‘On Board Benefits' Programme, providing a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts and access to private healthcare

• Fulfilling your potential with Career Progressions opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses

• Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, parental leave and flexible working

• Equality & Diversity initiatives with internal groups for workplace engagement and involvement

• STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all

• Free parking onsite

• With a focus on employee health and wellbeing, we have a large, canteen/break area with indoor and outdoor seating, bicycle storage and shower/changing facilities.

Specificity of the job

Some UK and international travel will be required

Locate your future workplace

Llantarnam Industrial Park, LlantarnamNP44 3HQ

Cwmbran

Wales United Kingdom

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Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.