Mechanical Technician

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities will include:
- 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

What We'll Offer
As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:
*33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
*Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.
*Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.
*Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme
*4 x Life Assurance
*Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.
*Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme
*Annual share save schemes.

This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks. While having unspent convictions may not necessarily prevent you from being employed, you are required to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. Only candidates who successfully pass these checks will be considered for employment.

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.

Desired profile

Candidate skills:
- 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 assembly/manufacture principles - Essential
- Knowledge of additive manufacturing - Desirable
- Knowledge and working of composites - Desirable

About SAFRAN

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.