Mechanical Technician

Job Description:

In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating spanets 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. You will support design engineering and operations departments to deliver new customer programmes into production on time, to cost and to a high quality standard. There will also be periodic support required by production, sales, R & T and after spanet teams to deliver customer requests

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 companys MRP system
(BaaN)
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

Job Requirements:

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

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, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:
• We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business
• We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
• We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
• We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues

As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:
• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays
• Benefits Programme, with a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts and access to private healthcare
• 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

Please apply and submit your CV today! Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages.

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're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Seats an inclusive place to work.

Job Ident #: 153269

Company Details

Safran

2, Boulevard du General Martial Valin
Paris, Ile-De-France France, International 75724 International
www.safran-group.com

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Job Info

Location

Cwmbran, Wales, United Kingdom

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Safran

2, Boulevard du General Martial Valin
Paris, Ile-De-France France, International 75724 International
www.safran-group.com