Senior Design Engineer

Safran; Gloucester; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 75,000

Job description

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Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence 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 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.

Reference
2024-149425

Position description

Job title
Senior Design Engineer

Employment type
Permanent

Job description
Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations. We design, test, manufacture and assemble landing gear used on commercial aircraft including Airbus and Boeing, and UK military aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon. Gloucester is home to the UK division and has been a leader of cutting edge landing gear technology for over 90 years. The role of Senior Design Engineer is to design and detail efficient landing gear systems for civil and military aircraft to meet demanding customer requirements. To support the design and manufacturing of the landing gear systems across the whole life-cycle.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks

1. Support all aspects of concept to detail design throughout the life cycle of our landing gear programmes
2. Use of up-to-date technology including computer based programmes and systems (CAD, 3D Modelling, 2D Draughting, data management systems)
3. Designing to meet exacting customer requirements and industry standards
4. Technical presentations to customers
5. Interfacing with team members, chief engineers, programme management, manufacturing and colleagues at other Safran sites
6. Working closely with manufacturing to reduce non-conformances on products
7. Liaise with other sites to assist with the offload of packages of work
8. Work towards Design check signatory
9. Mentoring/ coaching of junior team members

Candidate skills & requirements
Essential

1. Degree in relevant Engineering discipline
2. Good knowledge of design and manufacturing processes, preferably related to the aerospace industry
3. Fully conversant with traditional and computerised design methods
4. Good verbal and written communication skills
5. General computer literacy (Microsoft office)
6. Experience of CAD (CATIA V5 preferred, but training will be provided)

Desirable

1. Previous aerospace experience
2. Technical lead experience
3. GD&T training
4. Good knowledge of aerospace materials and manufacturing processes

What's my next step?
Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call.

Position location
Job location
Europe, UK, England, South West
City (-ies)
Gloucester