Test Engineer

Posted 1 day 7 hours ago by Safran companies

Permanent

Full Time

University and College Jobs

Gwent, Cwmbran, United Kingdom, NP441

Job Description

Company: Safran Seats
Job field: Testing
Location: Cwmbran, Wales, United Kingdom
Contract type: Permanent
Contract duration: Full-time
Professional status: Employees / Staff

Are you interested in working at the business end of Aerospace, where airline brand meets innovative passenger experience? Then your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, an industry award-winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customization, quality, and industrial design.

At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers, with the largest seats portfolio of all seat suppliers. One day you could be liaising with one of the world's largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands around the world!

In the UK, Safran Seats specializes 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 work within the cyclic and static test laboratories of the Test and Development department at SSGB's Cwmbran test facility. Carry out cyclic reliability, abusive, and FAR/CS 25.561 static testing on new and existing products as they are developed within the business.

Complementary Description

Our in-house design studio co-creates the most innovative experiences in the sky with our airline customers and partners. Our dedicated engineering, production, and in-service support facilities are integral to delivering high-end quality products that keep flying throughout the life of the program. We are fully supported by a wide team of support functions, from HR to Finance, Business Development, and Logistics, providing Safran Seats with an end-to-end in-house capability in the UK.

We focus on:

Our people: We believe in fostering diversity and inclusion, developing skills, creating a trustworthy workplace, and encouraging collaboration.
Sustainability: Our mission is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable aviation industry, working towards decarbonization by 2050.
Global Mobility: As part of the Safran Group, there are opportunities for mobility within the UK and internationally.

Job Requirements

Minimum - Degree-level qualifications (e.g., Higher National Certificate) or comparable experience within the aerospace industry - DESIRABLE
3 years or more experience in Aerospace or a comparable industry - DESIRABLE
Organizational and planning skills with the ability to meet deadlines and work effectively across functions - ESSENTIAL
Experience working to industry standards and codes, knowledge of Part 25 (EASA/FAA), Boeing, Airbus specifications, ACs, ARPs, and Aerospace Standards - ESSENTIAL

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

We value a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves, and reach their full potential. We embrace diversity through initiatives and staff networks. This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including criminal record checks. Disclosure of unspent convictions during recruitment is required; passing these checks is necessary for employment.

Additional Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays
Industry-leading pension scheme with employer contributions up to 10%
Private medical cover with options for family upgrade
Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and EV schemes
4x Life Assurance
Access to benefits platform with various perks
Enhanced family policies and employee assistance programs
Annual share schemes
Flexible and hybrid working options
Career development through Safran University and training programs
Participation in CSR activities, sustainability initiatives, and STEM outreach