Mechanical Technician

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.,

• 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
  
  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 (Desirable)
• Knowledge and working of composites (Desirable)
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.

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets. Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking. With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.