We are looking for a Senior Design Engineer to be based at our customer site at Gloucester on a full time basis (37 hours), with a potential for 2 days a week from home. DBS check might be required. The anticipated start date for the position is 01/05/2026. It's a one year fixed term contract for a start and may be extended. As a Senior Design Engineer, you will be required to:

Design and detail efficient landing gear systems for civil and military aircraft to meet demanding customer requirements Support the design and manufacturing of the landing gear systems Lead innovative mechanical design projects and ensuring robust, reliable, and cost-effective solutions across the product lifecycle Play a key role from concept design to detail design, configuration and technical documentation, and active collaboration with cross‑functional teams to ensure customer requirements and industry standards are met

Key Responsibilities

Support all aspects of concept to detail design throughout the life cycle of our landing gear programmes Support all aspects of product configuration Ensure accuracy and compliance with Safran's configuration management processes Use of up‑to‑date technology including computer based programmes and systems: CAD (CATIA V5 preferred), 3D Modelling, 2D Draughting, data management systems Design to meet exacting customer requirements and industry standards Prepare and deliver technical presentations to customers and stakeholders Interface closely with team members, chief engineers, programme management, manufacturing and colleagues at other Safran sites Work closely with manufacturing to reduce non‑conformances on products and facilitate manufacturability Liaise with other sites to assist with the offload of packages of work Participate in design verification activities, including working towards design check signatory status Mentor / coach junior team members to promote knowledge transfer and upskilling within the team Comply with industry standards, regulations & qualification requirement

Requirements Essential Requirements

Degree in relevant Engineering discipline Good knowledge of design and manufacturing processes, preferably related to the aerospace industry Fully conversant with traditional and computerised design and analysis methods Proficient in CAD (CATIA V5 preferred), general computer literacy (Microsoft Office), and configuration management Strong verbal and written communication skills Adherence to Safran's Code of Conduct, HSE, ESG principles, and data privacy requirements Proactive problem‑solving and contribution to continuous improvement in design and manufacturing processes

Desirable Requirements

Previous aerospace experience Work package ownership experience GD&T training Good knowledge of aerospace materials and manufacturing processes

Benefits IF THE EMPLOYED ROUTE IS CHOSEN:

Early finish on a Friday (midday) 5 weeks holiday per year plus statutory bank holidays Personal pension scheme whereby 5% contribution from employee and 8% from employer plus salary sacrifice Death in service life insurance - covering up to 4x annual basic salary in the event of death in service PEGI Share Scheme Career development within Safran Group Training & development are a focus Onsite canteen

IF THE CONTRACTOR ROUTE IS CHOSEN:

Early finish on a Friday (midday) Onsite canteen

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