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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.

Due to increase workload Safran is recruiting Senior Electrical Design Engineers.

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense 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 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

In the UK, Safran Seats specialises 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.

Based in Cwmbran, South Wales, working as part of the Electrical Design Department. Responsible for the management of teams producing electrical installation models and detail drawings for new product and platform designs.

Also responsible for the checking and approval of all electrical design work to meet company, regulatory and customer requirements.

Job Summary

Senior Electrical Design Engineer with a thorough understanding of all aspects of electrical design, working within the aerospace industry.

Scope of Responsibilities

Part of the Electrical Design Department. Responsible for the management of teams producing electrical installation models and detail drawings for new product and platform designs.

Hold responsibilities for checking and approval of all electrical design work to meet company, regulatory and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

* Manage electrical engineering platform teams.

* Ensure standards and performances are achieved.

* Supervise and co-ordinate design activities.

* Carry out professional development reviews and ensure any KPI set for the year are achieved

* Manage and deliver electrical systems programmes as per agreed schedules and budgets, Responsible for the Eectrical submittals.

* Coordinate with regulatory agencies i.e., EASA, FAA, Boeing and Airbus to certify the electrical systems installed in their aircraft.

* Responsible for checking / approving systems drawings and documents ensuring compliance to OEM's & Regulatory requirements.

* Responsible for producing/updating electrical standard and process documentation

* Liaise with electrical equipment manufacturers to finalise the equipment and their installation specification of the equipment

* Report to senior management about the status of the programmes.

* To communicate effectively and professionally with customers, suppliers & OEM's

* Participate in Design Reviews throughout each phase of the New Product Introduction process * The selection and application of materials and processes appropriate to each design element.

Follow and contribute to the development of the Best Practice guidelines

Participate in the validation of the product (using such methods as prototyping, test, etc)

Must have good working knowledge of BMS documents ECR's, ADCN's, Permits, Concessions Etc.

Coach and mentor apprentices and graduate engineers.

What We'll Offer

* As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:

* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

* Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.

* Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.

* Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme

* 4 x Life Assurance

* Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.

* Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme

* Annual share save schemes.

* Option for hybrid and flexible working arrangements

* Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools

* Get involved in our corporate social responsibility activities from sustainability initiatives, charity and fundraising, volunteering days, or supporting STEM activities at local schools and colleges nurturing the next of talent

Please apply and submit your CV today!

Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages.

We want Safran Seats to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through , . Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible and inclusive. As part of our commitment with Confident Employers, we may offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Let us know if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application.

Qualified to degree level in an Electrical Engineering field or HNC / HND as part of an Electrical Apprenticeship.

Highly Proficient with experience in Catia and PLM.

Experience with Product Life Management (PLM) Systems

Experience using 3D CAD & AutoCAD electrical software packages or equivalent.

Understanding of the effective application of tolerances and a working knowledge of manufacturing processes, as well as OEM installation requirements.

Ability to read design drawings and specifications.

Liaising with customers/airframers/suppliers

Project management tools.

Proven experience supervising an Electrical Design team desirable.

Experienced in working with Boeing and Airbus specifications for electrical equipment installation is desirable.

A working knowledge of the various methods of manufacture and test of electrical and electronic Components desirable.

Experience in new model introduction desirable.

You will be required to hold a full U.K. Driving License and Passport, as some UK

and overseas travel may be required

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