Job Description

Job description

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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.




At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats 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 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.




The purpose of this role is to identify, research, and pursue new products and technologies for exploitation.




Key Responsibilities will include:


Undertake innovative technical research activities in product design and testing, focused on developing products and technologies for integration with seating and furniture for commercial aircraft. Support and manage the research, technology and product development with Universities, other Safran companies and technology partners. Manage the respective project plan and budget Support, collaborate and drive R&T initiatives/projects as part of a global R&T team. Co-ordinate the release of data to support technology implementation at project launch. Contribute to contract, funding and commercial negotiations Supports the product engineering with the handover of technology and transition to the manufacturing process. Analyse and interpret the results of own research, generate conclusions and make necessary recommendations. Perform peer reviews of data, analysis and reports for other team members. Use simulation, modelling, prototypes, development tools and test to apply rigor to engineering decision making and product development. Ensure product development is compliant to aircraft certification requirements Scout for and identify emerging technologies and their potential. Arrange and present the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) assessments in support of the technical audit process

Job requirements

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Be qualified with an accredited Degree or equivalent level in


Electronic Engineering, Computer Science Manufacturing,


Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical engineering or Materials


Science field


Have industrial experience in product development, production


engineering or research & development field within engineering.


Have knowledge in the design of software, electrical and electronic


systems or Composite, plastic, and additive manufactured


components. Has academic and hands on experience of


product/process/materials development within their respective field.





No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!




Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:


We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues



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


25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays Benefits Programme, with a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts and access to private healthcare Career Progressions opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, parental leave and flexible working Equality & Diversity initiatives with internal groups for workplace engagement and involvement STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all



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 differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.




We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Seats an inclusive place to work.




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.

Specificity of the job

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TBC




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.