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Senior Design Engineer - M&C Team

Company : Safran Landing Systems

Job field : Mechanics

Location : Gloucester , England , United Kingdom

Contract type : Permanent

Contract duration : Full-time

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Job Description

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations. We design, test, manufacture and assemble landing gear used on commercial aircraft including Airbus and Boeing, and UK military aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon.

Gloucester is home to the UK division and has been a leader of cutting edge landing gear technology for over 90 years, since the innovative designs of Sir George Dowty. YOU can be a part of our legacy …

We now have an opening for a Senior Design Engineer to join our team!

What will I be doing?

As Senior Design Engineer, your role will be to design and detail efficient landing gear systems for civil and military aircraft to meet demanding customer requirements. You will support the design and manufacturing of the landing gear systems across the whole life-cycle.

Key Responsibilities & Duties will include;

Support all aspects of concept to detail design throughout the life cycle of our landing gear programmes

Use of up-to-date technology including computer based programmes and systems (CAD, 3D Modelling, 2D Draughting, data management systems)

Designing to meet exacting customer requirements and industry standards

Technical presentations to customers

Interfacing with team members, chief engineers, programme management, manufacturing and colleagues at other Safran sites

Working closely with manufacturing to reduce non-conformances on products

Liaise with other sites to assist with the offload of packages of work

Work towards Design check signatory

Mentoring/ coaching of junior team members

Complementary Description

Why us?

Safran was ranked globally as the world's third best employer in its sector by Forbes magazine in 2021.

Our employees are at the heart of our success and we work together towards 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

Job Requirements

Degree in relevant Engineering discipline an advantage but not essential

Good knowledge of design and manufacturing processes, preferably related to the aerospace industry

Fully conversant with traditional and computerised design and analysis methods

Good verbal and written communication skills

General computer literacy (Microsoft office)

Experience of CAD (CATIA V5 preferred, but training will be provided)

Good knowledge of aerospace materials and manufacturing processes

What we will give you?

• Hybrid/Flexible working hours with an early finish on a Friday (4.5 day working week)

• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy/sell annual leave

• Annual bonus & Share scheme options

• Pension scheme (up to 8% match) and life assurance (4x salary)

• Onsite parking, including EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage and shower/changing facilities

• Our Benefits Portal offers a number of schemes including: cycle to work, technology & retail savings, access to healthcare & wellbeing services, discounted gym memberships and more!

• Global and local career progression opportunities and training & development programmes

• STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all

• Social events throughout the year, and access to Dowty Sports and Social clubs

What's my next step?

Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call.

Diversity & Inclusion

We want Safran Landing Systems 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 Landing Systems an inclusive place to work.

‘Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check'

Specificity of the job

Occasional travel may be required to other Safran sites and customers within the UK

Locate your future workplace

Cheltenham Road EastGL2 9QH

Gloucester

England United Kingdom

Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.