Principal Design Engineer
Wolverhampton
Hybrid
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About Safran Actuation Systems UK
Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world‑class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight‑control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best.
Our UK Actuation business brings together engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing capability and a proud heritage within the aerospace sector. Whether supporting major global programmes or developing the next generation of actuation technologies, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
As part of Safran's global network, joining Safran Actuation Systems UK means becoming part of a highly skilled, collaborative and forward‑thinking team with opportunities to grow, innovate and make a meaningful impact in the future of aerospace.
We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Aftermarket Design Engineering team as a Principal Design Engineer] at our Wolverhampton site.
Your Role
You will be responsible for providing technical leadership and engineering support across the full lifecycle of aerospace products in service.
Acting as a recognised technical authority, you will lead complex engineering work packages, support operational fleets, and drive engineering solutions that maintain product safety, reliability, performance, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Design & Product Support
- Lead the development and implementation of design solutions supporting aftermarket, in-service, and through-life support activities.
- Produce and approve detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and associated design definitions.
Configuration & Product Data Management
- Manage product configuration throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring compliance with configuration control processes.
- Create, maintain, and approve Bills of Materials (BOMs), parts lists, and product structures.
Engineering Governance & Airworthiness
- Review, author, and approve engineering documentation in accordance with delegated authority and signatory privileges.
- Support concession activities, design deviations, and non-conformance assessments.
Work Package & Project Leadership
- Lead and manage engineering work packages from initiation through to delivery.
- Define technical scope, schedules, resource requirements, risks, and deliverables.
