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Mechanical Design Engineer

Safran -
Cwmbran

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave

Qualifications

Mechanical design
CAD
System design
Metal fabrication
Sheet metal
Communication skills
Mechanical knowledge
CATIA
Product lifecycle management

Full job description

Published 07.08.2026

Company : Safran Seats Job field : Mechanics Location : Cwmbran , Wales , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

# 2025-169114

Published 07.08.2026

Job Description

Mechanical Design Engineer
Safran Seats - Cwmbran (South Wales)
Hybrid

Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.
We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Design Engineering team as a Mechanical Design Engineer at our Cwmbran site.

About the role:

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, your role will focus on supporting design activities from initial concept through to product manufacture. You'll be involved from the first concept sketch right through to final production, creating mechanical design solutions that meet high standards of quality and performance.
Depending on the project, you will take ownership of an entire system or focus on a specific module. In this role, you'll ensure that all mechanical design deliverables align with company standards as well as airframer, regulatory, and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for the design and detail modeling of a variety of suite components in order to meet programme requirements.
Produce designs to meet specified cost/weight targets.
Be involved in communication with customers and suppliers.
Participate in Design Reviews throughout each phase of the New Product Introduction process.
Selection and application of materials and processes appropriate to each design element.
Ensure the successful integration of each design element within the product as a whole.
Check engineering packages.
Participate in the validation of the product (using such methods as prototyping, test, DFMEA).
Follow and contribute to the development of the Best Practice guidelines.

Why work at Safran:

A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.
Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.
A culture of excellence: join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Job Requirements

What you'll bring:

Knowledge, Experience, Training and Qualifications

Qualified to a minimum degree in a Mechanical / Aerospace / Structural Engineering field. Alternatively a HNC/HND or an equivalent qualification in Mechanical / Aerospace / Structural Engineering apprenticeship, with extensive experience in mechanical systems design, developing concept and detailing engineering solutions.
Experienced user of CATIA V5 (or other 3D CAD packages) and Product Life Management (PLM) Systems.
Understanding of the effective application of tolerances as well as OEM installation requirements.
A working knowledge of these main methods of manufacture: sheet metal fabrication, plastics vacuum forming, CNC machining.
Ability to read mechanical design drawings and specifications.

Competencies, Behaviours and Skills

Strong problem-solving ability to support on complex programmes.
Good communication skills to liaise with customers/airframers/suppliers and integrated programme team on a daily basis.

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.
We also know that some candidates may be put off ing for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:

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 generation of talent.

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