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Manufacturing Engineer - Composites

Safran -
Burnley

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Flexitime
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Employee discount
Life insurance
On-site parking

Qualifications

8D methodology
Stakeholder liaison
Engineering
ERP software
English
Analysis skills
Bachelor's degree
Quality control
Manufacturing
Communication skills
Lean manufacturing
CATIA

Full job description

Published 09.02.2026

Company : Safran Nacelles Job field : Industrial Engineering Location : Burnley , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Spoken language(s) : English Fluent

Published 09.02.2026

Job Description

About Safran Nacelles

Safran Nacelles is a global leader in aircraft engine nacelle systems. Our products and services equip every major type of aircraft—regional, business, short, medium, and long-range commercial jets. Our expertise spans nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance, and aftermarket services. The Burnley site is one of the largest private sector employers in the area, employing nearly 700 people and playing a key role in global aerospace innovation.

Job description

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Safran Nacelles, you will define, validate, and support the manufacturing process from engineering definition to production, ensuring requirements for Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), quality, cost, and delivery are met, with a focus on both people and innovation.

Main Activities

Define manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with specifications and One Safran standards
Design manufacturing processes with Takt/Flow philosophy and ergonomic risk reduction
Create and validate SOPs, work instructions, quality control points, inspection methods, and authority approvals
Develop routes, BOMs, master layouts, tooling requests, data sheets, production support drawings, tooling definitions, and CAM/NC data
Ensure process design meets targets for quality, cost, and delivery
Provide technical guidance to internal and external suppliers
Plan, drive, and coordinate industrial product validation activities
Manage stakeholder relations within programmes, supporting Health & Safety, Digitalisation, and Environmental initiatives
Represent manufacturing engineering with customers, alongside the Industrial Programme Manager
Establish global manufacturing process concepts, participate in selection of plant and equipment, and prepare factory layouts
Manage engineering risk using PFMEA and SPC to ensure sustainable and repeatable processes
Drive and deliver projects within the role's scope
Provide line/process support for product flow, ensuring commitments are met
Lead lean projects, ensuring improvements are integrated into ERP systems
Participate in governance meetings, QRQC, audits, rate readiness/capital investment exercises, and structured problem-solving (8D, DMAIC)
Identify and escalate any risks related to product or people safety, using company tools and processes
Take personal accountability for continuous professional development

Job Requirements

Sound understanding of engineering definition for industrialisation; able to work independently
Technical Stamp (or ability to obtain within 6 months of joining)
Experience in DMAIC problem solving
Good working knowledge of manufacturing processes used onsite
Experience in timely delivery of projects with cost considerations
Advocate for product and process integrity
Knowledge of One Safran Manufacturing Handbook
Meets requirements within skills matrix at appropriate level

Tools

Familiarity with MRPII (ERP), Project Management, PLM systems
Experience with Catia (or similar CAD/CAM software)
Proficient with desktop tools
Appreciation of project management principles
Communication

Effective stakeholder management and influencing skills

Clear and concise communicator
Able to escalate at the right time and at the right level
Decisive and accountable
Team player and ambassador for Safran

Qualifications

BEng or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Analysis

Strong analytical skills, able to synthesise complex problems and find solutions
Able to analyse information from other departments
Ability to assess the importance of issues and anticipate consequences

Attitude & Behaviour

Commitment to ongoing professional development
Commitment to Safran leadership values: fostering trust, shared vision, succeeding together, daring to innovate
Concise, communicative, proactive, autonomous, thorough, perseverant, resilient, influential, assertive, and acts with professional integrity

Efficiency Criteria

ERP reliability metrics
Delivery against commitments

Why Safran Nacelles?

Global presence: Be part of a world leader in aerospace, defence, and space, with over 100,000 colleagues at 300 sites in 30 countries
Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger.
Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and shape a safer, more sustainable future
Mobility & training opportunities: Training, development, personalised career plans, and mobility
Culture of excellence: Collaboration, integrity, continuous improvement, and diversity

Our Commitment

At Safran Nacelles, we know some candidates may hesitate if they don't meet every criterion. If you demonstrate relevant skills and experience, we encourage you to . Let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments in the application or hiring process.

Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company crafting the future of flight, today!

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Employee Benefits Include:

37-hour working week over 4.5 days, with 1pm finish on Fridays (role dependent)
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, option to buy 5 more days
10% employer pension contribution (5% employee, with salary exchange options)
Flex-time scheme for additional time off (role dependent)
4x life insurance benefit as a member of pension scheme
Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance (role dependent)
Excellent training & development
Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption, paternity leave
Share purchase scheme with extra free shares
Subsidised on-site catering
Crow Wood Hotel & Spa: 54% discount, access to fitness suite, classes, pool & sauna
Wellbeing support: 24/7 mental health help, remote GP, medical second opinions, physiotherapy
Cycle to work scheme, flexible benefits
Onsite parking, bike storage, showers
Internal forums and communities including Women at Safran, Diversity, Sports Clubs, STEM Ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity and Wellbeing Programs

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