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Senior Mechanical Certification 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

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Computer literacy
Engineering
Microsoft Office
Analysis skills
Presentation skills
Mechanical knowledge

Full job description

Published 05.06.2026

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

# 2026-170271

Published 05.06.2026

Job Description

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.

Job Summary:
Working within cross-functional team, the candidate will carry out the necessary mechanical analysis, substantiation and certification activities required to deliver a safe and reliable product which meets all the necessary regulatory safety standards. Producing substantiation documents to a high standard, on time and in full, the candidate will plan, execute and report the necessary certification activities (mechanical / structural substantiation analysis, tests, demonstrations and compliance reviews) required to qualify the product. Liaising externally with aircraft manufacturers (Boeing, Airbus, etc.) and regulatory authorities (European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)), the certification engineer will ensure that the necessary approvals (ETSO, STC or TC) are provided in time to support delivery of the product to the customers (aircraft OEM and airline operators). Guidance to be provided to Certification Engineers and support to be provided to Principal and Chief Certification Engineers as necessary.

Scope of Responsibilities:
The Senior Certification Engineer will be responsible for oversight and delivery of all mechanical analysis, structural substantiation and certification activities relating to specific cabin interior products / product platforms, such as passenger seats, seat surrounding structures and monuments associated with the seating area in the aircraft cabin. The Senior Certification Engineer may also be required to deliver all certification activities for specific programmes within the business unit. Some UK and international travel will be required.

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Experience, Training and Qualifications:

Qualified to a minimum of degree level in a mechanical, aerospace or structural engineering discipline. Alternatively a HNC/HND or an equivalent qualification in a mechanical, aerospace or structural engineering discipline with a demonstrable knowledge of certification of aircraft interiors structures.
Knowledge of CS25, CSETSO and EU Commission Regulation 748/2012.
Experience of working with airframe manufacturer specifications.
Knowledge of SAE Aerospace Standards, FAA Advisory Circulars and Policy Statements and EASA Certification Memoranda, GM and AMC relating to the certification or aircraft interiors products.
Detailed understanding and working knowledge of mechanical structures and load paths.
Preparation of test articles, conducting test programmes and organising test facilities including the application of instrumentation.
Analysis and interpretation of graphical data in multiple forms, technical drawings and documents, stress plots and high speed films.

Competencies, Behaviours and Skills:

Proficient in generating technical specifications and reports and is able to convey complex technical ideas and arguments/rationale in writing.
Computer literate with MS Office software (Word, Powerpoint and Excel).
Strong analytical skills with experience in problem solving processes such as 8D, 4D, QRQC and associated tools.
Ability to communicate at all levels. Is confident presenting technical ideas and arguments/rationale to a range or audiences.

Please 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 are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible and inclusive. As part of our commitment with Disability Confident Employers, we may offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Let us know if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application.

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

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

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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