Industrialisation Trim Engineer

Job Description:

In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating spanets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.

The purpose of the Trim Engineer is to play a key role within the Industrialisation department, leading the introduction and optimisation of trim systems from concept through to production launch.
This role is responsible for developing, validating, and improving trim processes, tooling, and documentation to ensure product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and on-time delivery of programme milestones.
The Trim Engineer will lead a small team of Trim Technicians, coordinating development build activities, ensuring readiness for production, and driving continuous improvement throughout the industrialisation process.

Key duties:
Design & Development Support
Industrialisation & Process Development
Workflow, Material & Pattern Management
Programme & Timing Management
Quality, Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

What Well Offer
As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits youll receive:
•t33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
•tIndustry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10.
•tPrivate medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.
•tAccess to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme
•t4 x Life Assurance
•tInteractive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.
•tEnhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme
•tAnnual share save schemes.
•tOpportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools
•tGet 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

This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks. While having unspent convictions may not necessarily prevent you from being employed, you are required to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. Only candidates who successfully pass these checks will be considered for employment.

Job Requirements:

Candidate Skills:
HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline.
Proven experience in trim, interior, or soft-trim engineering within an Aerospace, automotive or similar manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of industrialisation processes, product launch, and design-for-manufacture principles.
Experience in leading small technical teams in development environment.
Proficiency with 3D CAD data interpretation and engineering drawings.\t
Hands-on knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and control plan development.\t
Strong understanding of tooling, jigs, fixtures, and pattern development processes.\t
Experience working directly with suppliers on tooling or trim development.\t
Familiarity with prototype build phases and pre-production launch activities\t
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
Clear, professional communicator across all levels and functions.
Able to manage multiple programmes, priorities, and timing deliverables effectively
Proactive in identifying risks, proposing improvements, and driving implementation.
Committed to delivering right-first-time outcomes and maintaining process discipline.
Flexible approach to dynamic project environments and evolving design requirements.
Maintains and promotes a strong safety culture and adherence to company policies.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!

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.

Job Ident #: 168929

Company Details

Safran

2, Boulevard du General Martial Valin
Paris, Ile-De-France France, International 75724 International
www.safran-group.com

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Job Info

Location

Cwmbran, Wales, United Kingdom

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Safran

2, Boulevard du General Martial Valin
Paris, Ile-De-France France, International 75724 International
www.safran-group.com