39 Manufacturing jobs in Aberdare
Manufacturing Engineer
South Glamorgan, Wales
Yolk Recruitment
Posted 4 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Manufacturing Engineer
40,000 - 42,000
Yolk Recruitment is working with a specialist engineering company to recruit an Manufacturing Engineer with experience in process development and hands-on problem solving.
This role sits within the Engineering team and will see you working closely with production and customers to design, develop, and implement robust application processes. You'll be responsible for supporting new product introduction, defining manufacturing methods, and ensuring technical solutions meet customer and business requirements.
It's a varied and practical position, offering the chance to get involved in both day-to-day support and longer-term improvement projects within a collaborative, quality-focused environment.
This is what you'll be doing:
- Design and develop solutions that align with customer needs, ensuring precision and efficiency throughout the process.
- Optimise production methods by developing and refining application techniques to support ongoing production, adhering to New Product Introduction procedures.
- Accurately capture and define customer specifications and design verification systems to ensure seamless manufacturing.
- Collaborate with in-house machinists and subcontractors to develop associated machining and finishing operations.
- Utilise Solidworks to design error-free and efficient manufacturing fixtures and tooling.
- Engage with and vet suppliers to ensure high-quality materials and services.
- Prepare comprehensive manufacturing documentation, including images, drawings, work instructions, Bills of Material, and process routing cards.
- Provide expert technical support to sales and production teams, ensuring smooth operation and customer satisfaction.
- Lead application and improvement projects, managing them within budget and timelines.
- Offer accurate job costing and review manufacturing costs as needed.
- Liaise with customers on technical matters alongside the sales team, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities, developing and refining practices and procedures.
And this is what you'll need:
- Background in mechanical, or similar manufacturing engineering discipline.
- Experience working within a hands on engineering environment.
And this is what you'll get:
- Competitive salary.
- Subsidised health care.
- Early finish on Friday's.
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Manufacturing Manager
CF31 Bridgend Pen y bont ar Ogwr, Wales
Taylor Higson
Posted 15 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Manufacturing Manager
Bridgend, South Wales
Salary up to £75,000 plus benefits
Are you a proven Manufacturing Manager with a passion for driving operational excellence?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturer in the packaging sector and play a pivotal role as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
The Role
As Manufacturing Manager, you’ll take ownership of production, engineering, and factory operations.
Reporting directly to the MD, you’ll lead from the front to deliver against key KPIs and help shape the future direction of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead production, engineering and factory teams to deliver outstanding performance
- Drive efficiencies across the site, reducing downtime, waste and costs
- Implement lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and automation initiatives
- Manage CAPEX programmes and preventative maintenance strategies
- Set and monitor production KPIs, ensuring OTIF delivery
- Develop and inspire teams through training, coaching and succession planning
- Work closely with commercial, supply chain and quality functions to ensure smooth operations
- Champion health & safety and compliance across the site
What we’re looking for:
- Experienced Manufacturing/Production Manager within packaging or wider FMCG
- Proven track record of leadership at senior level, ideally with engineering exposure
- Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, CI, TPM or similar methodologies
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery
- Excellent people leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
The Package:
Salary up to £75,000 plus benefits including 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays, generous pension scheme, private healthcare scheme.
If you’re a results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
Apply now to find out more.
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1
Manufacturing Engineer
South Glamorgan, Wales
£40000 - £42000 Annually
Yolk Recruitment
Posted 4 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Manufacturing Engineer
40,000 - 42,000
Yolk Recruitment is working with a specialist engineering company to recruit an Manufacturing Engineer with experience in process development and hands-on problem solving.
This role sits within the Engineering team and will see you working closely with production and customers to design, develop, and implement robust application processes. You'll be responsible for supporting new product introduction, defining manufacturing methods, and ensuring technical solutions meet customer and business requirements.
It's a varied and practical position, offering the chance to get involved in both day-to-day support and longer-term improvement projects within a collaborative, quality-focused environment.
This is what you'll be doing:
- Design and develop solutions that align with customer needs, ensuring precision and efficiency throughout the process.
- Optimise production methods by developing and refining application techniques to support ongoing production, adhering to New Product Introduction procedures.
- Accurately capture and define customer specifications and design verification systems to ensure seamless manufacturing.
- Collaborate with in-house machinists and subcontractors to develop associated machining and finishing operations.
- Utilise Solidworks to design error-free and efficient manufacturing fixtures and tooling.
- Engage with and vet suppliers to ensure high-quality materials and services.
- Prepare comprehensive manufacturing documentation, including images, drawings, work instructions, Bills of Material, and process routing cards.
- Provide expert technical support to sales and production teams, ensuring smooth operation and customer satisfaction.
- Lead application and improvement projects, managing them within budget and timelines.
- Offer accurate job costing and review manufacturing costs as needed.
- Liaise with customers on technical matters alongside the sales team, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities, developing and refining practices and procedures.
And this is what you'll need:
- Background in mechanical, or similar manufacturing engineering discipline.
- Experience working within a hands on engineering environment.
And this is what you'll get:
- Competitive salary.
- Subsidised health care.
- Early finish on Friday's.
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
2
Manufacturing Manager
Mid Glamorgan, Wales
£70000 - £75000 Annually
Taylor Higson
Posted 15 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Manufacturing Manager
Bridgend, South Wales
Salary up to £75,000 plus benefits
Are you a proven Manufacturing Manager with a passion for driving operational excellence?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturer in the packaging sector and play a pivotal role as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
The Role
As Manufacturing Manager, you’ll take ownership of production, engineering, and factory operations.
Reporting directly to the MD, you’ll lead from the front to deliver against key KPIs and help shape the future direction of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead production, engineering and factory teams to deliver outstanding performance
- Drive efficiencies across the site, reducing downtime, waste and costs
- Implement lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and automation initiatives
- Manage CAPEX programmes and preventative maintenance strategies
- Set and monitor production KPIs, ensuring OTIF delivery
- Develop and inspire teams through training, coaching and succession planning
- Work closely with commercial, supply chain and quality functions to ensure smooth operations
- Champion health & safety and compliance across the site
What we’re looking for:
- Experienced Manufacturing/Production Manager within packaging or wider FMCG
- Proven track record of leadership at senior level, ideally with engineering exposure
- Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, CI, TPM or similar methodologies
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery
- Excellent people leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
The Package:
Salary up to £75,000 plus benefits including 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays, generous pension scheme, private healthcare scheme.
If you’re a results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
Apply now to find out more.
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
3
Manufacturing Technician
Tredegar, Wales
PCI Pharma Services
Posted 13 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.
**We are PCI.**
Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.
Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients. Let's talk future ( Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:**
_PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status._
_At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company's purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity - at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture._
Why work for PCI Pharma Services?
At PCI, we have an uncompromising focus on providing quality and operational excellence and providing the industry leading customer experience. Our people make all of this happen, so providing an industry leading experience for our people is equally as important. By creating an authentic culture of purposeful work, we aspire to be an interesting and fulfilling place for talented individuals to grow careers. We live a philosophy of intentional learning combined with real-life experience supported by a fair and competitive rewards program. We are individuals, teams and a company that believes in our purpose and our approach is simple, the people who work at PCI fuel our business; we don't say no, we figure out how.
PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
**We are PCI.**
Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.
Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients. Let's talk future ( Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:**
_PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status._
_At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company's purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity - at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture._
Why work for PCI Pharma Services?
At PCI, we have an uncompromising focus on providing quality and operational excellence and providing the industry leading customer experience. Our people make all of this happen, so providing an industry leading experience for our people is equally as important. By creating an authentic culture of purposeful work, we aspire to be an interesting and fulfilling place for talented individuals to grow careers. We live a philosophy of intentional learning combined with real-life experience supported by a fair and competitive rewards program. We are individuals, teams and a company that believes in our purpose and our approach is simple, the people who work at PCI fuel our business; we don't say no, we figure out how.
PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
4
Manufacturing Engineer
Cwmbrân, Wales
Safran
Posted 13 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Manufacturing Engineer
Company : Safran Seats
Job field : Industrial Engineering
Location : Cwmbran , Wales , United Kingdom
Contract type : Permanent
Contract duration : Full-time
Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager
#
Apply with one click Any questions ?
**Job Description**
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.
The purpose you will have will be to have a good knowledge and understanding of the new product introduction process and be working at an advanced beginner/competent level.
Key Responsibilities will include:
Participate in design reviews throughout each phase of the new product introduction process
and make improvement suggestions
Evaluate new product designs using 3D CAD model and mock-ups and log issues. Coordinate design for assembly/manufacture reviews and give feedback with improvement suggestions.
Ensure development mock-ups are built to schedule. Evaluate design, log issues and feedback to design engineers. Make improvement suggestions and validate solutions
Conduct make vs buy analysis on new product designs and look for optimisation
opportunities. Work with the purchasing and design departments to drive required changes
Calculate production capacity requirements based on customers' demand and identify production tooling and space requirements.
Estimate build times and required number of stations for new production processes. Carry out line balancing of operations
Produce APQP & PPAP documentation - process flow, PFMEA, control plan, work
instructions, MSA & capability studies
Prepare and lead PFMEA reviews. Use the outcome to drive product and process
improvements
Perform validation and verification of product design to satisfy customers quality and performance expectations as stipulated by systems engineering requirements
Identify tooling and equipment requirements for new assembly processes and write specification documents that will be used as basis for supplier quotation. Work with suppliers to ensure requirements are met.
Support the programme team in the delivery of industrialisation milestones for key events such as PDR, CDR, Test builds, PTR and PPAP
Check accuracy of BOM against build requirements and communicate any discrepancies to the design team.
Participate in and contribute to route cause analysis sessions. Resolve assigned actions and feed back to team
Compile and update industrialisation timing plan for new programmes and feed into programme level timing plan. Communicate tasks on a critical path to programme team
Compile required information for programme and department gate reviews. Present information for department gate reviews and seek approval to progress to the next gate
Follow the engineering change request procedure as per company policy
Communicate effectively and professionally with customers and suppliers and ensure confidentiality of information is maintained at all times
Ensure compliance with the company's health and safety policy at all times
**Job Requirements**
Candidate skills:
B.Eng. in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering OR HND gained through an apprenticeship
Minimum of 2 years of experience in an aerospace or automotive manufacturing environment
Basic knowledge of design for manufacture and assembly principles
Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes
Interrogation of 3D CAD modelling software
Ability to interpret 2D drawings
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!
Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:
- We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business
- We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
- We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
- We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues
**But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)**
What We'll Offer
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
- Up to 10% Annual Bonus
- 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
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.
**Company Information**
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.
**Locate your future workplace**
Llantarnam Industrial ParkNP44 3HQ
Cwmbran
Wales United Kingdom
Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Company : Safran Seats
Job field : Industrial Engineering
Location : Cwmbran , Wales , United Kingdom
Contract type : Permanent
Contract duration : Full-time
Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager
#
Apply with one click Any questions ?
**Job Description**
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.
The purpose you will have will be to have a good knowledge and understanding of the new product introduction process and be working at an advanced beginner/competent level.
Key Responsibilities will include:
Participate in design reviews throughout each phase of the new product introduction process
and make improvement suggestions
Evaluate new product designs using 3D CAD model and mock-ups and log issues. Coordinate design for assembly/manufacture reviews and give feedback with improvement suggestions.
Ensure development mock-ups are built to schedule. Evaluate design, log issues and feedback to design engineers. Make improvement suggestions and validate solutions
Conduct make vs buy analysis on new product designs and look for optimisation
opportunities. Work with the purchasing and design departments to drive required changes
Calculate production capacity requirements based on customers' demand and identify production tooling and space requirements.
Estimate build times and required number of stations for new production processes. Carry out line balancing of operations
Produce APQP & PPAP documentation - process flow, PFMEA, control plan, work
instructions, MSA & capability studies
Prepare and lead PFMEA reviews. Use the outcome to drive product and process
improvements
Perform validation and verification of product design to satisfy customers quality and performance expectations as stipulated by systems engineering requirements
Identify tooling and equipment requirements for new assembly processes and write specification documents that will be used as basis for supplier quotation. Work with suppliers to ensure requirements are met.
Support the programme team in the delivery of industrialisation milestones for key events such as PDR, CDR, Test builds, PTR and PPAP
Check accuracy of BOM against build requirements and communicate any discrepancies to the design team.
Participate in and contribute to route cause analysis sessions. Resolve assigned actions and feed back to team
Compile and update industrialisation timing plan for new programmes and feed into programme level timing plan. Communicate tasks on a critical path to programme team
Compile required information for programme and department gate reviews. Present information for department gate reviews and seek approval to progress to the next gate
Follow the engineering change request procedure as per company policy
Communicate effectively and professionally with customers and suppliers and ensure confidentiality of information is maintained at all times
Ensure compliance with the company's health and safety policy at all times
**Job Requirements**
Candidate skills:
B.Eng. in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering OR HND gained through an apprenticeship
Minimum of 2 years of experience in an aerospace or automotive manufacturing environment
Basic knowledge of design for manufacture and assembly principles
Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes
Interrogation of 3D CAD modelling software
Ability to interpret 2D drawings
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!
Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:
- We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business
- We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
- We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
- We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues
**But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)**
What We'll Offer
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
- Up to 10% Annual Bonus
- 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
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.
**Company Information**
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.
**Locate your future workplace**
Llantarnam Industrial ParkNP44 3HQ
Cwmbran
Wales United Kingdom
Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
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Manufacturing Engineer
Cwmbrân, Wales
Safran
Posted 13 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Manufacturing Engineer
Company : Safran Seats
Job field : Industrial Engineering
Location : Cwmbran , Wales , United Kingdom
Contract type : Permanent
Contract duration : Full-time
Professional status : Technician
#
Apply with one click Any questions ?
**Job Description**
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.
The purpose of this role is to be responsible for the development and introduction of new and updated products into production on time, to cost and to a high quality standard. As a manufacturing engineer, you will have a good knowledge and understanding of the new product introduction process and be working at an advanced beginner/competent level.
Key Responsibilities will include:
Participate in design reviews throughout each phase of the new product introduction process and make improvement suggestions
Evaluate new product designs using 3D CAD model and mock-ups and log issues. Coordinate design for assembly/manufacture reviews and give feedback with improvement suggestions.
nsure development mock-ups are built to schedule. Evaluate design, log issues and feedback to design engineers. Make improvement suggestions and validate solutions
onduct make vs buy analysis on new product designs and look for optimisation
opportunities. Work with the purchasing and design departments to drive required changes
alculate production capacity requirements based on customers' demand and identify production tooling and space requirements.
stimate build times and required number of stations for new production processes. Carry out line balancing of operations
roduce APQP & PPAP documentation - process flow, PFMEA, control plan, work
instructions, MSA & capability studies
repare and lead PFMEA reviews. Use the outcome to drive product and process
improvements
erform validation and verification of product design to satisfy customers quality and performance expectations as stipulated by systems engineering requirements
dentify tooling and equipment requirements for new assembly processes and write specification documents that will be used as basis for supplier quotation. Work with suppliers to ensure requirements are met.
upport the programme team in the delivery of industrialisation milestones for key events such as PDR, CDR, Test builds, PTR and PPAP
heck accuracy of BOM against build requirements and communicate any discrepancies to the design team.
**Job Requirements**
Candidate skills:
B.Eng. in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering OR
HND gained through an apprenticeship Essential
Minimum of 2 years of experience in an aerospace or automotive
manufacturing environment Essential
Basic knowledge of design for manufacture and assembly principles Essential
Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes Essential
Interrogation of 3D CAD modelling software Essential
Ability to interpret 2D drawings
Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:
- We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business
- We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
- We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
- We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues
What We'll Offer
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
Please apply and submit your CV today! Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages.
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.
**Company Information**
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.
**Locate your future workplace**
Llantarnam Industrial ParkNP44 3HQ
Cwmbran
Wales United Kingdom
Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Company : Safran Seats
Job field : Industrial Engineering
Location : Cwmbran , Wales , United Kingdom
Contract type : Permanent
Contract duration : Full-time
Professional status : Technician
#
Apply with one click Any questions ?
**Job Description**
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.
The purpose of this role is to be responsible for the development and introduction of new and updated products into production on time, to cost and to a high quality standard. As a manufacturing engineer, you will have a good knowledge and understanding of the new product introduction process and be working at an advanced beginner/competent level.
Key Responsibilities will include:
Participate in design reviews throughout each phase of the new product introduction process and make improvement suggestions
Evaluate new product designs using 3D CAD model and mock-ups and log issues. Coordinate design for assembly/manufacture reviews and give feedback with improvement suggestions.
nsure development mock-ups are built to schedule. Evaluate design, log issues and feedback to design engineers. Make improvement suggestions and validate solutions
onduct make vs buy analysis on new product designs and look for optimisation
opportunities. Work with the purchasing and design departments to drive required changes
alculate production capacity requirements based on customers' demand and identify production tooling and space requirements.
stimate build times and required number of stations for new production processes. Carry out line balancing of operations
roduce APQP & PPAP documentation - process flow, PFMEA, control plan, work
instructions, MSA & capability studies
repare and lead PFMEA reviews. Use the outcome to drive product and process
improvements
erform validation and verification of product design to satisfy customers quality and performance expectations as stipulated by systems engineering requirements
dentify tooling and equipment requirements for new assembly processes and write specification documents that will be used as basis for supplier quotation. Work with suppliers to ensure requirements are met.
upport the programme team in the delivery of industrialisation milestones for key events such as PDR, CDR, Test builds, PTR and PPAP
heck accuracy of BOM against build requirements and communicate any discrepancies to the design team.
**Job Requirements**
Candidate skills:
B.Eng. in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering OR
HND gained through an apprenticeship Essential
Minimum of 2 years of experience in an aerospace or automotive
manufacturing environment Essential
Basic knowledge of design for manufacture and assembly principles Essential
Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes Essential
Interrogation of 3D CAD modelling software Essential
Ability to interpret 2D drawings
Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:
- We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business
- We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
- We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
- We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues
What We'll Offer
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
Please apply and submit your CV today! Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages.
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.
**Company Information**
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.
**Locate your future workplace**
Llantarnam Industrial ParkNP44 3HQ
Cwmbran
Wales United Kingdom
Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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