Mechanical Engineers (H/F) - SAFRAN ELECTRICAL & POWER UK LTD in England

Join to apply for the Mechanical Engineers (H/F) role at AEROCONTACT. Safran is an international high-tech group operating in the fields of aeronautics (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defence. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes increasingly environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. The Group employs 100,000 people worldwide and has a turnover of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, holding leading positions in its markets either alone or in partnership. Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world leaders in aeronautical electrical systems, playing a key role in the electrification of equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion.

At Safran Electrical & Power, we recognise that aviation needs to innovate and change in order to protect our environment. We believe that future aircraft power systems will be hybrid-electric or full-electric, which is why we are working to develop and deliver advanced electrical solutions to help decarbonise flight. The UK Safran Electrical & Power team has expertise in designing and developing electrical systems comprising generators, power conversion, distribution and control, with developing expertise in electric motors for aircraft propulsion. If you want to help deliver this future, we are looking for enthusiastic and creative people to join our team.

Role Overview

As a Senior Through-Life Product Engineer at Safran Electrical & Power, you will directly contribute to Safran's exceptional customer experience and satisfaction, through support of on-time delivery of product and answering customer’s technical queries. You will utilise your innovative abilities and engineering expertise to review and approve design activities, including detailed investigations in support of production and in-service products. You will be the focal point for any technical engineering investigation support requirements to Manufacture Engineering, Operations, Programs and Supply chain, Customer support & Quality. You will conduct mechanical design of in-service product alterations and tooling, including documentation review and approval. You will act as a bridge between the UK & US engineering teams, resolving issues aligning with technical authority. You will make technical decisions & act as prime internal and external interface where needed, managing requirements and deliverables. You will build & maintain an excellent working relationship between all key stakeholders to allow effective and efficient communication. You will run and lead projects to improve reliability, ensuring that engineering investigation action plans are well structured, managed and substantiated to enable clear and quick program decisions to be made to avoid line stops.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Mechanical, Automotive or Aeronautical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification
• Design experience with rotating equipment, bearings, seals, structures, tooling and a widespread knowledge of electrical machines, including CAD work
• Engineering materials knowledge and good understanding of production methods and practices
• Outstanding communication skills through written and verbal means to all levels of staff and external customers
• Ability to work under pressure to meet program deadlines
• Experience of producing and delivering technical presentations to employees and customers at any level
• Evidence of written English at interview stage

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Not applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting