Senior Electrical Design Engineer (H/F) - SAFRAN SEATS GB LIMITED

Safran is an international high-tech group operating in the fields of aeronautics (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defence. Its mission: to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes increasingly environmentally friendly, more comfortable and more accessible. The Group employs 100,000 people worldwide and has a turnover of €27.3 billion in 2024, holding leading positions globally or in Europe in its markets. Safran is the 2nd company in the aerospace and defence sector in the "World's Best Companies 2024" ranking by TIME magazine. Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats for both crew and passengers, with 1 million aircraft seats currently in service worldwide.

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, customisation, 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.

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

Senior Electrical Design Engineer with a thorough understanding of all aspects of electrical design, working within the aerospace industry.

Scope of Responsibilities

Based in Cwmbran, South Wales, working as part of the Electrical Design Department. Responsible for the management of teams producing electrical installation models and detail drawings for new product and platform designs. Also responsible for the checking and approval of all electrical design work to meet company, regulatory and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage electrical engineering platform teams.
• Ensure standards and performances are achieved by the design team.
• Supervise and co-ordinate design activities.
• Responsible for the management and control of daily attendance and holidays for your engineering team including absence management.
• Assist in recruitment of team members as and when required.
• Carry out professional development reviews and ensure any KPI set for the year are achieved.
• Manage and deliver electrical systems programmes as per agreed schedules and budgets.
• Responsible for the Electrical submittals.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies (EASA, FAA, Boeing and Airbus) to certify the electrical systems installed in their aircraft.
• Check and approve systems drawings and documents ensuring compliance to OEMs and regulatory requirements.
• Produce and update electrical standard and process documentation.
• Liaise with electrical equipment manufacturers to finalise the equipment and their installation specifications.
• Report to senior management about the status of the programmes.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with customers; some UK and overseas travel may be required.

Please apply 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 under-represented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity and 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.