At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative aerospace design projects and support product lifecycle management.
- Company: Join Safran, a global leader in aerospace and defence with a commitment to sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a collaborative culture that values excellence and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in aerospace while working with cutting-edge technology and a diverse team.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and significant engineering experience required.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025.
Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.
About Safran Actuation Systems UK
Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world-class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight-control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best.
Your Role
You will be responsible for providing technical leadership and engineering support across the full lifecycle of aerospace products in service. Acting as a recognised technical authority, you will lead complex engineering work packages, support operational fleets, and drive engineering solutions that maintain product safety, reliability, performance, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of design solutions supporting aftermarket, in-service, and through-life support activities.
- Produce and approve detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and associated design definitions.
- Manage product configuration throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring compliance with configuration control processes.
- Create, maintain, and approve Bills of Materials (BOMs), parts lists, and product structures.
- Review, author, and approve engineering documentation in accordance with delegated authority and signatory privileges.
- Support concession activities, design deviations, and non-conformance assessments.
- Lead and manage engineering work packages from initiation through to delivery.
- Define technical scope, schedules, resource requirements, risks, and deliverables.
Why Safran?
- A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
- Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger.
- Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place.
- Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.
- A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:
- Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
- Private medical insurance
- Comprehensive health cash plan
- Flexible working options
- Pension (10% employer contribution) and life assurance
- Early finish on Fridays
- Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
- Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
- Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies
What You'll Bring
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Significant engineering experience, ideally from aerospace within aftermarket, product support, in-service engineering, or sustaining engineering environments.
- Proven experience in CAD modelling and engineering drawing production.
- Strong understanding of configuration management, BOM management, and product lifecycle management processes.
- Experience managing Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), concessions, design deviations, and non-conformances.
- Demonstrated experience leading technical investigations and root cause analysis activities.
- Experience chairing or participating in formal design reviews.
- Strong stakeholder management and customer-facing experience.
- Experience leading technical work packages and multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable Experience
- Knowledge of aerospace regulatory and airworthiness requirements.
- Delegated design signatory approval authority.
- Familiarity with aerospace standards including AS9100 and configuration management requirements.
Principal Design Engineer employer: Safran Actuation Systems
Safran is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture, where employees are encouraged to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace technologies. With a strong commitment to sustainability and employee development, Safran offers numerous growth opportunities and benefits, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful careers in a globally recognised company. Located in a vibrant industry hub, employees enjoy a collaborative environment that values diversity and creativity.
