Senior Design Engineer - 12m fixed term contract in Gloucester

We are looking for a Senior Design Engineer to be based at our customer site at Gloucester on a full time basis (37 hours), with a potential for 2 days a week from home. DBS check might be required. The anticipated start date for the position is 01/05/2026. It is a one year fixed term contract for a start and may be extended.

As a Senior Design Engineer, you will be required to:

• Design and detail efficient landing gear systems for civil and military aircraft to meet demanding customer requirements.
• Support the design and manufacturing of the landing gear systems.
• Lead innovative mechanical design projects and ensure robust, reliable, and cost-effective solutions across the product lifecycle.
• Play a key role from concept design to detail design, configuration and technical documentation, and active collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure customer requirements and industry standards are met.

Key responsibilities:

• Support all aspects of concept to detail design throughout the life cycle of our landing gear programmes.
• Support all aspects of product configuration.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with Safran’s configuration management processes.
• Use of up-to-date technology including computer based programmes and systems: CAD (CATIA V5 preferred), 3D Modelling, 2D Draughting, data management systems.
• Design to meet exacting customer requirements and industry standards.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to customers and stakeholders.
• Interface closely with team members, chief engineers, programme management, manufacturing and colleagues at other Safran sites.
• Work closely with manufacturing to reduce non-conformances on products and facilitate manufacturability.
• Liaise with other sites to assist with the offload of packages of work.
• Participate in design verification activities, including working towards design check signatory status.
• Mentor / coach junior team members to promote knowledge transfer and upskilling within the team.
• Comply with industry standards, regulations & qualification requirements.

ESSENTIAL:

• Degree in relevant Engineering discipline.
• Good knowledge of design and manufacturing processes, preferably related to the aerospace industry.
• Fully conversant with traditional and computerised design and analysis methods.
• Proficient in CAD (CATIA V5 preferred), general computer literacy (Microsoft Office), and configuration management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Adherence to Safran’s Code of Conduct, HSE, ESG principles, and data privacy requirements.
• Proactive problem-solving and contribution to continuous improvement in design and manufacturing processes.

DESIRABLE:

• Previous aerospace experience.
• Work package ownership experience.
• GD&T training.
• Good knowledge of aerospace materials and manufacturing processes.

IF THE EMPLOYED ROUTE IS CHOSEN:

• Early finish on a Friday (midday).
• 5 weeks holiday per year plus statutory bank holidays.
• Personal pension scheme whereby 5% contribution from employee and 8% from employer plus salary sacrifice.
• Death in service life insurance — covering up to 4x annual basic salary in the event of death in service.
• PEGI Share Scheme.
• Career development within Safran Group.
• Training & development are a focus.
• Onsite canteen.

IF THE CONTRACTOR ROUTE IS CHOSEN:

• Early finish on a Friday (midday).
• Onsite canteen.