At a Glance
- Tasks: Define and optimise manufacturing processes in a leading aerospace environment.
- Company: Join Safran, a global leader in aerospace and defence with a commitment to innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, generous holiday, and excellent training opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team with great career growth and wellbeing support.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in aerospace while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering and experience in manufacturing engineering required.
The predicted salary is between 38056 - 46512 £ per year.
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace, 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 Nacelles designs, integrates, supports and provides aftermarket services for aircraft nacelles. The company is a world leader in the market for commercial aircraft with more than 100 seats, business jets and regional aircraft. At the forefront of technology, Safran Nacelles develops increasingly integrated, aerodynamic and lightweight nacelles with advanced acoustic treatments, helping to reduce aircraft CO₂ and noise emissions.
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will define, validate, and support manufacturing processes from engineering definition through to production, ensuring delivery against quality, cost, safety, and operational targets. You'll play a key role in supporting industrialisation, problem-solving, continuous improvement, and new manufacturing capability development. Working closely with production, quality, programmes, suppliers, and engineering teams, you'll help create robust, repeatable manufacturing processes that support operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and develop manufacturing processes and industrial solutions.
- Create and validate standard operating procedures, work instructions, and inspection methods.
- Develop and maintain routes, BOMs, tooling requirements, layouts, and production data.
- Support industrial product validation and manufacturing readiness activities.
- Provide technical support to internal and external suppliers.
- Lead and deliver manufacturing engineering projects.
- Support production teams to ensure product flow and operational performance.
- Participate in audits, QRQC meetings, readiness reviews, and governance activities.
We understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger. We are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role.
What you'll bring:
- Manufacturing Engineering experience
- Degree (BEng) in Engineering or equivalent
- Industrialisation and manufacturing process development
- DMAIC and structured problem solving
- PFMEA and SPC knowledge
- Project delivery experience (cost, quality, delivery)
- ERP/MRP and PLM systems experience
- Strong stakeholder management
- Excellent communication skills
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to work independently and drive results
Desirable:
- Aerospace manufacturing experience
- Technical Stamp (or ability to achieve within 6 months)
- CATIA or similar CAD/CAM experience
- Lean Manufacturing experience
- Project management knowledge
- Experience supporting suppliers
- Audit and compliance exposure
- QRQC and operational excellence experience
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At Safran, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in Burnley, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and development. With flexible working hours, generous holiday allowances, and a strong commitment to training and career progression, we empower our team members to thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in our mission to innovate within the aerospace industry while enjoying unique benefits like corporate wellness memberships and a culture that celebrates diversity.
