Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly Safran Nacelles Job field : Manufacture / assembly and repair Location : Burnley, England, United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time About Safran Nacelles Ltd Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. We were voted the 28rd best worldwide employer in 2022 by Forbes. Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employer in Burnley. Our Four People Fundamentals underpin life at Safran, and our culture is built on the following principles;

• Promoting diversity and inclusion
• Developing skills and building opportunities
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Careers At a glance | Safran (safran-group.Enabling the Structures Manufacturing Engineering community to progress to the next level, a requirement has emerged for a highly competent Senior Manufacturing Engineer within the Assembly function. Act as the focal point/SME on-site with regards to Assembly processes, with a need to utilise the expertise within the wider Safran group via networking with the Specialist/Expert community.

• Maximise the capability of the existing production method via identification of improvement opportunities.
• Work closely with the Production and Quality departments to, define, implement and maintain assembly processes used in the manufacture of large aircraft nacelle structures (Thrust Reversers and Fan Cowl Doors).
• These could be fully-automated, semi-automated or entirely manual assembly processes.
• Effectively manage all assembly process risks associated with HSE, capability, capacity and finance.
• Ensure that effective process planning is in place to support manufacture across multiple assembly lines, taking into account the different production constraints of rate and Takt time.
• Competitive salary achieved through collective bargaining

• 33 days annual leave [inclusive of bank holidays]
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave
• 10% employer pension contribution
• 5% employee contribution with the option to increase this voluntarily through tax efficient salary exchange
• 4 x life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
• Support for your continuous professional development and career development
• Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Excellent on-site catering facilities offering subsidised hot and cold breakfast and lunch
• Corporate membership at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa to use the fitness suite, classes, pool and sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member
• Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme offering mental health support through a confidential 24/7 helpline, access to remote GP appointments, medical second opinions and physiotherapy
• Cycles to work scheme
• Discounts on your high street purchases through our benefits platform
• Long Service awards providing you with a monetary award and additional annual leave
• Support for flexible working

Safran referral scheme – refer someone for a job and you may qualify for a £1,000 reward

• Electric car charging points on site
• Fully funded quarterly site team-building events

Degree educated in an appropriate subject (Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering) with at least 5 years industrial experience OR at least 10 years experience without degree education.

• Proficient with CAD software packages (CATIA v5 preferable).
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferable).
• Data driven mind set.
• Specific knowledge of aircraft nacelle components and structures (desirable).
• Background in Tooling and Fixtures (building and/or inspection).

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