Job Description

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations. We design, test, manufacture and assemble landing gear used on commercial aircraft including Airbus and Boeing, and UK military aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon. Gloucester is home to the UK division and has been a leader of cutting edge landing gear technology for over 90 years, since the innovative designs of Sir George Dowty. YOU can be a part of our legacy …

The role of Senior Design Engineer is to design and detail efficient landing gear systems for civil and military aircraft to meet demanding customer requirements.
To support the design and manufacturing of the landing gear systems across the whole life-cycle.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks;
1. Support all aspects of concept to detail design throughout the life cycle of our landing gear programmes
2. Use of up-to-date technology including computer based programmes and systems (CAD, 3D Modelling, 2D Draughting, data management systems)
3. Designing to meet exacting customer requirements and industry standards
4. Technical presentations to customers
5. Interfacing with team members, chief engineers, programme management, manufacturing and colleagues at other Safran sites
6. Working closely with manufacturing to reduce non-conformances on products
7. Liaise with other sites to assist with the offload of packages of work
8. Work towards Design check signatory
9. Mentoring/ coaching of junior team members

Flexible working is available along with hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office will be required

Complementary Description

Why Us?

At Safran, our employees are at the heart of our success and we work together towards Four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:

• We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business
• We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
• We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
• We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues

Job 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 methods
Good verbal and written communication skills
General computer literacy (Microsoft office)
Experience of CAD (CATIA V5 preferred, but training will be provided)

Desirable
Previous aerospace experience
Technical lead experience
GD&T training
Good knowledge of aerospace materials and manufacturing processes

What we will give you?
• Hybrid/Flexible working hours with an early finish on a Friday (4.5 day working week)
• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy/sell annual leave
• Annual bonus & Share scheme options
• Pension scheme (up to 8% match) and life assurance (4x salary)
• Onsite parking, including EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage and shower/changing facilities
• Our Benefits Portal offers a number of schemes including: cycle to work, technology & retail savings, access to healthcare & wellbeing services, discounted gym memberships and more!
• Global and local career progression opportunities and training & development programmes
• STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all
• Social events throughout the year, and access to Dowty Sports and Social clubs

What's my next step?
Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call.

Diversity & Inclusion
We want Safran Landing Systems 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're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Landing Systems an inclusive place to work.

‘Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check'

Specificity of the job

Occasional travel may be needed