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R&T Composites Engineer VIE F-H

Preligens

Preligens

Burnley, UK
Posted on Jul 19, 2025

R&T Composites Engineer VIE F/H

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Company : Safran Nacelles Job field : Material and processes Location : Burnley , England , United Kingdom Contract type : VIE Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Master Degree Required experience : First experience Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Spoken language(s) : English Fluent
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Job Description

This role will provide support to the R&D team at Burnley, involved in scaling up development of resin infusion technology for the manufacture of aerospace carbon fibre composite components.
The role will provide support for both R&D Manufacturing and NDT teams.

The successful candidate will be required to:

- Develop an understanding of the context of the project and any unresolved issues
- Define a plan to address outstanding issues in the manufacturing process
- Be able to present the development plan to the rest of the team and to experts for validation
- Execute a plan in a timely manner
- Be able to track progress and keep pushing to get things done
- Be able to communicate to stakeholders and ensure relevant information is circulated
- Report writing: Review and collate results, providing a summary of conclusions and key recommendations.
- Suggest next steps based on previous results.
- Close any actions once quality requirements have been met

Job Requirements

Ready to take off ?

Are you preparing (or already have) a master's degree in engineering or a technical field ?

Do you have initial experience with CATIA and feel comfortable in an industrial environment ?

Do you enjoy hands-on work and tackling technical challenges ?

Are you fluent in English and ready to work in an international environment ?

A plus if you're proficient in composite materials or project tools such as 8D problem solving and PFMEA risk management !

Then this opportunity is for you: don't hesitate !

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Nacelles designs, integrates and provides support and after-sales service for aircraft nacelles. The company is a global leader in the market for commercial aircraft with more than 100 seats, business aircraft and regional aircraft. At the cutting edge of technology, Safran Nacelles offers nacelles that are ever more integrated with the engine, aerodynamic, lightweight with advanced acoustic treatments in order to contribute to the reduction of CO2 and noise emissions from aircraft.

100,000
employees worldwide
27
Number of countries where Safran is located
35
business area families