Manufacturing Engineer (Assemblies)

Published 06.10.2026 Company : Safran Nacelles Job field : Industrial Engineering Location : Burnley , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Spoken language(s) : English Fluent # 2026-181692 Published 06.10.2026

Job Description

OBJECTIVES & MISSIONS:

Define, validate and support the manufacturing process from engineering definition to meet the requirements of HSE, quality, cost, delivery and with a consideration for both people and innovation.

MAIN ACTIVITIES:

• Define manufacturing processes, ensure all processes are consistent and compliant with specifications and One Safran standards
• Design manufacturing processes with a Takt/Flow philosophy and ergonomic risks in mind
• Create and validate standard operating procedures, work instruction sheets, quality control points, methods of inspection and controls approval authorities for engineering disciplines
• Create routes, BOMS, master layouts, tooling requests, data sheets, COS's and production support drawings
• Ensure that the design of the process meets the defined targets (quality, cost, delivery)
• Provide technical guidance to suppliers (internal and external)
• Plan, drive and coordinate the activities contributing to the industrial product validation
• Strong stakeholder management within Programmes including support to Health & Safety, Digitalisation, Environmental initiatives, etc.
• Represent manufacturing engineering with the customer, in coordination with Industrial Programme Manager
• Establish global manufacturing process concepts, participate in the selection of plant and equipment and the preparation of factory layouts, and support the definition of detailed workplace layouts
• Manage engineering risk within the UAP by using a PFMEA approach and through the use of SPC to ensure sustainability and a repeatable manufacturing process

MANAGE PROJECTS:

• Drive and deliver projects within the scope of the role.

PRODUCE:

• Provide line/process support to the UAP to facilitate that product flow is in line with commitments
• Engage in lean projects and ensure that changes introduced through improvement projects are incorporated within the ERP systems.
• Participate in level 1 and level 2 QRQC.

GENERAL:

• Participates;

o In the UAP governance meetings and routines
o In the daily execution and QRQC meetings
o In certification/approval audits and assessments
o In rate readiness & capital investment exercises
o In structured problem solving exercises eg. 8D, DMAIC

• Identify and escalate any risks or concerns in relation to product or people safety using the company tools and processes.
• Take personal accountability for continuous personal and professional development

Job Requirements

SKILLS & REQUIRED QUALITIES

• Sound understanding of the quantity and quality of the engineering definition to make an industrialisation and ability to work with this independently.
• Technical Stamp (or achieved within 6 months for new entrants within role)
• Demonstrable experience of DMAIC problem solving
• Good working knowledge of manufacturing processes utilised on site
• Demonstrable experience of timely delivery (e.g. projects) with consideration of cost
• Promoter of product and process integrity
• Ability to work independently when supporting industrialisation processes
• Working knowledge of the One Safran Manufacturing Handbook.
• Satisfy all relevant requirements within the skills matrix at the appropriate level

Tools:

• Familiar with the information systems used in engineering and the supply chain: MRPII (ERP), Osmoz, and PLM systems.
• Familiarity with Catia
• Familiar with desktop tools
• Appreciation of project management principles

Communication:

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Capable of communicating clearly and concisely
• Ability to escalate at the right time and at the right level
• Capable of making decisions and taking accountability
• A good team player
• Is an ambassador for the company and defends its interests

Knowledge, Experience, Training and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BEng or equivalent

ANALYSIS:

• Capacity to analyse a complex problem, sum it up and find solutions
• Capacity to analyse the information supplied by other departments
• Ability to gauge the importance of drifts and to anticipate the consequences

ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOURS:

• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Commitment to Safran leadership values: Fostering an environment of trust, committed to a shared vision, succeeding together, and daring to innovate
• A proactive solution focused mindset
• Concise
• Communicative
• Proactive
• Autonomous
• Thorough
• Perseverant & resilient

EFFICIENCY CRITERIA

• SAP reliability metrics

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.

Locate your future workplace

Bancroft Road, BB10 2RZ

Burnley

England United Kingdom