Assembly Engineer

Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets.

Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).

Assembly Engineer

Gloucester

Onsite - 0700-1530 Mon-Thurs, 0700-1230 Fri

At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision

We are looking for talented individuals to join our Manufacturing team as an Assembly Engineer at our Gloucester site.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:

- Early finish on Fridays
- Competitive salary, annual profit share bonus and pay review
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
- Up to 8% employer matched pension scheme and life assurance
- Health cash plan, cycle and tech purchase schemes
- Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
- Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
- Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

Your Role
We are seeking a proactive and innovative Assembly Engineer to support new product introductions, drive production excellence, and contribute to continuous improvement across our assembly operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands‑on environment, enjoys problem‑solving, and is motivated by delivering high‑quality, efficient manufacturing processes

Key Responsibilities

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and provide day‑to‑day assistance to production operations.
• Contribute to projects involving new equipment, tooling, process optimisation, and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Participate in design reviews, offering technical input to enhance product manufacturability and process robustness.
• Assist in organising and preparing review meetings with cross‑functional teams and shop‑floor personnel.
• Support Process FMEAs, root‑cause analysis, and process validation activities, including PPAP documentation.
• Track project milestones, maintain progress reports, and prepare updates for teams and management.
• Drive improvements in product quality, operational efficiency, and lead‑time reduction through lean manufacturing principles.
• Support the Non‑Conformance Process, including preparation of rework instructions and corrective actions.
• Assist in the implementation of digital assembly routines as part of the Paperless Manufacturing initiative.

Here, we craft excellence together.

We understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

Why Safran?

• A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.

• Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.

• Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.

• Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.

• A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

Get involved:

We have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.

What You'll Bring

Essential

- HND/HNC or higher in a Manufacturing or Engineering based qualification

- Previous Assembly experience (if not aerospace, automotive, food or any other complex manufacturing environment

- Ability to produce clear, accurate technical reports in English.

- Working knowledge of CATIA V5 or equivalent CAD software.

- Familiarity with 3D Experience / DELMIA (Dassault Systèmes) platforms.

- Solid understanding of HSE and ergonomic requirements in a manufacturing environment.

Desirable

- Positive attitude toward learning, development, and continuous improvement.

- Creative, innovative, and capable of working with minimal supervision.

- Practical experience with lean manufacturing tools and methodologies.

- Strong ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and internal stakeholders.

- Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills across all levels of the business

- Awareness of current and emerging industrial technologies and their capabilities.

- Experience working in assembly environments using flow line or pulse line methodologies.