Save JobEmail job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsExpanding manufacturer experiencing increased sales and investmentCareer and academic development and support for all staffAbout Our ClientThe Cwmbran operation designs and builds innovative, customised and high-value-added seating solutions for all classes: Economy, Premium Economy, Business and First class, as well as crew seats. Their complete range of ergonomic seats ensures passenger comfort, based on state-of-the-art design and engineered components to ensure optimised use of space. One million seats made by the company are now in service worldwide.Job DescriptionTo aid in the development of new product designs and to structure the product in SmarteamTo manage the product maturity and development in SmarteamLead the design effort for packages of work or small programmes and to develop and manage packages of work within the teamManage a small team of engineers to maintain the engineering quality and integrity of the work produced within their work packageResponsible for the design and detail modelling of a variety of suite components in order to meet the programme requirementsCost and weight targets must be monitored, managed and metSenior Design engineers will be expected to communicate effectively and professionally with customers and suppliers and to manage data transferOrganise and participate in Design Reviews throughout each phase of the New Product Introduction process. Ensure that all necessary follow up actions are taken.The selection and application of materials and processes appropriate to each design element and to provide assistance to other team membersEnsure the successful integration of each design element with the product as a wholeFollow and contribute to the development of the Best Practice guidelines as laid out in BMS documentationCheck / assess engineering packagesThe Successful ApplicantProven MechanicalDesign experience within Aerospace and/or ManufacturingExperienced in leading a small teamHND minimum qualification #Experience of Catia v.5 or similar design/CAD softwareEffective communication skillsStakeholder management experienceWhat's on OfferAnnual leave25 days holiday per year, which includes Christmas Shutdown, plus bank holidays - pro rata, which increase with service.Family Friendly workingWe offer a range of family friendly policies benefits: we have a range of maternity, paternity and adoption polices. We also offer flexible working from day one.Pension SchemeLife AssuranceWe offer all employees life assurance cover. This death in service benefit plan provides a lump sum of four times base pay, and employees qualify from day 1 of their employment. Employee DiscountsWe offer a competitive online benefits portal. Via the online portal, employees have access to a wide range of retail discounts at many high street and online stores, restaurants and activities. Gym membership discounts are also made available for local and national gyms.Christmas Savings planThis annual scheme is offered on a non-profit basis and is designed to allow employees to save a proportion of their monthly salary each month. The scheme runs from January to October each year and the payment is deducted from your net pay. Participants can join the scheme at any time during the year and stipulate the amount they wish to have deducted each month by completing a form from the HR Team. Your savings are paid out in the November salary.Learning and DevelopmentAs a company, we pride ourselves on developing and supporting our people throughout their career and encourage a working environment where you can thrive and succeed. We provide opportunities for ongoing training as well as advice and support to facilitate career progression, including course available via Safran University. Cycle to WorkWe encourage employees to cycle to work and offer a Cycle to Work scheme where employees can make savings on their bike purchases.Health and Well-being BenefitsOur Employee Assistance Programme offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Scheme, provided by Health Assured. The scheme covers a range of advice and support for employees and their immediate families. Free access to confidential helpline and face to face counselling for a range of advice from legal and financial to stress and family issues.We offer an optional Health plan, provided by Benenden Health. Benenden health offer a health care plan, which provides medical diagnostics and treatment as well as access to 24 hour GP appointments and a 24 hour mental health line.Long ServiceThe company appreciates the invaluable contribution made by all colleagues and seeks to recognise this. The Policy rewards colleagues based on milestones in their length of service with Safran which can take the form of vouchers or additional leave.Getting Involved Our Employee Consultative Committee (ECC) helps promote effective and proactive two way communication between employees and senior management of the company. This enables information sharing and consultation for better employee engagement and investment in the workplace.The Charity and Well-being Committee meets monthly to guide the charity and well-being agenda for the business. This includes the deployment of the CIPD Award winning Well-being Strategy, which helps support our colleagues across physical, mental, financial health and engages in Corporate Social Responsibility activities such as charity fund raising and volunteering events.ContactChris ClarkeQuote job refJN-102023-6220670Phone number+44 115 934 8693Job summaryJob functionEngineering & ManufacturingSubsectorEngineering Design and R&DSectorIndustrial / ManufacturingLocationCwmbranContract typePermanentConsultant nameChris ClarkeConsultant phone+44 115 934 8693Job referenceJN-102023-6220670
