Composite Manufacturing Engineer

Morson are proud to be working in partnership with Safran to recruit Composite Manufacturing Engineer at their Burnley site. Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence 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, holding leading positions in its core markets. Weekend Shift Friday 12-7 Saturday 7-7 Sunday 7-7 (31 hours) 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 keeping 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, tooling definition. 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. 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), Project Management, and PLM systems. Familiarity with Catia (or equivalent CAD/CAM software) Familiar with desktop tools Appreciation of project management principles If you are interested in applying for this position please submit an up to date CV.