Overview

Senior Electrical Design Engineer (H/F) - SAFRAN SEATS GB LIMITED

Join to apply for the Senior Electrical Design Engineer (H/F) role at AEROCONTACT. Safran Seats is a leading global manufacturer of premium First and Business Class seating and technology. The UK-based team includes Electrical Design in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England. The role is based in Cwmbran, South Wales, as part of the Electrical Design Department.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical engineering platform teams.
• Ensure standards and performances are achieved by the design team; supervise and co-ordinate design activities.
• Responsible for the management and control of daily attendance and holidays for your engineering team including absence management; assist in recruitment as required.
• Carry out professional development reviews and ensure KPIs are achieved.
• Manage and deliver electrical systems programmes as per agreed schedules and budgets; responsible for the Electrical submittals.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies (EASA, FAA, Boeing and Airbus) to certify the electrical systems installed in their aircraft.
• Check/approve systems drawings and documents ensuring compliance with OEM and regulatory requirements.
• Produce/update electrical standards and process documentation.
• Liaise with electrical equipment manufacturers to finalise equipment and installation specifications.
• Report to senior management about the status of the programmes; communicate effectively with customers, suppliers and OEMs.
• Participate in Design Reviews throughout each phase of the New Product Introduction process; select and apply materials and processes appropriate to each design element.

Qualifications

• Ideally a degree in Electrical Engineering; or an equivalent qualification (e.g., HNC/HND or through an Electrical Apprenticeship) – essential.
• Experience using project management tools – essential.
• Proven experience supervising an Electrical Design team – desirable.
• Experience using 3D CAD & AutoCAD Electrical software or equivalent – essential.
• Experience with Product Life Management (PLM) systems – desirable.
• Understanding of tolerances, manufacturing processes and OEM installation requirements – essential.
• Experience working with Boeing and Airbus specifications for electrical equipment installation – desirable.
• Ability to read design drawings and specifications – essential.
• Note: No single candidate will meet every qualification; diverse experience is welcome.
• Pre-employment checks are required (e.g., criminal record checks). Only candidates who pass checks will be considered.

Additional details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

EEO / Observations

This role is subject to pre-employment checks; disclosure of unspent convictions may be required. Safran is an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity and inclusion.