Electrical Design Engineer
3 days ago
Cwmbrân
In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England. The purpose of this role is to be an Electrical Design Engineer with a thorough understanding of all aspects of electrical design, working within the aerospace industry. Scope of Responsibilities Based in Cwmbran, South Wales, working as part of the Electrical Design Department. Responsible for Producing electrical installation models and detail drawings. Using various software packages for new product and platform designs that meet company, regulatory and customer requirements. Key Responsibilities and Duties • 3D harness design, electrical schematics and block diagrams, • Responsible for the design and integration of electrical systems within aircraft seats to comply with company, regulatory and customer requirements, • Generating 2D/3D electrical installation and systems designs using CATIA V5 and PLM software., • Participate in Design Reviews throughout each phase of the New Product Introduction process, • Design engineers will be expected to communicate effectively and professionally with customers, suppliers & OEM's, • Ensure the successful integration of each design element within the product as a whole, • Participate in the validation of the product (using such methods as prototyping, test, etc), • Follow and contribute to the development of the Best Practice guidelines, • From time to time, Design engineers must be prepared to undertake tasks outside of their normal duties as requested by their immediate supervisors Knowledge, Experience, Training and Qualifications • Ideally qualified to a minimum of a degree in an Electrical Engineering field. Alternatively, a HNC / HND or an equivalent qualification as part of an Electrical Apprenticeship with demonstrated post qualification experience gained within a technical role., • Experience using 3D CAD & AutoCAD electrical software packages or equivalent., • The applicant should have an understanding of the effective application of tolerances and a working knowledge of manufacturing processes, as well as OEM installation requirements., • Ability to read design drawings and specifications As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive: • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), • Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%., • Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members., • Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme, • 4 x Life Assurance, • Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection., • Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme, • Annual share save schemes., • Option for hybrid and flexible working arrangements, • Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth.