Test Engineer

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense 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, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

Test Engineer
Cwmbran, South Wales
On Site

Skills: Mechanical, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, PLC programming, Omron, Technical Reporting, Root Cause Analysis (8D/Ishikawa), Instrumentation Calibration, Test Data Acquisition, Ladder Logic, Cobots, Kuka, Robotics, Robots, Automation, HALT, Test planning,

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 and annual bonus and pay review
* 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
* Strong Pension scheme and life assurance
* Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
* Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
* Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our team as a Test Engineer at our Cwmbran, South Wales site.

At Safran, 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 also 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.

Your Role

As a Test Engineer in our State-of-the-Art Laboratories, you will:

* Conduct and document cyclic and static tests on aircraft interior products.
* Support both static and automated cyclic test rigs, using actuators, PLCs, sensors, and more.
* Review test plans provided by cross-functional teams; support compliance and root cause investigations.
* Liaise with Design, Certification, and Stress teams as well as with external partners and visitors.
* Apply analytical thinking to test set-up improvements and feedback for continuous excellence.
* Prepare technical reports and manage test data efficiently.

What You'll Bring

Essential:
* Degree-level qualification (or comparable industry experience)
* Experience with mechanical structures, load paths, pneumatic & hydraulic systems
* PLC programming/Ladder Logic knowledge
* Technical report writing & strong data manipulation skills
* Familiar with utilisation/calibration of testing instruments

Desirable:
* Working knowledge of cyclic/static test methods for aerospace applications
* Experience interpreting test plans and standards