Posted 13 days ago
Mechatronics Engineer
Cwmbran, Wales, United KingdomHybridFull-time
AI Summary
Designs and integrates electrical systems within aircraft seats and cabin interiors, creating 3D harness designs, electrical schematics, and sheet metal brackets using CATIA V5.
About this role
In order to develop and expand the capabilities of Safran Engineering Services in the UK, we are looking to recruit a Mechatronics Engineer to support developments of Aerospace Cabin interior activities.
Key Responsibilities
- 3D harness design, electrical schematics and block diagrams.
- Responsible to design the Sheet brackets required for Electrical Installation.
- 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.
Requirements
- Experience using Catia V5, Microsoft Visio software packages or equivalent.
- Experience using Catia V5 Sheetmetal workbenches.
- Understanding of the effective application of tolerances and a working knowledge of manufacturing processes, as well as OEM installation requirements.
- A working knowledge of the main methods of manufacture sheet metal fabrication
- An understanding of the effective application of tolerances and a working knowledge of manufacturing processes, as well as OEM installation requirements.
- An ability to read mechanical & electrical design drawings and specifications
- Good communicator liaising with customers/airframers/suppliers and integrated programme team on a daily basis.
You must have the Right To Work in the UK as we are not offering sponsorship for this role
Benefits
- 185 hours holiday per year plus statutory bank holidays
- Personal pension scheme whereby 5% contribution from employee and 8% from employer plus salary sacrifice.
- Death in service life insurance – covering up to 4x annual basic salary in the event of death in service
- PEGI Share Scheme
- Hybrid working - 2-3 days a week in Cwmbran, 2-3 from home
- Onsite Canteen
- Career development within Safran Group
- Training & development are a focus
Skills
3D Harness DesignCATIA V5Electrical SchematicsMechanical & Electrical Design DrawingsMicrosoft VisioPLM SoftwareSheet Metal FabricationTolerances
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