Manufacturing 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 Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets. What do we offer? Competitive salary Company performance bonus scheme Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution Private medical insurance Comprehensive health cash plan 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay) Structured training & opportunities to progress What does the role look like? This role sits within the Military Machining area of our Wolverhampton site, supporting critical manufacturing processes across the GDS value stream. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key part in supporting day-to-day operations, problem-solving, and driving process improvements to ensure quality and delivery targets are consistently met. What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like? Provide proactive line-side production support to meet business demands, working closely with Operations and Production Control teams. Support quality investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions. Highlight, plan and deliver continuous improvement activities within the value stream. Apply tools such as PFMEA to reduce process risk and improve system performance. Manage relationships with equipment suppliers and support make-vs-buy decisions. Support manufacturing for military programmes.What will you bring to the role? Essential skills: Experience within a manufacturing environment. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation. Strong communication and collaboration skills across multiple teams. Desirable skills: Experience with CAD/CAM software such as Siemens NX. Knowledge of metrology, measurement methods, and the use of CMMs. Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Experience with Design for Manufacture and Automation principles