General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.  

Reference

2026-189904  

Position description

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Industrial engineering - Assembly processes engineering

Job title

Build Technician

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Technician

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

To reduce and eliminate Manufacturing Process variability and to give technical support to operations in assembly. To oversee product launch into the manufacturing cell.

To assemble and Install seat / cabin sub-assemblies and final assembly to design data in compliance with production operating standards and engineering drawings. To support the achievement of operational targets and KPI's. To support production within a mechanical field requiring skilled intervention, ensuring the highest standards of quality assurance.

You will be required to support and promote best working practices across all production areas and seek to suggest and support improvement activities. You will be required to support and assist production Operator training in Proven installation / Process techniques.

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

•De-snag mechanical installations assemblies and complete supporting documentation
•Inspect and verify installation of mechanical assemblies and all supporting documentation
•Perform minor rework operations within compliance of procedure
•Use and demonstrate correct use of and control of on line tool jigs and fixture.
•Make production and assembly aids including jigs and fixtures.
•Understand impact of process and product viability of both purchased and manufactured components during fitment on line.
•Assist within the requirements of Operator training.
•Continuous review and update of production operation standards in conjunction with manufacturing process technicians and production engineering, to deskill, whilst improve product quality.
•To support in launching of product into production.
•Support Production Operators in technical processes and quality issues.
•Mentor and train colleagues in working practices .
•Implement 5S standards.
•Participate in team continuous improvement activities and support the development of best working practices within the Assembly Plant.
•Support Engineers in problem solving activities as and when required.

Candidate skills & requirements

Essential, Knowledge, Experience, Training and Qualifications
- Excellent Engineering Mathematics Skills. Holds Mechanical NVQ Level 3.
- Previous assembly manufacturing experience in a product development and continuous improvement environment
- Applying problem solving techniques using A3'S/8D'S/4D'S, QRQC
- Ability to follow engineering drawings
- Demonstrate multi faceted manual dexterity tool skills
- Good Level of Mathematic ability
- Holds or working towards Mechanical Engineering BTEC/HNC (Desired)
- Successful candidate will have come from an engineering background (Desired)
-Sound Computer skills with Microsoft packages (Desired)
- Good understanding of engineering science and principles (Desired)

Essential Competencies, Behaviours and Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to analyse information
- High attention to detail
- Able to build strong working relationships
- Display energy and enthusiasm in improvement ways of working
- Respectful of other colleagues in carrying out duties
- Ability and Flexibility to travel to other Safran Seats sites if required

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, Wales

City (-ies)

Candidate criteria

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

Requester

Estimated arrival date

23/11/2026

Number of position(s)

1