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

2026-189841  

Position description

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Architecture and systems engineering - Airworthiness

Job title

Flammability Certification Engineer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Flammability Certification Engineer
Cwmbran, South Wales
Hybrid once established in role – 3 days on site after c.6 months

Skills: Technical Documentation, Aerospace, CAD, Seating, Tech Pubs, Data, Report Writing,

Your Role

You will play a key part in ensuring our products meet stringent flammability certification standards, focusing on high-quality documentation, compliance analysis, and technical publications for aircraft seats and related assemblies. In this role, you will:
• Plan, compile, and maintain flammability certification documents including test plans, test reports, and compliance evidence
• Support certification activities by contributing to data packages for submission to regulators and OEMs
• Review and approve engineering drawings and design changes for compliance
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners (such as airframe manufacturers and regulatory bodies)
• Represent the company in meetings with customers, authorities, installers, and at project milestones
• Provide valuable input into the creation and continuous improvement of technical processes
• Maintain and develop documentation standards to support both ongoing projects and regulatory submissions

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

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
• Strong Pension scheme and life assurance
• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

Candidate skills & requirements

What You'll Bring

• A relevant degree (or equivalent qualification/experience) in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline
• Strong experience in documentation and technical writing within a technical, engineering, or regulated environment
• Familiarity with compliance standards and regulatory processes is desirable
• Excellent computer literacy, including MS Office tools
• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills, able to liaise at all levels
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• The ability to digest and translate complex technical requirements into clear, concise documentation

Desirable
• Experience with CAD systems and technical publication tools
• Previous exposure to aerospace or regulated industries
• Understanding of aircraft interior or flammability certification is a plus

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.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, Wales

City (-ies)

Requester

Estimated arrival date

30/10/2026

Number of position(s)

1