Manufacturing Engineer; NPI M​/F

Position: Manufacturing Engineer (NPI) M/F
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.

Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.

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:

-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

Safran - Here, we craft excellence together.
At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Manufacturing Engineering team as a Manufacturing Engineer - NPI at our Banbury site.

Your Role

In this exciting role, as a NPI Manufacturing Engineer you will be fundamental to the development of new composite products and processes in a highly challenging and fast-paced environment.
You will bring new products to our customers helping to move the world forward.
The role is critical to delivering new products with manufacturing readiness to support business strategic growth timing.
You will be offered the opportunity to learn and develop cutting edge composite manufacturing techniques and impact design solutions that will be deployed on existing and future aircraft platforms.

In this role you will:
-Significantly contribute to the product maturity development of composite components
-Drive New Product Introduction (NPI) activities
-Deliver Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) progression for key composite technology projects
-Drive process innovation and improvement
-Design and develop tooling, Jigs & Fixturing of varying complexity to facilitate the development of new parts and manufacturing methods
-Create detailed CAD models and drawings for parts and tooling, following change management best practice.
-Specify, source, install and commission CAPEX equipment, working with internal and external suppliers.
-Lead PFMEA activities
-Author new and revised standard operating process documentation in line with company process
-Author manufacturing tools and lessons learned based on development project findings
-Provide reports and documentation necessary to show manufacturing efforts
-Clearly communicate actions and progress of technical tasks in hand
-Utilise best practice and industry recognised techniques to conduct effective root

Here, we craft excellence together.
If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.

Why Safran?

* A global presence:
Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
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