Manufacturing Engineer - Composites

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.

Safran Nacelles designs, integrates, supports and provides aftermarket services for aircraft nacelles. The company is a world leader in the market for commercial aircraft with more than 100 seats, business jets and regional aircraft. At the forefront of technology, Safran Nacelles develops increasingly integrated, aerodynamic and lightweight nacelles with advanced acoustic treatments, helping to reduce aircraft CO₂ and noise emissions.
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Domain Production Job  field / Job profile

Industrial engineering
- Composite processes engineering

Job title

Manufacturing Engineer
- Composites

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

About Safran Nacelles Safran Nacelles is a global leader in aircraft engine nacelle systems. Our products and services equip every major type of aircraft—regional, business, short, medium, and long-range commercial jets. Our expertise spans nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance, and aftermarket services. The Burnley site is one of the largest private sector employers in the area, employing nearly 700 people and playing a key role in global aerospace innovation.

Job description

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Safran Nacelles, you will define, validate, and support the manufacturing process from engineering definition to production, ensuring requirements for Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), quality, cost, and delivery are met, with a focus on both people and innovation.

Main Activities
- Define manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with specifications and One Safran standards
- Design manufacturing processes with Takt/Flow philosophy and ergonomic risk reduction
- Create and validate SOPs, work instructions, quality control points, inspection methods, and authority approvals
- Develop routes, BOMs, master layouts, tooling requests, data sheets, production support drawings, tooling definitions, and CAM/NC data
- Ensure process design meets targets for quality, cost, and delivery
- Provide technical guidance to internal and external suppliers
- Plan, drive, and coordinate industrial product validation activities
- Manage stakeholder relations within programmes, supporting Health & Safety, Digitalisation, and Environmental initiatives
- Represent manufacturing engineering with customers, alongside the Industrial Programme Manager
- Establish global manufacturing process concepts, participate in selection of plant and equipment, and prepare factory layouts
- Manage engineering risk using PFMEA and SPC to ensure sustainable and repeatable processes
- Drive and deliver projects within the role's scope
- Provide line/process support for product flow, ensuring commitments are met
- Lead lean projects, ensuring improvements are integrated into ERP systems
- Participate in governance meetings, QRQC, audits, rate readiness/capital investment exercises, and structured problem-solving (8D, DMAIC)- Identify and escalate any risks related to product or people safety, using company tools and processes
- Take personal accountability for continuous professional development

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)Employee Benefits Include:

- 37-hour working week over 4.5 days, with 1pm finish on Fridays (role dependent)- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, option to buy 5 more days- 10% employer pension contribution (5% employee, with salary exchange options)- Flex-time scheme for additional time off (role dependent)- 4x life…