Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

Published 08.06.2025

Company :
Safran Seats Job field :
Electrical and mechatronics Location :
Cwmbran , Wales , United Kingdom Contract type :
Permanent Contract duration :
Full-time Professional status :
Professional, Engineer & Manager

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Published 08.06.2025

Job Description

Job Summary
Electrical Design Engineer with a thorough understanding of all aspects of electrical design, working within
the aerospace industry.
Scope of Responsibilities
Based in Cwmbran, South Wales, working as part of the Electrical Design Department. Responsible for
producing electrical installation models and detail drawings. Using various software packages for new
product and platform designs that meet company, regulatory and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities and Duties
3D harness design, electrical schematics and block diagrams
Responsible for the design and integration of electrical systems within aircraft seats to comply with
company, regulatory and customer requirements
Generating 2D/3D electrical installation and systems designs using CATIA V5 and PLM software.
Participate in Design Reviews throughout each phase of the New Product Introduction process
Design engineers will be expected to communicate effectively and professionally with customers,
suppliers & OEM's
Ensure the successful integration of each design element within the product as a whole
Participate in the validation of the product (using such methods as prototyping, test, etc)
Follow and contribute to the development of the Best Practice guidelines
From time to time, Design engineers must be prepared to undertake tasks outside of their normal
duties as requested by their immediate supervisors

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Experience, Training and Qualifications
Ideally qualified to a minimum of a degree in an Electrical Engineering field.
Alternatively, a HNC / HND or an equivalent qualification as part of an
Electrical Apprenticeship with demonstrated post qualification experience
gained within a technical role.
Essential
Proven experience working in an Electrical Design role
Desirable
Experience using 3D CAD & AutoCAD electrical software packages or
equivalent Essential
The applicant should have an understanding of the effective application of
tolerances and a working knowledge of manufacturing processes, as well as
OEM installation requirements.
Essential
Experience working with Boeing and Airbus specifications for electrical
equipment installation. Desirable
A working knowledge of the various methods of manufacture and test of
electrical and electronic Components Desirable
Ability to read design drawings and specifications
Essential
Experience in new model introduction Desirable

Competencies, Behaviours and Skills
Good communicator liaising with customers/airframers/suppliers and
integrated programme team on a daily basis
Essential
Required to hold a full U.K. Driving License and Passport, as some UK and
overseas travel may be required Desirable

We want Safran Seats to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.

We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Seats an inclusive place to work.
This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks. While having unspent convictions may not necessarily prevent you from being employed, you are required to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. Only candidates who successfully pass these checks will be considered for employment.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

What We'll Offer

• As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

• Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.

• Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.

• Access to salary sacrifice…