Flammability Certification Engineer

Location: Wales

Safran

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,

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 (option to buy/sell)

* Strong Pension scheme and life assurance

* Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring

* Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers

* Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Certification team as a Flammability Certification Engineer at our Safran Seats site in Cwmbran

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

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