Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

In this role you will join Safran Landing Systems to develop and optimise CNC machining processes for complex aerospace components, focusing on MillTurn, 5-axis machining and turning. You will create and validate CAD/CAM programs, collaborate across Production, Quality and Engineering, and drive continuous improvement through process development and industrialisation. The position offers exposure to end-to-end manufacturing and a chance to shape world-class products within a global leader. You will work in a supportive, diverse environment that values initiative and development.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Early finish on a Friday
• 25 days of holiday + bank holidays
• Annual bonus and share scheme options
• Pension scheme with up to 8% matched contributions
• Onsite parking with EV chargers and facilities

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise CNC programs for MillTurn, 5-axis machining, and turning
• Support machining process development, tooling, and process improvements
• Prove out and troubleshoot CNC programs on the shop floor
• Investigate manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions
• Drive improvements in quality, productivity, cost, and delivery
• Support new product introduction and industrialisation activities
• Create and validate CAD/CAM programs using CATIA, HyperMILL, and Vericut
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams
• Provide technical support and mentoring to colleagues
• Maintain engineering documentation and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards

Key requirements

• CNC programming expertise in MillTurn, 5-axis machining, and turning
• CAD/CAM experience with CATIA, HyperMILL, and Vericut
• Strong machining, tooling, and process development knowledge
• Experience solving complex manufacturing challenges
• Knowledge of engineering drawings and tolerancing
• A continuous improvement mindset
• Engineering qualifications or equivalent industry experience

• Team collaboration
• Mentoring
• Problem-solving
• CNC programming (MillTurn, 5-axis, turning)
• CAD/CAM (CATIA, HyperMILL, Vericut)
• Machining process development

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