Manufacturing Engineer (Assemblies) - 24 months FTC

  • Safran Aerosystems Services Uk Limited
  • Burnley, Lancashire
  • Mar 20, 2026
Contractor Manufacturing

Job Description

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 UAP Assembly Structure team as a Manufacturing Engineer (Assemblies) for a 24 months FTC at our Safran Nacelles Burnley site.

About Safran Nacelles:
Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long-range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. We were voted the 28rd best worldwide employer in 2022 by Forbes. Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employer in Burnley.

Your Role

You define, validate and support manufacturing processes to meet HSE, quality, cost and delivery targets, with a strong focus on people, innovation and continuous improvement.

Missions :
-Define and ensure compliant manufacturing processes
-Create and validate industrial documentation: SOPs, work instructions, control points, routes, BOMs, tooling requests, layouts
- Ensure process design meets QCD targets
-Provide technical support to internal and external suppliers
-Lead industrial validation activities and manage risks through PFMEA and SPC
-Drive improvement and lean projects, ensure ERP updates
- Participate in audits, rate readiness, capital investment reviews and structured problem solving (8D, DMAIC)
-Identify/escalate safety risks and contribute to UAP routines

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:

-37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm Finish on Fridays

-25 days' holiday + bank holidays (plus the option to buy an additional 5 days)

-10% employer pension contribution (5% employee contribution with the option to increase via salary exchange)

-Flex-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month

-4X life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme

-Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan

-Excellent training, education, and development schemes

-Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave

-Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the company

-Excellent on-site catering facilities providing subsidised hot and cold meals

-Corporate membership at the Crow Wood Hotel & Spa: Use of fitness suites, classes, pool & sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member.

-Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme: 24/7 mental health support, access to remote GP appointments, medical second options, and physiotherapy

-Cycle to work scheme, along with a range of flexible benefits chosen by you!


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.
Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.
Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.
A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.
Get involved:

We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

What You'll Bring
-Strong problem solving skills, including DMAIC, PFMEA and SPC
-Proficiency with engineering and industrial systems: ERP/MRP, PLM and CATIA
-Ability to create and maintain technical documentation (routings, BOMs, work instructions)
-Solid understanding of assembly and manufacturing methods

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.