Safran UK
Llantarnam, Gwent
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world. Design Geometer Cwmbran, South Wales Permanent Initially on site, Hybrid 3 days on site after c.6months Skills: Industrial Design, Geometry, Rhino 3D, CAD, Surfaces, Rhinoceros 3D, Surface modelling, Rendering, Adobe, Illustrator, Creative Suite, Dimensioning, Dimensions, 3D Designer, Geometric, 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 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 Architecture & Preliminary Projects team as a Design Geometer at our Safran Seats site in Cmwbran. Your Role As Design Geometer at Safran Seats, you'll play a critical role in our Architecture & Preliminary Projects team, supporting design convergence by defining optimal geometric solutions for our industry-leading aircraft seats. You'll ensure immaculate surface quality, apply Perceived Quality standards, and bridge industrial feasibility with cutting-edge design. Collaborating closely with colleagues across design, perceived quality, and engineering, you will align the geometrical intent with manufacturing processes and deliver products recognised for their refinement and innovation. You will: Define and maintain the geometric plan and style shapes plan for new products using Rhino3D and CATIA V5. Optimise gaps and flushness by balancing design intent with manufacturing feasibility. Collaborate with our Perceived Quality and Industrial Design teams to ensure surfaces, volumes, and cosmetic details meet the highest standards. Support all stages of design, from early sketches to finished products in-service, updating feedback and contributing to interface and assembly solutions. Present your progress, align on deliverables, and help drive innovation in comfort, sustainability, and excellence. What You'll Bring Essential: Higher education in engineering, industrial design or 3D modelling. Professional experience as a 3D Modeler or similar Expertise in Rhino3D; advanced surfacing and digital modelling skills. Strong understanding of product design, ergonomics, and perceived quality. Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities. Desirable: CATIA V5, rendering (e.g. Blender) and Adobe Creative Suite skillsets. Experience in aerospace or automotive industries, or industrial environments. Knowledge of mechanical design, ergonomics, material/colour applications. 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.
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world. Design Geometer Cwmbran, South Wales Permanent Initially on site, Hybrid 3 days on site after c.6months Skills: Industrial Design, Geometry, Rhino 3D, CAD, Surfaces, Rhinoceros 3D, Surface modelling, Rendering, Adobe, Illustrator, Creative Suite, Dimensioning, Dimensions, 3D Designer, Geometric, 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 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 Architecture & Preliminary Projects team as a Design Geometer at our Safran Seats site in Cmwbran. Your Role As Design Geometer at Safran Seats, you'll play a critical role in our Architecture & Preliminary Projects team, supporting design convergence by defining optimal geometric solutions for our industry-leading aircraft seats. You'll ensure immaculate surface quality, apply Perceived Quality standards, and bridge industrial feasibility with cutting-edge design. Collaborating closely with colleagues across design, perceived quality, and engineering, you will align the geometrical intent with manufacturing processes and deliver products recognised for their refinement and innovation. You will: Define and maintain the geometric plan and style shapes plan for new products using Rhino3D and CATIA V5. Optimise gaps and flushness by balancing design intent with manufacturing feasibility. Collaborate with our Perceived Quality and Industrial Design teams to ensure surfaces, volumes, and cosmetic details meet the highest standards. Support all stages of design, from early sketches to finished products in-service, updating feedback and contributing to interface and assembly solutions. Present your progress, align on deliverables, and help drive innovation in comfort, sustainability, and excellence. What You'll Bring Essential: Higher education in engineering, industrial design or 3D modelling. Professional experience as a 3D Modeler or similar Expertise in Rhino3D; advanced surfacing and digital modelling skills. Strong understanding of product design, ergonomics, and perceived quality. Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities. Desirable: CATIA V5, rendering (e.g. Blender) and Adobe Creative Suite skillsets. Experience in aerospace or automotive industries, or industrial environments. Knowledge of mechanical design, ergonomics, material/colour applications. 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.
