OneMain Financial Jobs

Flammability Certification Engineer

Vacancy details

General information

Entity

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.

Reference

2026-177674

Position description

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Architecture and systems engineering - Airworthiness

Job title

Flammability Certification Engineer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

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

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

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

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.

Candidate skills & requirements

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

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.

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.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, Wales

City (-ies)

Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ Cwmbran