Weights Engineer

Safran

. Define product weight targets in support of product conception .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeCwmbran • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in weights analysis and product design within the aerospace sector, utilizing CATIA V5 and hand calculations with Excel or Mathcad. Capable of preparing technical reports and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to drive weight reduction initiatives.

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Weights AnalysisCATIA V5Aerospace Cabin Interior SystemsHand CalculationsDesign Engineering

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Hard Skills

Weights Analysis StandardsHand CalculationsCATIA V5Microsoft ExcelMathcadGD&TAerospace Composite MaterialsMetallic MaterialsStress PrinciplesTechnical Report Preparation

Soft Skills

Customer FocusedOrganizational SkillsPlanning SkillsEffective CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Smarteam

Certifications & Qualifications

2:1 Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Structural EngineeringHND/HNC Qualifications

Industry Keywords

AerospaceAutomotiveRail SectorWeight ReductionRegulatory Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define product weight targets in support of product conception
Define product sub-assembly weight targets to enable a weight-driven product design process
Prepare and review weights data for product conception and early development using hand calculations with Excel or Mathcad
Prepare and review weights data for detailed product development and design modifications through interrogation of CATIA V5 CAD
Drive physical weighing of parts and use physical weight data as early as possible to increase weights-data confidence
Manage own work and liaise with senior weights and project team members to complete tasks on time and to requirements
Identify weight issues and assist with weight-reduction opportunities and subsequent weight-reduction activities
Prepare and review weights reports in accordance with the weights plan
Prepare and review weights reduction plans when required
Liaise with Design, Certification, Stress, external suppliers, customers, airframers, and regulatory bodies
Support Safran Engineering Services’ UK aerospace cabin interior activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree or equivalent in Mechanical / Aerospace / Structural Engineering, or HND/HNC qualifications
Minimum 3 years’ experience within Aerospace / Automotive / Rail sector, preferably in Design of composites and/or metallic components
Excellent knowledge of Aerospace Cabin Interior Systems (Galleys, Seats,..)
Excellent knowledge of CATIA V5 for weights analysis
Proficiency in weights analysis standards, hand calculations using Microsoft Excel and/or Mathcad
Awareness of A/C industry standards, regulations and qualification requirements
Experience with Design Engineering competencies, behaviours and skills, including organisational and planning skills to meet deadlines
Customer focused/Ability to establish credibility with internal and external customers
Ability to prepare and review concise technical reports and presentations
Ability to work effectively within an integrated project team
Excellent spoken and written English
Right To Work in the UK; sponsorship is not offered for this role
Advantageous: Experience with GD&T (tolerance stack up)
Advantageous: Good experience of aerospace Composite (honeycomb) /Metallic materials and manufacturing processes
Advantageous: Understanding of stress principles
Advantageous: Knowledge of Smarteam

Benefits

Comp & perks

185 hours holiday per year plus statutory bank holidays
Personal pension scheme whereby 5% contribution from employee and 8% from employer plus salary sacrifice
Death in service life insurance – covering up to 4x annual basic salary in the event of death in service
PEGI Share Scheme
Hybrid working - 2-3 days a week in Cwmbran, 2-3 from home
Onsite Canteen
Career development within Safran Group
Training & development are a focus