Safran Group

Position description

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Materials and processes - Materials and process engineering

Job title

Materials Engineer M/F

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Materials Engineer

Safran Landing Systems – Gloucester (UK)

Hybrid

Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.

Are you ready to contribute to ambitious projects and create a positive impact in the aerospace industry? At Safran, you'll work with the brightest minds and best technologies, building valuable experience and joining an innovative, supportive team.

Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; OEM Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).

As a partner to 30 airframers working in the fields of commercial, regional, business and military transport, the company provides support to 27,000 aircraft completing more than 54,000 landings a day.

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 Materials & Processes Laboratory team as a Materials Engineer at our Gloucester site.

About the role:

The Materials & Processes Laboratory team based in Gloucester provides Materials & Process expertise on a wide variety of subjects and supports a broad range of internal customers. As well as supporting activities at a site level, the Gloucester Laboratory team work closely with other Materials & Processes Laboratories within Safran Landing Systems worldwide.

This Materials Engineer role will require involvement in a broad range of laboratory duties with a focus on forensic investigation of landing gear parts. There will be scope to expand the range of activities to include supplier quality monitoring, support to special processes, mechanical testing and supporting R&T activity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead forensic investigation of landing gear parts.
• Involvement in laboratory tasks relating to raw material suppliers, forgers and foundries.
• Support special process departments, including surface treatments and non-destructive testing.
• Undertake a variety of mechanical tests to support supplier developments, R&T and to resolve production issues.
• Contribute to department and company improvements.
• Undertake reviews of procedures and participate in the development of materials and process specifications.
• Support the team with HSE initiatives.
• Deliver internal materials and processes training.

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

Why work at 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.

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 ambassador, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

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
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
• Pension (matched up to 8%) and life assurance
• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

Candidate skills & requirements

What you'll bring:

• Degree in metallurgy or materials engineering/ science, although candidates from other science and engineering disciplines will be considered, depending on prior work experience.
• Understand degradation and failure mechanisms applicable to engineering materials.
• Exposure to fracture surface analysis, including both optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy.
• Previous experience of working in a materials laboratory environment, preferably within the aerospace sector.
• Hands-on experience of metallographic preparation, microscopy and materials testing.
• Knowledge of metallurgy, particularly with respect to steels, titanium and aluminium alloys and their associated non-destructive testing techniques.
• Broad understanding of the fabrication process used to manufacture landing gear components.
• Knowledge of surface treatments and protection systems used on landing gear structures.
• Ability to understand and interpret specifications relating to materials and processes.
• Ability to write accurate and detailed technical reports and other types of technical documentation.
• Ability to effectively communicate and convey technical information to both internal and external customers.
• Flexible and be prepared to undertake a range of duties to assist engineering, special processes and the supply chain department.

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.

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 Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft, as well as helicopters. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands thanks to our products?

Looking to grow in a stimulating, supportive, and people-focused company? Above all, we are seeking creative and committed individuals—so come and join our 8,000 passionate employees!

Reference

2026-173777

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