We are looking for a Senior Design Engineer to be based at our customer site at Gloucester on a full time basis (37 hours), with a potential for 2 days a week from home. DBS check might be required. The anticipated start date for the position is 01/05/2026. It's a one year fixed term contract for a start and may be extended.As a Senior Design Engineer, you will be required to:Design and detail efficient landing gear systems for civil and military aircraft to meet demanding customer requirementsSupport the design and manufacturing of the landing gear systemsLead innovative mechanical design projects and ensuring robust, reliable, and cost-effective solutions across the product lifecyclePlay a key role from concept design to detail design, configuration and technical documentation, and active collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure customer requirements and industry standards are metKey responsibilitiesSupport all aspects of concept to detail design throughout the life cycle of our landing gear programmesSupport all aspects of product configurationEnsure accuracy and compliance with Safran’s configuration management processesUse of up-to-date technology including computer based programmes and systems: CAD (CATIA V5 preferred), 3D Modelling, 2D Draughting, data management systemsDesign to meet exacting customer requirements and industry standardsPrepare and deliver technical presentations to customers and stakeholdersInterface closely with team members, chief engineers, programme management, manufacturing and colleagues at other Safran sitesWork closely with manufacturing to reduce non-conformances on products and facilitate manufacturabilityLiaise with other sites to assist with the offload of packages of workParticipate in design verification activities, including working towards design check signatory statusMentor / coach junior team members to promote knowledge transfer and upskilling within the team.Comply with industry standards, regulations & qualification requirementESSENTIAL:Degree in relevant Engineering disciplineGood knowledge of design and manufacturing processes, preferably related to the aerospace industryFully conversant with traditional and computerised design and analysis methodsProficient in CAD (CATIA V5 preferred), general computer literacy (Microsoft Office), and configuration managementStrong verbal and written communication skillsAdherence to Safran’s Code of Conduct, HSE, ESG principles, and data privacy requirementsProactive problem-solving and contribution to continuous improvement in design and manufacturing processesDESIRABLE:Previous aerospace experienceWork package ownership experienceGD&T trainingGood knowledge of aerospace materials and manufacturing processesIF THE EMPLOYED ROUTE IS CHOSEN:Early finish on a Friday (midday)5 weeks holiday per year plus statutory bank holidaysPersonal pension scheme whereby 5% contribution from employee and 8% from employer plus salary sacrificeDeath in service life insurance — covering up to 4x annual basic salary in the event of death in servicePEGI Share SchemeCareer development within Safran GroupTraining & development are a focusOnsite canteenIF THE CONTRACTOR ROUTE IS CHOSEN:Early finish on a Friday (midday)Onsite canteen #J-18808-Ljbffr