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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Public

Principle Engineer

🏢 Safran • 📍 Burnley, England • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026
Salary Range
£36,000 - £41,245
£3,000 - £3,437 / mo

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Burnley, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Description du poste

To develop a One Safran approach to alignment of processes across the site, developing new training methodologies to support new and existing Engineers. Support the business on new opportunities and technological advances

Exigences du poste
  • Manufacturing Engineering experience from leading edge environments.
  • Good understanding of Composites & Assemblies manufacturing processes & techniques with a broad knowledge of metallic and composite materials.
  • Communication skills with a strong ability to coordinate and manage relationships with internal and external customers both in the UK and France.
  • Self driven, resourceful, independent whilst still working in a team environment, be target driven and be able to communicate at all levels of the business.
  • Good general aircraft knowledge and experience of civil A/C nacelle structures.
  • Knowledge of R&T work & Production experience.
  • Engineering Degree/Msc or equivalent experience.
  • Good experience of using / implementing Lean & Quality tools.
  • Good communication skills at all levels with the confidence/ability to challenge the status quo.
  • Innovative and creative in approach.
  • Motivated by doing a good job - takes a lessons learnt approach.
Spécificité du travail

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Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 76 800 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 15,3 milliards d'euros en 2021, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran s'engage dans des programmes de recherche et développement qui préservent les priorités environnementales de sa feuille de route d'innovation technologique.

Safran est classé 3ème meilleur employeur mondial dans son secteur par le magazine Forbes en 2021.

Safran Nacelles est un leader mondial des nacelles d'avions et un acteur de l'après-vente avec 23 000 équipements en services et 145 000 heures de vol par jour. La société est présente sur tous les segments du marché, des avions régionaux et d'affaires aux plus grands avions de ligne.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

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Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

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Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Aerospace & Defence

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Principle Engineer roles across Safran's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Aerospace & Defence.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £36,000 - £41,245 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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