Project Engineer

Project Engineer
Safran Seats - Cwmbran (South Wales)
Hybrid

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.

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.
We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Engineering Project Management team as a Project Engineer at our Cwmbran site.

Safran Seats is an industry award winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customization, quality and industrial design.
At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world''s biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers. One day you could be liaising with one of the world''s largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands around the world!
In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.

About the role:
The main scope for this role is to provide technical support, work package collaboration, and project management across a range of Engineering projects.
You will be a key individual contributor and part of the Safran Seats GB Engineering Project Management office. You will be deployed to the projects in either Early Engagement, Delivery, Test and Prototyping, and/or Sustaining Production.
Some UK and international travel is to be anticipated, visiting Group companies, and suppliers (approx. 10% of role).

Key Responsibilities:
* Understand and facilitate Time Cost and Quality in the Product Development and/or R&T Lifecycle.
* Actively engage and develop in Project Governance and Methods and Tools to complete the project to the contractual and customer requirements.
* Manage stakeholders from multiple Engineering and non-Engineering disciplines to enable a successful project.
* Be able to manage change and requirements of product development.
* Comfortable with project management methods and tools to provide regular updates on progress and support needed to the Engineering management.
* Analyse and prioritise data and actions according to business needs.
* Contribute to contract, funding and commercial negotiations
* Supports the product engineering with the handover of technology and transition to the manufacturing process.
* Perform peer reviews of data, analysis and reports for other team members.
* Ensure product development is compliant to aircraft certification requirements utilising the expertise of the team.

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.
* A culture of excellence: join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.

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:

* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).
* Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.
* Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.
* Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme.
* 4 x Life Assurance.
* Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.
* Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme.
* Annual share save schemes.
* Option for hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
* Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools.
* Get involved in our corporate social responsibility activities from sustainability initiatives, charity and fundraising, volunteering days, or supporting STEM activities at local schools and colleges nurturing the next generation of talent.

Knowledge, Experience, Training and Qualifications
* Knowledge and background in project management, methods and tools.
* Knowledge about planning and influencing project results.
* Be self-reliant, hardworking, pro-active, motivated and an achiever.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing including verbal, and written presentations.
* Able to establish good working relationships across departments and
with customers.
* Be qualified with an accredited Degree or equivalent level in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical engineering or Materials Science field.
* Have knowledge in the design of software, electrical and electronic systems or Composite, plastic, and additive manufactured components.
* Have strong analytical and problem solving skills with a pragmatic hands on approach, including the use of appropriate data handling software.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Access).