Engineering Project Lead

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 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Seats est l'un des principaux fabricants mondiaux de sièges d'avion, tant pour l'équipage que pour les passagers. 1 million de sièges d'avion fabriqués par Safran Seats sont actuellement en service dans les flottes aériennes du monde entier.

Mission description

Job Summary To develop effective engineering project plans, track progress, resolve problems, develop solutions and forecast project and product cost performance. Coordinate with other functional units, identify and address project issues, gather and analyse data to support the development of solutions and recommendations to solve problems, meeting schedule commitments and optimising performance. Scope of Responsibilities You act within a small team of peers and do not have direct responsibility for any staff. You have the ability to manage across a functional matrix structure within the Technical Domain of the business. Your responsibility is focused on effective planning and execution of Engineering projects to meet or exceed the agreed performance metrics. You are considered the Technical focal point for the project under your responsibility, across the entire business and also Customer and Airframer facing. The role is based in Cwmbran, Wales and occasional travel will be required including to international locations (suppliers, customers, other Safran sites). Key Responsibilities and Duties Your key responsibilities include: ? You support the IPT in Identifying project risk, mitigation actions and contingency plans ? You support the development of project plans, schedules and budgets ? You track progress of Project Tasks across multi-functional Engineering Teams ? You resolve schedule conflict and develop technical solutions with inputs from the Technical Functional teams, ensuring high levels of quality of technical deliverables ? You are able to provide a clear project status both internally and to the Customer ? You are responsible to track performance against budget for NRC and RC You may be responsible to ensure effective management of Large Work Packages across the group Business Units or with Partners ? You may liaise with the Customer to present technical solutions and their impact on Programme schedule ? You collate inputs to generate and maintain customer Product Specifications and are responsible to create and maintain coherent Work Breakdown Structures ? You manage technical requirements relevant to your Project scope, through a Systems Engineering approach and you are responsible to track technical changes ? You are responsible to participate in Design Reviews throughout each phase of the New Product Introduction process ? You are responsible to deliver the Engineering requirements in support of the business gated processes (MER, PROMPT, PLS)

Knowledge, Experience, Training and Qualifications HNC/HND within a related Engineering discipline Essential Engineering Degree within an Aerospace related discipline Desirable Typically having greater than 5 years of experience working in an Engineering Discipline or a Technical Project Management role Desirable Previous experience managing multi-functional Teams including within a remote working setting Essential A good understanding of the certification framework within which the work is undertaken, preferably with some knowledge of Aircraft Interiors Desirable An awareness of configuration management principles and change management processes Essential Experienced in preparation of business cases or bids for new programmes including Technical specification preparation Desirable Understanding of financial management within a new product development environment, dealing with different categories of costs that are both internal and external to the business Essential Product development and associated processes ? Systems Engineering (Requirements Engineering, MBSE, Functional design) ? Mechanical, electrical and systems design ? DFMEA, PFMEA Desirable Recognised qualification in Project Management (eg. PRINCE2, APMP or PMQ) Desirable Competencies, Behaviours and Skills Ability to lead and influence a multi-functional team in a transversal management structure i.e. without direct line management responsibility Essential Being pro-active and confident to work across multiple disciplines and with individuals at all levels within the business Essential Hardworking and self-reliant approach, being highly motivated and with a mindset of being an achiever. The individual should lead change with conviction Essential A high level of analytical skills is required to develop and propose the best solutions to complex problems encountered in the context of a new product development project Essential High level of proven interpersonal skills, being a competent communicator, practicing active listening and able to establish good working relationships across a broad spectrum of departments within the business and also with external stakeholders including customers, partners and suppliers Essential Able to take in a high amount of information, process it and provide clear information in a way that's understandable to a wide range of people with different skills and backgrounds Essential Being at ease communicating with Executives and Senior Executives Desirable