Project Manager (BC) - Transfer of Work M/F

Safran Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Seats Dubai seeks a Project Manager (BC) to lead the Transfer of Work of the Business Class seat product line into the Dubai site, acting as the industrial voice from transfer planning through to production ramp-up and series acceptance.

The role coordinates across Industrialization, Engineering, Methods, Production, Quality, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Training to ensure QCD commitments and a smooth transfer, with travel to sending and receiving sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Engineering Master’s degree or equivalent.
• Experience in production transfer / Transfer of Work (TOW) projects.
• Industrialization tools and methods (FMEA, PPAP, FAI).
• Good understanding of electro-mechanical assembly and seat actuation/electrical systems.
• Aerospace quality requirements (AS/EN 9100, EASA/FAA/GCAA, Part 21).
• Project planning and management (MS Project, PMI/Agile/Lean).
• 5 to 8 years' experience in industrial project management, ideally in aerospace or a demanding industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage the BC product line TOW schedule (milestones, deliverables, resources) in line with Safran procedures, APQP Methodology and program commitments.
• Coordinate the transfer of technology, know-how, tooling, and equipment from the sending site to the Dubai site.
• Manage the added technical complexity of Business Class seats, including electro-mechanical actuation systems, electrical harnessing, and IFE integration, in coordination with Engineering and specialist suppliers.
• Own QCD performance for the BC TOW project and report to Management and the Program Manager.
• Lead project review meetings (transfer gates, milestone reviews) and report to stakeholders.
• Identify and assess transfer risks; define and track corrective action plans.
• Oversee production readiness activities, including workstation setup, line balancing, and target takt time achievement for the BC product line.
• Coordinate industrial validation activities (FAI, PPAP) to confirm equivalence with the sending site's process and product.
• Ensure control of critical processes and compliance with aerospace certification requirements (Part 21, EASA/FAA/GCAA as applicable) throughout the transfer.
• Coordinate the training plan for local operators and technical staff with the Training Project Coordinator.
• Act as the interface between sites (Engineering, Methods, Production, Quality, Purchasing, and Supply Chain) throughout the project.
• Represent the BC TOW project in discussions with stakeholders.
• Capture lessons learned from the transfer and contribute to improving future TOW standards.

Skills

TOW experience

Industrial PM

PM tools

Aerospace quality

Electro-mech assembly

Education

Engineering Master’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Job description

Project Manager (BC) - Transfer of Work M/F

Fixed Term contract

15 months

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Full-time

The Project Manager leads the Transfer of Work (TOW) of the Business Class (BC) seat product line into the Safran Seats Dubai site, acting as the industrial voice for this product line from transfer planning through to production ramp-up and series acceptance. The scope of the role starts with the transfer planning of the BC product line and ends with stable series production at the Dubai site, meeting QCD commitments. You will coordinate the TOW project across Industrialization, Engineering, Methods, Production, Quality, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Training, as well as with the sending site's teams.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Define and manage the BC product line TOW schedule (milestones, deliverables, resources) in line with Safran procedures), APQP Methodology and program commitments.
• Coordinate the transfer of technology, know-how, tooling, and equipment from the sending site to the Dubai site.
• Manage the added technical complexity of Business Class seats, including electro-mechanical actuation systems, electrical harnessing, and In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) integration, in coordination with Engineering and specialist suppliers.
• Own QCD performance for the BC TOW project and report to Management and the Program Manager.
• Lead project review meetings (transfer gates, milestone reviews) and report to stakeholders.
• Identify and assess transfer risks; define and track corrective action plans.
• Oversee production readiness activities, including workstation setup, line balancing, and target takt time achievement for the BC product line.
• Coordinate industrial validation activities (FAI, PPAP) to confirm equivalence with the sending site's process and product.
• Ensure control of critical processes and compliance with aerospace certification requirements (Part 21, EASA/FAA/GCAA as applicable) throughout the transfer.
• Coordinate the training plan for local operators and technical staff with the Training Project Coordinator.
• Act as the interface between sites (Engineering, Methods, Production, Quality, Purchasing, and Supply Chain) throughout the project.
• Represent the BC TOW project in discussions with stakeholders.
• Capture lessons learned from the transfer and contribute to improving future TOW standards.

Given the added technical complexity of Business Class seats (electro-mechanical actuation, electrical systems, IFE integration), the ideal candidate combines strong industrial project management skills with a good understanding of electro-mechanical assembly. This position is based at the Safran Seats Dubai site, with travel to the sending/receiving sites required during the transfer phase.

Required Qualifications

• Engineering Master's degree, general or specialized (mechanical, electrical, industrialization, aerospace, manufacturing) or equivalent.
• Experience in production transfer / Transfer of Work (TOW) projects
• Industrialization tools and methods (FMEA, PPAP, FAI)
• Good understanding of electro-mechanical assembly and seat actuation/electrical systems
• Aerospace quality requirements (AS/EN 9100, EASA/FAA/GCAA, Part 21)
• Project planning and management (MS Project, PMI/Agile/Lean)
• 5 to 8 years' experience in industrial project management, ideally in aerospace or a demanding industrial environment