Aerospace Electrical Engineering Lead

Safran; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Seats in the UK develops and manufactures First and Business Class seating solutions for wide body aircraft. The Lead Electrical Engineer guides design activities, coordinating multiple programmes and providing oversight to engineers in Cwmbran and Newport.

The role requires a strong track record in aerospace design leadership, planning, and delivering complex assemblies. Proficiency in CATIA and PLM is essential, with a degree in mechanical/aerospace/structural engineering or an

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent (Mechanical/Aerospace/Structural).
• Experience leading multiple programmes and coordinating design teams.
• Proficiency in CATIA and PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all design activities to ensure on-time delivery.
• Provide support to Program Chief Engineers.
• Participate in MER/Technical Audits.
• Develop tools, processes and methods for design deliverables.
• Report/forecast status and KPIs.
• Support ITCM, PDR and CDR.
• Audit Design engineering deliverables.
• Manage governance meetings and assign tasks.

Skills

Project planning

Leadership

Design coordination

Risk management

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Structural Eng

HNC/HND in Mechanical/Aerospace/Structural Eng

Tools

CATIA

PLM

Job description

Safran Seats in the UK develops and manufactures First and Business Class seating solutions for wide body aircraft. The Lead Electrical Engineer guides design activities, coordinating multiple programmes and providing oversight to engineers in Cwmbran and Newport.

The role requires a strong track record in aerospace design leadership, planning, and delivering complex assemblies. Proficiency in CATIA and PLM is essential, with a degree in mechanical/aerospace/structural engineering or an