Engineering Project Lead

Safran S.A.; Cwmbran; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension with salary sacrifice

Private medical cover

Digital GP & rapid access Physio

Life Assurance

Cycle to work

Annual share save

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Safran Seats in Cwmbran, Wales is seeking an Engineering Project Lead to steer technical delivery from proposal to service entry. You will lead engineering activities, align with programme and manufacturing teams, and ensure products meet requirements while balancing quality, cost and schedule.

The role requires an Engineering degree (Aerospace or Mechanical), strong technical leadership, and excellent communication with customers and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical or related).
• Experience in aerospace/defence manufacturing desirable; other sectors acceptable.
• Strong understanding of product development lifecycle.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering activities to deliver project objectives.
• Support project planning: schedules, budgets, risks and mitigations.
• Monitor progress across multidisciplinary teams and resolve challenges.
• Provide regular project status updates to stakeholders and customers.
• Manage technical requirements, specs and engineering changes.
• Contribute to design reviews and key milestones.

Skills

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree (Aerospace/Mechanical)

Job description

Published 08.06.2026Company : Safran Seats Job field : Project management Location : Cwmbran , Wales , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager# 2026-185135Published 08.06.2026Job DescriptionEngineering Project LeadCwmbranHybridLooking 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 work4 x Life AssuranceInteractive 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 programmeAnnual share save schemes.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.Your RoleAs Engineering Project Lead, you will provide technical leadership throughout the product lifecycle, from initial customer proposals through to product launch and entry into service. Working closely with engineering, programme and manufacturing teams, you will ensure products meet technical requirements while delivering against quality, cost and schedule targets.You will play a key role in guiding technical decisions, managing engineering activities, and ensuring the final product meets customer expectations and regulatory standards. This is a highly collaborative position, bringing together a range of specialist teams to deliver successful project outcomes.Responsibilities:Lead and coordinate engineering activities to ensure successful delivery of project objectives.Support project planning, including schedules, budgets, risks, and mitigation activities.Monitor progress across multidisciplinary teams and help resolve technical and project challenges.Provide clear and regular project status updates to internal stakeholders and customers.Manage technical requirements, specifications, and engineering changes throughout the project lifecycle.Contribute to design reviews and key project milestones, ensuring high-quality technical deliverables.Work closely with customers, partners, and internal teams to develop effective technical solutions and achieve programme commitments.Job RequirementsWhat You'll BringDegree qualified in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical or related discipline).Preferrable experience within aerospace or defence manufacturing environments but could also come from automotive or pharmaceutical industries.Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle.Demonstrated technical leadership and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Ability to deliver technical solutions while balancing quality, cost and schedule requirements.Get involved:We have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, today.But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)Why 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. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.Company InformationSafran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.Locate your future workplaceLlantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQCwmbranWales United Kingdom