Engineering Project Lead

Safran; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company in Cwmbran, Wales is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to oversee project execution, manage risks, and coordinate with customers. The ideal candidate should hold an HNC/HND or degree in Engineering with significant experience in technical project management. This role offers hybrid work options and benefits including a leading pension scheme and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Industry leading pension scheme

Private medical cover

Access to salary sacrifice benefits

Enhanced family friendly policies

Career advancement opportunities

Corporate social responsibility activities

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of experience in Engineering or Technical Project Management.
• Experience in managing multi-functional teams, preferably in a remote setting.
• Understanding of the certification framework relevant to Aircraft Interiors.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective engineering project plans and track progress.
• Coordinate across functional teams and manage project risks.
• Liaise with customers to present technical solutions.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Technical planning

Risk management

Communication

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering or Engineering Degree in Aerospace

Job description

The purpose of this role is 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 analyze data to support the development of solutions and recommendations to solve problems, meeting schedule commitments and optimizing 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). Your key responsibilities include:

• Support the IPT in identifying project risk, mitigation actions, and contingency plans
• Support the development of project plans, schedules, and budgets
• Track progress of Project Tasks across multi-functional Engineering Teams
• Resolve schedule conflict and develop technical solutions with inputs from the Technical Functional teams, ensuring high levels of quality of technical deliverables
• Provide a clear project status both internally and to the Customer
• Track performance against budget for NRC and RC P4
• Ensure effective management of Large Work Packages across the group Business Units or with Partners
• Liaise with the Customer to present technical solutions and their impact on programme schedule
• Collate inputs to generate and maintain customer Product Specifications and create and maintain coherent Work Breakdown Structures
• Manage technical requirements relevant to your Project scope, through a Systems Engineering approach, and track technical changes
• Participate in Design Reviews throughout each phase of the New Product Introduction process
• Deliver the Engineering requirements in support of the business gated processes (MER, PROMPT, PLS)

This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks. While having unspent convictions may not necessarily prevent you from being employed, you are required to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process.

What We'll Offer: As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:

• 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

Requirements: HNC/HND within a related Engineering discipline, or an Engineering Degree within an Aerospace related discipline. Typically having greater than 5 years of experience working in an Engineering Discipline or a Technical Project Management role. Previous experience managing multi-functional Teams including within a remote working setting. A good understanding of the certification framework within which the work is undertaken, preferably with some knowledge of Aircraft Interiors.

About Safran: 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.