Engineering Project Lead - Electrical Certification

Preligens; Cwmbran; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Engineering Project Lead for their Cwmbran location, focused on electrical certification. The ideal candidate will develop project plans, manage supplier relationships, and ensure project deliverables are met. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering and have over 5 years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary, opportunities for career advancement, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Industry leading pension scheme

Private medical cover

Annual bonus up to 10%

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Qualified to a minimum degree in an engineering / electronic / technology field.
• Typically more than 5 years of experience in engineering or project management.
• Background in electrical engineering is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support Electrical Engineering for design and certification.
• Develop and track project plans to resolve issues.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure timely deliverables.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Degree in engineering / electronic / technology

Job description

Engineering Project Lead - Electrical Certification

Published 08.06.2025 | Company: Safran Seats | Job field: Project management | Location: Cwmbran, Wales, United Kingdom | Contract type: Permanent | Professional status: Professional, Engineer & Manager

Job Description

To support the Electrical Engineering function to fulfil its design, certification and integration obligations.

To develop effective electrical project plans, track progress, resolve problems, develop solutions and forecast test completion performance.

Coordinate with Electrical Teams, Suppliers and Management to address project issues, gather and analyse data to support the development of solutions and recommendations to solve problems, meeting schedule commitments and optimising performance.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Supplier Management
  • Project Deliverables
    • Samples
    • Documentation
    • Prototypes
    • Test Articles
  • Supplier Liaison between the Engineering, Purchasing and Programme Teams to ensure Purchase Orders and Commercial Agreements are managed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with Engineering Project Leads within the business assigned to Projects and Test to ensure that:
  • Resource Demands are understood and agreed with the Electrical Head of Functions
  • Electrical Activities are being coordinated and correctly prioritised, including:
    • Supplier Integration Testing
    • Breadboard Development
    • MOC7
    • Software Development
    • Qualification Testing
  • Risk Mitigation is being implemented within the IPT's
  • Level 3 Project Schedules are being maintained by the Electrical Teams and communicated to the Project Teams
  • Coordinate Change Management activities within the Electrical Teams, including:
    • Attendance / Presentation at Change Control Board (CCB) Meetings
    • Preparation of CCB forms when requested by Electrical Teams, including:
      • Electrical Design Team
      • Electrical Certification Team
      • Supplier
• Generate Key Performance Indicators for each Project including:
  • Documentation Performance
  • Design Maturity
  • Testing Performance
  • Integration Performance
• MER Gate adherence and status on behalf of the Electrical Teams

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Qualification: Qualified to a minimum degree in an engineering / electronic / technology field. Alternatively a HNC / HND or equivalent qualification within a related Engineering discipline with demonstrated experience in a related role.
• Experience: Typically having greater than 5 years of experience working in an Engineering Discipline or a Technical Project Management role.
• Experience: Background in Electrical aspects of Engineering, including an understanding of the basic principals.
• Experience: Previous experience managing multi-functional Teams including within a remote working setting.
• Knowledge: 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.
• Knowledge: Recognised qualification in Project Management (e.g. 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.
  • Being pro‑active and confident to work across multiple disciplines and with individuals at all levels within the business.
  • Hardworking and self‑reliant approach, being highly motivated and with a mindset of being an achiever. The individual should lead change with conviction.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

We want Safran Seats to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.

We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Seats an inclusive place to work.

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. Only candidates who successfully pass these checks will be considered for employment.

What We’ll Offer

• 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
• Up to 10% Annual Bonus
• 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

Company Information

Safran is an international high‑technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence 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. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defence industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats‑manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

Locate your future workplace

Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ

Cwmbran

Wales, United Kingdom