Engineering Project Lead - Electrical Certification

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced individual to support the Electrical Engineering function. The role focuses on project management, supplier coordination, and integrating solutions for technical projects. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and over 5 years of experience in an engineering or technical project management role. Competitive benefits include a strong pension scheme, holiday entitlement, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Industry leading pension scheme

Private medical cover

Annual bonus up to 10%

Enhanced family friendly policies

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an Engineering discipline or Technical Project Management role.
• Experience managing multi-functional teams, including remote working.
• Understanding of financial management within development environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Electrical Teams and Suppliers for project issues.
• Attend and present at Change Control Board meetings.
• Generate Key Performance Indicators for each project.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Degree in Engineering / Electronic / Technology

HNC / HND in related Engineering discipline

Tools

Project Management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, APMP)

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 :
• 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

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

Candidate Skills & Requirements

• Qualification: Qualified to a minimum of a 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.
• Essential Experience: Typically having greater than 5 years of experience working in an Engineering Discipline or a Technical Project Management role.
• Essential Experience: Background in Electrical aspects of Engineering, including an understanding of the basic principals.
• Essential Experience: Previous experience managing multi-functional Teams including within a remote working setting.
• Desirable 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.
• Essential Knowledge: Recognised qualification in Project Management (eg. 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.
• Essential: Being pro‑active and confident to work across multiple disciplines and with individuals at all levels within the business.
• Essential: Hardworking and self‑reliant approach, being highly motivated and with a mindset of being an achiever.
• Essential: The individual should lead change with conviction.
• Essential: A high level of analytical skills is required to develop and propose the best solutions to complex problems encountered in new product development project.
• Essential: High level of proven interpersonal skills, being a competent communicator.