Lead Electrical Engineer

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

Are you interested in working at the business end of Aerospace, where airline brand meets innovative passenger experience? Then your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, an industry award winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customization, quality and industrial design.

At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers. One day you could be liaising with one of the world's largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands around the world!

In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.

Scope of Responsibilities;

The Lead Electrical Engineer is seen as a planning and coordination authority, through knowledge, experience and exposure to high complexity category programmes. Provide input and support to Project Chief Engineers.

Key Responsibilities and Duties;

• Planning and coordination of all design activities to ensure on time delivery.
• Provide support to Program chief engineers.
• Participate in all MER/Technical Audits
• Develop tools, processes and methods for delivery of design deliverables for project deadlines
• Reporting/forecasting of status and updating of KPI.
• Support ITCM, PDR and CDR when required.
• Audit Design engineering deliverables.
• Manage regular governance meetings to assign team tasks.

Knowledge, Experience, Training and Qualifications

Experienced in leading and developing others, managing workload and resources across multiple programmes concurrently, ideally within the Aerospace industry. Experienced in developing a robust process to monitor team productivity on a regular basis.

Qualified to a minimum of degree in a Mechanical / Aerospace / Structural Engineering field.

Alternatively a HNC/HND or an equivalent qualification in Mechanical / Aerospace / Structural Engineering field, with extensive experience in mechanical systems design, developing concept and detailing engineering solutions.

Significant experience gained in project leadership capacity through a full programme lifecycle.

Highly Proficient with experience in Catia and PLM.

Strong ability to plan and schedule design activities across multiple design modules.

Competencies, Behaviours and Skills

Effective communication skills. Able to clearly define expectations and gain understanding. Strong Problem Solving Ability to support on complex programmes. Good leadership skills to engage and motivate others. Ability to advise and influence across functions.

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 are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible and inclusive. As part of our commitment with Disability Confident Employers, we may offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Let us know if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application.