One PLM Data Transfer Engineer

Safran; Slough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish Fridays

Annual bonus

Holidays and buy/sell option

Pension

Income protection

Life assurance 8 x Salary

Health cash plan

Gainshare bonus

Job summary

Safran Electrical Components in the UK seeks a PLM Data Transfer Engineer to lead the migration of legacy product data into the PLM system. You will own the data migration work package, ensuring accurate transfer, validation and accessibility within the new environment.

You will manage data preparation, cleansing, mapping and validation across CAD models, drawings, PDFs and spreadsheets, collaborating with engineering and programme stakeholders, and travel within the UK, France and abroad as

Qualifications

• Experience with product data migration, data management, or PLM environments.
• Knowledge of CAD data, engineering drawings, and associated databases.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Basic scripting and automation skills.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the migration of legacy and in-production data into the PLM system.
• Assess, extract, cleanse, validate, and prepare data for migration.
• Collaborate with Safran PLM teams across sites to support data transfer.
• Ensure data preparation activities comply with standards and procedures.
• Develop, harmonise, and improve data modelling and migration methodologies.
• Create and maintain procedures and documentation.
• Organise and support training related to migration tools and processes.
• Monitor and report project progress with dashboards and updates.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Maintain project plans and schedules.

Skills

Data migration

PLM systems

CAD data understanding

Excel

Power BI

Scripting basics

Analytical thinking

Communication

Documentation

Education

Degree in Data/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3DEXPERIENCE/ENOVIA

Teamcenter

Windchill

Job description

Safran 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.

As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions.

PLM Data Transfer Engineer

Slough, Berkshire

18 Month Fixed Term Contract

£ Competitive

Safran - Here, we craft excellence together.

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.

• Early finish on Fridays
• Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
• Pension
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance 8 x Salary
• Health Cash Plan
• Gainshare bonus

Your Role

The Data Transfer Engineer is responsible for leading and delivering the migration of legacy product data into Safran Electrical Components' Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. This role takes ownership of the complete data migration work package, ensuring that engineering data is accurately transferred, validated, and made available within the new PLM environment.

The migration scope includes a variety of legacy product data, such as 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, PDF documents, Microsoft Word files, and Excel spreadsheets. Working closely with engineering, design, and programme stakeholders, the Data Engineer will manage data preparation, cleansing, mapping, migration, and validation activities to ensure a successful transition to the PLM platform while maintaining data quality, integrity, and traceability.

• Lead and deliver the migration of legacy and in-production product data into the PLM system.
• Assess, extract, sort, cleanse, validate, and prepare product data for migration.
• Collaborate with Safran PLM teams across multiple sites to support data transfer activities.
• Ensure data preparation activities comply with SEC standards, guidelines, and procedures.
• Develop, harmonise, and improve data modelling and migration methodologies.
• Create and maintain supporting procedures, work instructions, and documentation.
• Organise and support training related to migration tools and processes.
• Monitor and report project progress through dashboards and regular status updates.
• Identify, communicate, and manage project risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Maintain and update project plans and schedules.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support project objectives.
• Promote and implement engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with engineering processes and documentation requirements.
• Adhere to company Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Travel within the UK, France, and internationally as required to support project and workshop activities.

Essential

• Degree or equivalent experience in Data Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience with product data migration, data management, or PLM environments.
• Knowledge of PLM systems (e.g. 3DEXPERIENCE/ENOVIA, Teamcenter, Windchill).
• Understanding of CAD data, engineering drawings, and associated databases.
• Experience in data extraction, cleansing, validation, and migration activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Basic scripting and automation skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Experience preparing project reports and presenting to stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

Desirable

• Experience with digital twin or IoT-enabled engineering environments.
• Knowledge of data analytics, KPI reporting, and visualisation tools such as Tableau.
• Experience supporting PLM implementation or engineering data transformation projects.