Product Improvement Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative aerospace company is seeking a Project Engineer to join their dynamic team in Cwmbran. This role involves managing engineering projects, ensuring compliance with certification requirements, and facilitating communication between various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product development and project management, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to sustainability and quality in aviation, where your contributions will directly impact the passenger experience and the future of aerospace.

Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Opportunities for International Mobility

Sustainability Initiatives

Qualifications

• Industrial experience in product development, production engineering, or R&D.
• Experience in project management methods and tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage stakeholders across engineering and non-engineering disciplines.
• Utilize project management tools to provide regular updates.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Engineering

HNC in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Tools

Data Handling Software

Job description

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Job Title: Project Engineer at Safran Seats

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, boasting the largest seats portfolio among seat suppliers. You could be liaising with one of the world's largest airframers one day, and some of the biggest airline brands the next.

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

Role Overview

As a Project Engineer, you will provide technical support, collaborate on work packages, and manage projects across various engineering initiatives. You will be a key contributor within the Safran Seats GB Engineering Project Management office, involved in projects during Early Engagement, Delivery, Test and Prototyping, and/or Sustaining Production.

Key Responsibilities

1. Understand and facilitate Time, Cost, and Quality in product development and/or R&T lifecycle.
2. Engage with and develop project governance, methods, and tools to meet contractual and customer requirements.
3. Manage stakeholders across engineering and non-engineering disciplines to ensure project success.
4. Manage changes and requirements in product development.
5. Utilize project management tools to provide regular updates and support to engineering management.
6. Analyze and prioritize data and actions based on business needs.
7. Contribute to contract, funding, and commercial negotiations.
8. Support product engineering with technology handover and transition to manufacturing.
9. Perform peer reviews of data, analyses, and reports.
10. Ensure product development complies with aircraft certification requirements, leveraging team expertise.

Additional Information

Our in-house design studio co-creates innovative sky experiences with airline partners. Our dedicated engineering, production, and support facilities ensure high-quality, durable products throughout the program's lifecycle. Our support functions, from HR to Logistics, provide end-to-end in-house capabilities in the UK.

We focus on:

• Our People: fostering diversity, developing skills, creating trust, and encouraging collaboration.
• Sustainability: contributing to a safer, more sustainable aviation industry with decarbonization goals for 2050.
• Global Mobility: opportunities for international mobility within the Safran Group.

Job Requirements

• Industrial experience in product development, production engineering, or R&D within engineering.
• Experience in project management, methods, and tools.
• Proven planning and influencing skills.
• Self-reliant, proactive, motivated, and achievement-oriented.
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Ability to establish effective cross-departmental and customer relationships.
• Qualified to NVQ Level 4 or HNC in engineering.
• Knowledge of software, electrical, electronic systems, or composite and additive manufactured components.
• Experience in product/process/materials development.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with data handling software proficiency.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Full UK driving license and valid passport, as travel may be required.

We welcome candidates with diverse experiences who believe they can add value to this role.

Additional Benefits and Travel

Some UK and international travel (approx. 10%) to visit group companies and suppliers.

Company Overview

Safran is a global high-tech group operating in aerospace, defense, and space sectors, committed to sustainability and innovation. With 100,000 employees and €27.3 billion in sales (2024), Safran is a leader in its markets. Safran Seats is a leading aircraft seat manufacturer, with 1 million seats in service worldwide.