Systems Engineer

Safran companies; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aircraft seat manufacturer is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to manage product requirements and their compliance throughout the development cycle. This role involves working with cross-functional project teams, validating and verifying specifications, and managing project documentation. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and have solid experience within engineering project teams, showcasing strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Industry-leading pension scheme

Private medical cover

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in an engineering development project team.
• At least 1 year of experience in Systems Engineering requirements management.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methods is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering project requirements and ensure documentation.
• Collaborate with the team to complete validation & verification activities.
• Develop and agree on product verification strategies with stakeholders.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Company: Safran Seats
Job field: Architecture and systems engineering
Location: Cwmbran, Wales, United Kingdom
Contract type: Permanent
Contract duration: Full-time
Professional status: Professional, Engineer & Manager

Job Summary

To manage product requirements, specifications & their compliance throughout the product development cycle using validation & verification processes.

Scope of Responsibilities

1. Work within a cross-functional project team of up to 20 people, including external teams/suppliers for work package management and development.
2. Report directly to the Project Technical Integrator.
3. Provide analysis, data, and documents to team members and the Project Technical Integrator, including validation & verification KPIs, verification plans with full requirements traceability, design specifications for sub-systems, compliance matrices & KPIs, and requirements traceability matrices.
4. Liaise with the project team to coordinate requirements validation and compliance status, and create robust verification plans.
5. Travel within the UK or internationally as required to liaise with stakeholders and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

1. Manage engineering project requirements, ensuring documentation and traceability as per the Requirements Management Plan.
2. Capture & validate stakeholder requirements, review with Subject Matter Experts and Test Engineers.
3. Collaborate with the engineering team to ensure timely completion of validation & verification activities.
4. Develop and agree on product verification strategies with stakeholders.
5. Provide status reports on requirements, compliance, validation, and verification.
6. Create and maintain product specifications for internal and customer approval.
7. Coordinate with Engineering Design / DMU configurator for product configuration management.
8. Manage Interfaces / Definition Control Models to ensure requirements traceability.
9. Support engineering change processes and proposals during NPI projects.

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Experience, Training, and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Systems, Electrical, Chemical, Software, or Computer Engineering.
• At least 2 years of experience in an engineering development project team (Design, Stress, Manufacturing, or Certification Engineering).
• At least 1 year of experience in Systems Engineering requirements management, validation & verification.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methods is desirable.
• Experience in progressing DFMEA with cross-functional teams is desirable.

Competencies, Behaviours, and Skills

• Team collaboration: effective and efficient working within a team.
• Problem Solving: using robust methods systematically.
• Communication: effective communication within the project team.

Additional Information

Please apply and submit your CV today. Once reviewed, contact will be made regarding next steps.

Safran Seats values diversity and inclusion, supporting colleagues through various initiatives and staff networks. We are committed to building a strong, inclusive workforce. The role is subject to pre-employment checks, including criminal record checks. Candidates must disclose any unspent convictions during recruitment.

Benefits

• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Industry-leading pension scheme with employer contributions up to 10%
• Private medical cover with options to upgrade
• Salary sacrifice benefits (cycle to work, EV schemes)
• Life Assurance, employee assistance, and other benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career development opportunities through Safran University
• Participation in CSR activities and STEM initiatives

Company Information

Safran is a global high-tech group operating in aerospace, defense, and space markets, committed to sustainability and innovation. Safran Seats is a leading aircraft seat manufacturer, with over 1 million seats in service worldwide.