Associate Project Engineer (Hybrid Remote/Onsite)

Safran Seats; Gainesville (TX); Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Seats USA seeks an Associate Project Engineer to support cost budgets, schedules, and scope for aerospace seating projects. You will work with Design Engineering, Certification, Program Management, QA, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to meet airframe and airline specifications and regulatory requirements.

You will develop schedules, maintain budgets, coordinate resources, and lead multiple projects to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Material Science, Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, or Systems Engineering or 12 years equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering-related experience.
• Strong accountability and ownership; capable of working under close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develops engineering schedules to meet airframe and customer requirements.
• Ensures the engineering budget is maintained.
• Secures commitments for resources from functional leaders.
• Collaborates with other project engineers and teams.
• Keeps project on schedule and within budget while delivering high-quality products.
• Monitors project changes and revises non-recurring budgets as needed.
• Coordinates project completion with affected groups.

Skills

Project leadership

Scheduling

Budget management

MS Office

Risk management

Scope management

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (any qualifying discipline)

Tools

CATIA V5

Pro/E

AutoCAD

Job description

As a member of Safran Seats, you contribute to providing over one million seats to airlines worldwide, ensuring superior quality, comfort, and innovation. Your role involves collaborating with a team to develop high-value solutions for passengers and crews. Safran is one of the few OEMs offering a comprehensive range of passenger seats, from economy to first class, allowing you to take pride in creating impressive seating options for various needs.

Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)

Objective: Under close supervision, responsible to achieve the cost budget, schedule, scope of work, product definition, and weight target related to engineering for routine to moderately complex projects they oversee. The Associate Project Engineer will work closely with Design Engineering, Certification, Program Management, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to lead and coordinate projects within the definitions of the airframe manufacturer and airline specifications, regulatory requirements, SSUSA requirements.

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

• A) Develops engineering schedules that support the organization's requirements, airframe and customer requirements.
• B) Ensures the engineering budget is maintained.
• C) Engages with internal resources to ensure fulfillment of the project. This will include acquiring commitments from functional leaders for the needed resource allocations.
• D) Collaborates with other project engineers.
• E) Helps ensure project performance while documenting and working with the team to solve any problems that arise, ensuring that the project remains on schedule and delivers high-quality product to the customer on‑time and within budget.
• F) Monitors and track project changes to ensure the non-recurring budgets are revised appropriately.
• G) Coordinates project completion with the affected groups.
• H) Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

A) Education & Qualification-

• Must have a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Material Science, Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, or Systems Engineering or 12 years equivalent related experience in lieu of degree.

B) Work Experience - Technical knowledge-

• Plus requires minimum of 3 years of experience in an engineering related field.
• Applicable experience may be acquired prior to, during, or following completion of degree.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership; understanding the project engineer role as it pertains to the project team and working with close supervision.

C) Professional Skills-

• Proven expertise in leading multiple projects.
• Experience developing and maintaining project plans, resource models, risk logs, issue logs, status reports, and other project-related assets.
• Strong relationship management skills including negotiation, conflict management, and managing multiple objectives.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership; understanding the project engineer role as it pertains to the project team and working with moderate supervision.
• Must have intermediate design skills
• Must have proven problem solving skills
• Knowledgeable in budget management
• Knowledgeable in Risk Management
• Have understanding of Scope Management
• Proficient with MS Office
• Preferred knowledge in earned Value Management
• Preferred knowledge in Lean Principles
• Cognizant of the current standards of the aircraft industry and warrant specifications including FAA and CAA/JAA rules applicable to the product.
• Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment.
• Ability to read and review written communication.
• Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.

D) Behavioral Skills-

• Able to multi-task and manage numerous projects
• Must possess good planning and prioritizing skills.

E) Desirable Aspects-

• Catia V5, Pro/e, Autocad
• APQP, DFMEA,
• Requirement capture/Systems engineering

Safran Seats USA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.