Capital Project Engineer

Safran S.A.; Walton (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Paid holidays

Recognition programs

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement (401K) with employer match

Professional development opportunities

Tuition assistance

Over 300 career paths across global

Job summary

Safran Landing Systems is seeking a Project Manager to lead capital and non-capital projects across a wide range of technologies. You will oversee scope, planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution while ensuring value and compliance in purchasing processes.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in an engineering field, plus experience in manufacturing environments, and a hands-on approach to solving complex technical issues. Strong cross-team collaboration is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a related engineering field.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial environments with industrial equipment.
• Experience with capital project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital and non-capital projects across varied technologies.
• Lead all aspects of project management: scope, planning, cost estimation, budgeting, scheduling, execution.
• Oversee purchasing processes to ensure value and compliance.
• Communicate project status and issues and drive resolution.

Skills

Task management

Design scope management

Mechanical knowledge

Hands-on problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering

Job description

HERE, WE CRAFT EXCELLENCE TOGETHER. At Safran, we believe in sustainable career journeys, collaboration as a cornerstone of innovation, and the freedom to explore diverse career paths. As a Safran employee, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace.

This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Citizens, or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Paid holidays
• Recognition programs
• Comprehensive benefits
• Retirement (401K) plans with employer match
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Over 300 career paths across global sites

Work Culture:

At Safran, we foster a respectful and inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued. We support sustainable career journeys and encourage employees to explore multiple paths for growth. Collaboration is essential to our success, and we are committed to helping every team member thrive. We engage with our communities through educational programs, outreach initiatives, and career events, inspiring future talent to join our mission.

Join Safran Landing Systems, where you can look to the skies and say “we did that.”

Responsibilities of Position:

Project Management:

• Manage a variety of capital and non-capital projects involving a wide range of technologies
• Lead all aspects of project management, including scope, planning, cost estimation, budgeting, scheduling, and execution.
• Oversee purchasing processes to ensure value and compliance
• Manage project budget to ensure cost control
• Ensure projects meet internal standards and follow up methodology
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members, cross-department partners, and contractors.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel
• Schedule contractors and manage day-to-day activities to complete projects on time
• Improve equipment reliability and operation through analysis of data and experimental evaluation
• Support ongoing site investments and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to solve technical issues on large scale industrial equipment.

Team Building:

• Build effective working relationships and networks across impacted/involved areas

Reporting:

• Prepare, distribute, and maintain all project documentation, including project schedules, status reports, change requests, and summaries
• Provide visibility of project status and issues and drive issue resolution with innovative approaches
• Perform other related duties as required Required Behavioral Dimensions:

Required Behavioral Dimensions:

• Building Strategic Working Relationships
• Decision Making
• Follow-Up
• Initiating Action
• Planning and Organizing

Experience/Education/Certification Required:

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in related engineering field
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment and with industrial equipment.
• Experience with capital project management

Attributes/Skills Required:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Manage design scope, planning, cost estimating, cost and schedule control, contractor review, and project execution from beginning to end
• Broad mechanical, electrical, control system, and hydraulic systems knowledge
• “Hands on” approach to problem solving.