Engineering Project Lead Company : Safran Seats Job field : Project management Location : Cwmbran , Wales , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager \# 2025-161813 Apply with one click Any questions ? **Job Description** Job Summary To develop effective engineering project plans, track progress, resolve problems, develop solutions and forecast project and product cost performance. Coordinate with other functional units, identify and address project issues, gather and analyse data to support the development of solutions and recommendations to solve problems, meeting schedule commitments and optimising performance. Scope of Responsibilities You act within a small team of peers and do not have direct responsibility for any staff. You have the ability to manage across a functional matrix structure within the Technical Domain of the business. Your responsibility is focused on effective planning and execution of Engineering projects to meet or exceed the agreed performance metrics. You are considered the Technical focal point for the project under your responsibility, across the entire business and also Customer and Airframer facing. The role is based in Cwmbran, Wales and occasional travel will be required including to international locations (suppliers, customers, other Safran sites). Your key responsibilities include:  You support the IPT in Identifying project risk, mitigation actions and contingency plans  You support the development of project plans, schedules and budgets  You track progress of Project Tasks across multi-functional Engineering Teams  You resolve schedule conflict and develop technical solutions with inputs from the Technical Functional teams, ensuring high levels of quality of technical deliverables  You are able to provide a clear project status both internally and to the Customer  You are responsible to track performance against budget for NRC and RC P4  You may be responsible to ensure effective management of Large Work Packages across the group Business Units or with Partners  You may liaise with the Customer to present technical solutions and their impact on Programme schedule  You collate inputs to generate and maintain customer Product Specifications and are responsible to create and maintain coherent Work Breakdown Structures  You manage technical requirements relevant to your Project scope, through a Systems Engineering approach and you are responsible to track technical changes  You are responsible to participate in Design Reviews throughout each phase of the New Product Introduction process  You are responsible to deliver the Engineering requirements in support of the business gated processes (MER, PROMPT, PLS) **Job Requirements** Knowledge, Experience, Training and Qualifications HNC/HND within a related Engineering discipline Essential Engineering Degree within an Aerospace related discipline Desirable Typically having greater than 5 years of experience working in an Engineering Discipline or a Technical Project Management role Desirable Previous experience managing multi-functional Teams including within a remote working setting Essential A good understanding of the certification framework within which the work is undertaken, preferably with some knowledge of Aircraft Interiors Desirable An awareness of configuration management principles and change management processes Essential Experienced in preparation of business cases or bids for new programmes including Technical specification preparation Desirable Understanding of financial management within a new product development environment, dealing with different categories of costs that are both internal and external to the business Essential Product development and associated processes  Systems Engineering (Requirements Engineering, MBSE, Functional design)  Mechanical, electrical and systems design  DFMEA, PFMEA Desirable Recognised qualification in Project Management (eg. PRINCE2, APMP or PMQ) Desirable Competencies, Behaviours and Skills Ability to lead and influence a multi-functional team in a transversal management structure i.e. without direct line management responsibility Essential Being pro-active and confident to work across multiple disciplines and with individuals at all levels within the business Essential Hardworking and self-reliant approach, being highly motivated and with a mindset of being an achiever. The individual should lead change with conviction Essential A high level of analytical skills is required to develop and propose the best solutions to complex problems encountered in the context of a new product development project Essential High level of proven interpersonal skills, being a competent communicator, practicing active listening and able to establish good working relationships across a broad spectrum of departments within the business and also with external stakeholders including customers, partners and suppliers Essential Able to take in a high amount of information, process it and provide clear information in a way that's understandable to a wide range of people with different skills and backgrounds Essential Being at ease communicating with Executives and Senior Executives Desirable This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks. While having unspent convictions may not necessarily prevent you from being employed, you are required to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. Only candidates who successfully pass these checks will be considered for employment. **But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)** What We'll Offer • As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive: • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) • Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%. • Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members. • Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme • 4 x Life Assurance • Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection. • Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme • Annual share save schemes. • Option for hybrid and flexible working arrangements • Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools • Get involved in our corporate social responsibility activities from sustainability initiatives, charity and fundraising, volunteering days, or supporting STEM activities at local schools and colleges nurturing the next generation of talent **Company Information** Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world. **Locate your future workplace** Llantarnam Industrial ParkNP44 3HQ Cwmbran Wales United Kingdom Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.