Project Engineer

Job Description

Join Safran Seats – Where Innovation Meets Passenger Experience in Aerospace!

Are you passionate about working at the intersection of aerospace and passenger experience, where cutting-edge technology meets airline branding? If so, your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, a premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating solutions. We’re proud to be an industry leader, known for our innovation, customization, quality, and exceptional industrial design.

At Safran Seats, we’re unique in the aerospace industry – we work closely with the world’s largest airlines and airframers, offering the most extensive seat portfolio available. One day, you could be collaborating with a major airframer, and the next, you might be working with some of the biggest airline brands globally.

Based in the UK, Safran Seats specializes in First and Business Class seating for wide-body aircraft, with teams based in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales, and Brackley, England.

The Role: Project Engineer

As a Project Engineer, you will play a key role in providing technical support, collaborating on work packages, and managing projects across a variety of engineering initiatives. You’ll be an essential part of our GB Engineering Project Management Office, contributing to projects at various stages including Early Engagement, Delivery, Test and Prototyping, and Sustaining Production.

Key Responsibilities:

Understand and balance time, cost, and quality throughout the product development and/or R&T lifecycle.

Lead and develop Project Governance, Methods, and Tools to meet contractual and customer requirements.

Collaborate with stakeholders from various engineering and non-engineering disciplines to ensure project success.

Manage changes and evolving requirements in product development.

Utilize project management tools to keep the team updated on progress and highlight any support needed.

Analyze and prioritize data and actions based on business needs.

Contribute to commercial negotiations, contract discussions, and funding arrangements.

Support product engineering in transitioning technology to the manufacturing process.

Perform peer reviews of data, analysis, and reports.

Ensure all product developments comply with aircraft certification standards.

Our In-House Design Studio:
Our design studio works hand-in-hand with our airline partners to create the most innovative passenger experiences. With dedicated engineering, production, and in-service support facilities, we ensure top-quality products that continue to perform throughout the life of the program.

What We Offer:

Generous leave package: 25 days of holiday plus UK bank holidays, with additional leave over Christmas and New Year.

Hybrid working: Enjoy a balance of 60% on-site and 40% working from home.

Career progression: We offer opportunities for further training, professional development, and potential sponsorship for career growth.

Family-friendly policies: Support for maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working, and more.

Equality & Diversity initiatives: A workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion.

Employee benefits: Access to retail discounts, cycle-to-work schemes, technology savings, and more.

STEM engagement: Opportunities to participate in school, college, and university activities.

Job Requirements:

Experience in product development, production engineering, or R&D in an engineering field.

Project management experience with a solid understanding of project management methods and tools.

Ability to influence project outcomes through planning and decision-making.

Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication across departments and with customers.

NVQ Level 4 or HNC in an engineering discipline (essential).

Experience in the design of software, electrical systems, composites, or additive manufacturing is preferred.

Hands-on experience in product/process/materials development.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access).

Full UK driving license and passport, as travel may be required (approx. 10% of the role).

Why Safran?

As a valued member of our team, you’ll be at the heart of an exciting global company dedicated to making aviation safer and more sustainable. With over one million seats across major airline fleets, Safran Seats is a global leader in seating solutions, contributing to a more environmentally friendly, comfortable, and accessible air transport system.

At Safran, we’re proud to be recognized as TIME magazine’s “World’s Best Companies 2023” in the aerospace and defense industry.

Ready to take the next step in your career?
If you think you can bring value to the role even if your experience doesn’t tick every box, we’d love to hear from you! Your skills and fresh perspective could be exactly what we need.

Apply now and join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in aerospace.