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Company Overview
Safran is an international high-tech group operating in aerospace (propulsion, equipment, interiors), space, and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, making air transport more environmentally friendly, comfortable, and accessible. With a presence on all continents, the group employs 100,000 staff, generating €27.3 billion in revenue in 2024. Safran is ranked as the 2nd best aerospace and defense company in the "World's Best Companies 2024" by TIME magazine. Safran Seats is a leading global manufacturer of aircraft seats for both crew and passengers, with 1 million seats in service worldwide.
Mission Description
Are you interested in working at the intersection of aerospace innovation and passenger experience? Safran Seats, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of premium First and Business Class seats and technology, offers an exciting opportunity. Our focus is on innovation, customization, quality, and industrial design. We collaborate with major airlines and airframers, managing a broad portfolio of seats. In the UK, Safran Seats specializes in First and Business Class seating for wide-body aircraft, with engineering teams based in Wales and England.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide technical support, work package collaboration, and project management across engineering projects.
2. Engage with project governance, methods, and tools to meet contractual and customer requirements.
3. Manage stakeholders across engineering and non-engineering disciplines.
4. Handle change management and product development requirements.
5. Utilize project management tools to report progress and support engineering management.
6. Analyze data, prioritize actions, and contribute to contract, funding, and commercial negotiations.
7. Support technology handover and transition to manufacturing.
8. Perform peer reviews of data, analysis, and reports.
9. Ensure product development complies with aircraft certification standards.
Candidate Requirements
* Industrial experience in product development, production engineering, or R&D within engineering.
* Experience with project management, planning, and influencing results.
* Self-reliant, proactive, motivated, and goal-oriented.
* Strong communication skills in English, both oral and written.
* Ability to build relationships across departments and with customers.
* Qualified to NVQ Level 4 or HNC in engineering.
* Knowledge of software, electrical, electronic systems, or composite and additive manufacturing components.
* Experience in product/process/materials development.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
* Full UK driving license and valid passport for travel.
Additional Information
Safran values diversity and inclusion, skill development, trust, collaboration, and innovation. Benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, career progression, family-friendly policies, and engagement initiatives. The role is subject to pre-employment checks, including criminal background checks.
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