Safran is an international high‑technology group operating in the aviation, defense, and space markets. It contributes to a safer, more sustainable world where air transport is environmentally friendly, comfortable, and accessible. With about 100,000 employees and sales of €27.3 billion in 2024, Safran holds leadership positions in its core markets.
What do we offer?
* Competitive salary
* Company performance bonus scheme
* Pension scheme – up to 10 % employer contribution
* Private medical insurance
* Comprehensive health cash plan
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, maternity/adoption leave – up to 52 weeks, 50 % pay after first 26 weeks)
* Structured training & opportunities to progress
* Opportunity to join ERGs, participate in community projects, and more
What does the role look like?
In this position, you will be responsible for managing and delivering assigned Engineering and/or In‑service programs within Global Defence Systems. As the single point of contact for all activities, you will work closely with supporting business functions such as Functional Engineering disciplines, Project Teams, Supply Chain, Quality, Programme Managers, Operations leadership, and the Engineering Manager to develop and deliver New Product Introduction (NPI) programs that are compliant, on time, and within target costs, or to support production work packages and provide resolution to issues.
It is essential that you develop and maintain an excellent relationship with the customer(s) as the main point of contact to ensure that deliverables and requirements are met according to the customer's needs.
What will your day‑to‑day responsibilities look like?
* Review and approve project plans to ensure that all engineering deliverables are defined
* Monitor projects to ensure adherence to schedule, cost, and engineering deliverables, particularly regarding technical issues
* Collaborate with the associated Project Manager to maintain financial and resource forecasts for the project(s)
* Establish engineering project forecasts for resource allocation and expenditure to support annual budgeting
* Review and manage technical risks, develop mitigation plans, and proactively implement them with regular reviews to support project plans
* Coordinate the Project Team through regular startup meetings
* Facilitate communication flow from Senior Management to engineering staff and serve as an upward conduit for feedback from engineering staff to senior management
* Provide effective and timely reporting of project statusImplement a visible management philosophy
* Demonstrate leadership skills by effectively leading a team of engineers and technicians, extracting the best performance from team members
* Allocate and manage project tasks assigned to team members
* Demonstrate agility in assessing and adjusting priorities to align with business needs
* Collaborate with the Engineering Manager to facilitate staff development through mentorship of team members
* Ensure adherence to engineering processes
* Engineer products to specification, ensuring compliance with all technical requirements, including statutory, legal, and ethical standards
* Monitor and control product costs to meet agreed targets
* Address issues related to the in‑service use of project equipment and implement timely corrective actions
* Manage the progression and resolution of FRACA (Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action) issues raised within the team
Essential skills
* Qualified to degree level, Chartered Engineer, or possesses relevant experience in the product line or a similar field, with a minimum of 5 years of experience
* Demonstrates broad technical and intellectual capability, with the ability to interface with a wide range of professionally qualified individuals
* Highly motivated, capable of driving results through direct leadership and effective utilization of resources
Desirable skills
* Demonstrates determination and commitment, with a proven track record of taking responsibility and calculated risks
* Capable of quickly assessing risks and providing timely corrective actions when necessary
* Possesses strong organisational and time‑management skills, with a keen attention to detail
* Recognised for exceptional leadership skills
* Structured and organised, with proficiency in planning, reporting, and communication; able to manage multiple tasks concurrently
* Possesses 5 or more years of engineering experience within transport, nuclear, military, automotive, or other safety‑related industries
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