In order to develop and expand the capabilities of SAFRAN Engineering Services in the UK, we are looking to recruit a Project Engineer to support the overall program by coordinating, leading and managing various projects in engineering, Industrialization test & development. The role is based in Pitstone, 5 days a week with the possibility to extend.
Key Responsibilities:
* Effective planning of engineering projects including design, product development and testing
* Creation of coherent work breakdown structures and product breakdown structures
* Creation of robust and detailed engineering plans
* Effective cost management, and allocation of resources
* Capturing requirements and foreseeing / monitoring scope creep
* Generate & maintain customer product specifications
* Effective management of complex work packages
* Take ownership of providing key performance indicators and any other metrics for the project
* Manage and monitor engineering change requests through support functions
* Assess and manage technical risks to avoid adverse project impact
* Initiate and support problem solving
* Communicate efficiently and clearly with internal and external suppliers and customers
Other Responsibilities:
* Generate and have input in the creation of Statement of Work
* Manage project resourcing requirements
* Report project status covering technical scope and challenges
* Identify and manage the resolution of emergent risks and issues, and escalate if required
Requirements
Degree level or equivalent, MSc preferred with a minimum of 5 years experience in industry + Project Management experience
Essential skills:
* Product development knowledge
* Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering
* Understanding of systems design
* Configuration management & control
* DFMEA / PFMEA
* Competent communicator & good listener
* Well versed with industry standard
* Project & financial management
* Experienced in using MS applications and digital tools
Benefits
* 5 weeks holiday per year plus statutory bank holidays
* Personal pension scheme whereby 5% contribution from employee and 8% from employer plus salary sacrifice.
* Death in service life insurance – covering up to 4x annual basic salary in the event of death in service
* PEGI Share Scheme
* Career development within Safran Group
* Training & development are a focus