Principal Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

This role exists to ensure that the electromechanical product designs, processes and procedures are applied robustly across the Engineering Department. This role provides specialist mechanical engineering guidance and leadership as an internal company specialist to support solving complex engineering problems. Responsibilities include the technical (electromechanical) definition and steering of R&D / R&T projects to ensure the design is technically robust, safe and fit for purpose.

• Primary responsibility is for the technical (electromechanical) definition and steering of R&D / R&T projects by ensuring that the design is technically robust, safe and fit for purpose.
• Support of, or ownership of, one or more Engineering Work Packages for the Mechanical products.
• Coordination of a small team, incorporating engineering disciplines, to meet project needs, including Mechanical Design, Stress & Thermal, Supply Chain, Industrialisation, Validation and verification (V&V) and Configuration.
• No direct report functional responsibility, but Product Engineers & Senior Product Engineers report technically to the Work Package Owner / Principal Mechanical Engineer.
• Delivery of engineering solutions that meet ‘Design to Cost\’ and ‘Design to Manufacture\’ requirements, against programme deliverables.
• Ensure all mechanical products consider robust industrialisation (D2I process).
• Coordinate and interface with other engineering & programme functions as required.

Job Requirements

• Degree BSc/MSc or equivalent qualification in an appropriate Engineering discipline and/or a proven and demonstrable track record of Mechanical Design skills and experience (10+ years).
• Experience of team leadership, mentoring and oversight.
• Self-motivated and a self-starter, who takes ownership and responsibility for tasks.
• Proven problem-solving ability, producing engineering solutions to complex engineering problems.
• Effective communication with peer groups, other team members, suppliers and customers, both internal and external.
• Understanding of engineering materials and production methods relevant to the role.
• Solid understanding of the aerospace design and development process, ideally within R&T and R&D (NPI) environments.
• A systematic working style, ability to manage own work and the work of others, and provide strategic visibility in team and product management.
• Leadership and team management skills with a proactive and energetic style.
• Ability to work within agreed timescales and budgets, following tasks through to completion.
• Ability to liaise with stakeholders, including peers, management and customers, and to produce and deliver presentations.
• Experience liaising with customers, suppliers, Safran partners and sub-contract agencies.
• Ability to analyse and resolve complex problems with creative and effective solutions.
• Competency with software tools including Microsoft Office, CAD systems NX/CATIA, PLM databases, Windchill/Teamcentre; ability to review and digest analysis documentation (Stress FEA, Thermal and bearings).
• Ability to perform, review and demonstrate hand calculations.
• Ability to support the generation and maintenance of performance metrics to measure project team quality and delivery, and use this information to improve team performance.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the aviation, 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 leadership positions in its core markets. Safran Electrical & Power is a leading provider of aircraft electrical systems with over 14,000 employees across 13 countries.

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Westfield Road LU7 9RH

Pitstone, Buckinghamshire

England, United Kingdom