At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead electrical harness design for exciting train projects and manage a dynamic team.
- Company: Join Safran Engineering Services, a leader in innovative engineering solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy early finishes, generous holidays, pension contributions, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Training in France, with excellent growth potential and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the transport industry while developing your skills in a global company.
- Qualifications: Electrical engineering degree and 5+ years of relevant experience required.
In order to develop and expand the capabilities of SAFRAN Engineering Services in the UK, we are looking to recruit an Electrical Harness Installation (EHI) Routing Design Leader to support our exciting customer project on train design. The role will require training in Toulouse, France for 4-6m and then will be located in Derby, UK. We are looking for someone to start ideally in July 2026.
You will manage Electrical Harness installation resources and activities on the project for which you are responsible. You will be responsible of the electrical deliveries for each electrical baseline of the project. You will need to build and develop the EHI technical competency in the Team.
You will be accountable for the delivery of the right product at the right moment to the project Train Electrical Engineer, the product consisting into the complete electrical case or a set of electrical deliverables for each baseline and retrofit made of :
- Harness Design workload on his/her project/tender,
- Application of the Metier rules and processes
You will be responsible for the delivery of harness 3D models from mechanical integration, managing the EHI QCD of your project, managing the EHI work-load with effective utilization of Harness designers and sub-contracting management (definition, monitoring, acceptance)
Performance Measurement/KPI’s
- Quality of his/her delivery (included sub-contractor delivery):
- 1st time quality rate > 90% (quality rate = modification validated OK / number of modifications applied)
- Respect of the delivery planning (included sub-contractor delivery):
- 100% on time delivery
- Level of application of standard PPL:
- 85% of PPL for interface connector and 100% for production break connector.
- Configuration management of his/her deliverables:
- 100% of deliverables properly managed into configuration database
- Continuous improvement or Return on Experience (RoE) management from previous projects:
- Zero missing RoE
Requirements
- Electrical engineering degree qualified
- Total experience greater than 5 Years
- Knowledge of Electrical engineering technical applications
- Experience in activity management (at least 2 years),
- Team management (at least 2 years),
- Train system and Harness Integration knowledge preferred,
- Understanding of Industrial and Harness manufacture in order to understand the “internal clients” requirements,
- Electrical 3D CAD experience (at least 3 years),
- Fluent English, with knowledge of French preferable.
- Good Interpersonal and Communication skills
Benefits
- Early finish on a Friday (1pm)
- 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
- Onsite canteen
Contact Details:
Safran Engineering Services UK Limited Recruitment Team
Some tips for your application 🫡
Tailor Your CV:Make sure your CV is tailored to the EHI Routing Design Leader role. Highlight your electrical engineering qualifications and relevant experience, especially in harness design and team management. We want to see how your skills match what we're looking for!
Craft a Compelling Cover Letter:Your cover letter is your chance to shine! Use it to explain why you're passionate about this role and how your background makes you the perfect fit. Don’t forget to mention your willingness to train in Toulouse – we love that enthusiasm!
Showcase Your Achievements:When detailing your experience, focus on specific achievements and metrics. For example, if you've improved delivery times or quality rates in past projects, let us know! Numbers speak volumes and help us understand your impact.
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How to prepare for a job interview at Safran Engineering Services UK Limited
✨Know Your Stuff
Make sure you brush up on your electrical engineering knowledge, especially around harness design and integration. Familiarise yourself with the specific requirements of the role and be ready to discuss how your experience aligns with the job description.
✨Showcase Your Management Skills
Since this role involves managing resources and activities, prepare examples of your previous team management experiences. Think about challenges you've faced and how you overcame them, as well as how you ensured quality and timely delivery in past projects.
✨Understand the Company Culture
Research SAFRAN Engineering Services and their projects. Understanding their values and work culture will help you tailor your responses and show that you're genuinely interested in being part of their team.
✨Ask Insightful Questions
Prepare thoughtful questions about the role, the team, and the projects you'll be working on. This not only shows your enthusiasm but also helps you gauge if the company is the right fit for you.
