At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting engineering projects from concept to delivery in a dynamic team.
- Company: Join Safran, a global leader in aerospace and defence, committed to innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible benefits, competitive salary, early finishes on Fridays, and 25 days' holiday.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive culture with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in electrification and work on cutting-edge aerospace technologies.
- Qualifications: Engineering degree and experience in design or project engineering required.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.
LOCATION: Slough
SHIFT PATTERN: Hybrid
About the Role: The Project Engineer will lead and support engineering development projects for Safran Electrical & Power UK, ensuring delivery aligns with business objectives and customer requirements. Working closely with customers and cross-functional teams, you will be responsible for delivering development projects on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:
- Early finish on Fridays
- Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
- Pension
- Income Protection
- Life Assurance 8 x Salary
- Health Cash Plan
- Gainshare bonus
The role includes managing New Product Introduction (NPI) activities through the One Safran process, responding to customer requirements, developing technical proposals and supporting business growth through technical expertise and collaboration. You will also be responsible for project planning, KPI reporting and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support engineering development projects from concept through to delivery.
- Manage NPI projects in accordance with the One Safran process.
- Ensure project scope, budget and timeline objectives are achieved.
- Gather, define and respond to customer requirements and enquiries.
- Develop technical proposals and supporting project documentation.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
- Monitor project risks, issues and change control activities.
- Provide regular KPI and project status reporting to the Engineering Manager.
- Support technical problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
What You'll Bring:
Essential:
- Engineering degree, preferably Electrical or Mechanical.
- Experience within a Design Engineering or Project Engineering role.
- Electromechanical design experience with an understanding of both mechanical and electrical engineering principles.
- Experience creating technical documentation, reports and supporting RFQs (Requests for Quotation), with the ability to present to internal stakeholders and customers.
Desirable:
- Working knowledge of CAD tools, e.g. CATIA or SolidWorks.
- Experience of codes and requirements within the Aerospace industry.
- Awareness of aerospace and interconnect product design.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing, mechanical, electrical and design rules.
We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.
Project Engineer Electromechanical employer: Safran
At Safran Actuation Systems UK in Banbury, we prioritise our employees' well-being with a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and a family-friendly work culture. Our commitment to professional development, coupled with a collaborative environment, empowers you to innovate and grow within the aerospace sector, making a meaningful impact on cutting-edge technologies. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values excellence and fosters continuous improvement.
