Engineering Project Lead - Electrical Certification

Job description

Job Summary
To support the Electrical Engineering function to fulfil its design, certification and integration obligations.
To develop effective electrical project plans, track progress, resolve problems, develop solutions and forecast test completion performance.
Coordinate with Electrical Teams, Suppliers and Management to address project issues, gather and analyse data to support the development of solutions and recommendations to solve problems, meeting schedule commitments and optimising performance.

Key Responsibilities and Duties
*Supplier Management
oProject Deliverables
Samples
Documentation
Prototypes
Test Articles
oSupplier Liaison between the Engineering, Purchasing and Programme Teams to ensure Purchase Orders and Commercial Agreements are managed in a timely manner.
*Coordinate with Engineering Project Leads within the business assigned to Projects and Test to ensure that:
oResource Demands are understood and agreed with the Electrical Head of Functions
oElectrical Activities are being coordinated and correctly prioritised, including (but not limited to):
Supplier Integration Testing
Breadboard Development
MOC7
Software Development
Qualification Testing
oRisk Mitigation is being implemented within the IPT's
oLevel 3 Project Schedules are being maintained by the Electrical Teams and communicated to the Project Teams
oCoordinate Change Management activities within the Electrical Teams, including:
Attendance / Presentation at Change Control Board (CCB) Meetings
Preparation of CCB forms when requested by Electrical Teams, including:
Electrical Design Team
Electrical Certification Team
Supplier
*Generate Key Performance Indicators for each Project including:
oDocumentation Performance
oDesign Maturity
oTesting Performance
oIntegration Performance
*MER Gate adherence and status on behalf of the Electrical Teams

Desired profile

Knowledge, Experience, Training and Qualifications
Qualification: Qualified to a minimum of a degree in an engineering / electronic / technology field.
Alternatively a HNC / HND or equivalent qualification within a related Engineering discipline with demonstrated experience in a related role.
Experience: Typically having 5 years of experience working in an Engineering Discipline or a Technical Project Management role.
Experience: Background in Electrical aspects of Engineering, including an understanding of the basic principals.
Knowledge: Understanding of financial management within a new product development environment, dealing with different categories of costs that are both internal and external to the business.

Competencies, Behaviours and Skills
Ability to lead and influence a multi-functional team in a transversal management structure i.e. without direct line management responsibility.
Being pro-active and confident to work across multiple disciplines and with individuals at all levels within the business.


This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks. While having unspent convictions may not necessarily prevent you from being employed, you are required to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. Only candidates who successfully pass these checks will be considered for employment.

About SAFRAN

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), 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, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.