PLM Specialist

Job description

PLM Specialist

Company : Safran Seats

Job field : Project management

Location : Cwmbran , Wales , United Kingdom

Contract type : Permanent

Contract duration : Full-time

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Job Description

Are you interested in working at the business end of Aerospace, where airline brand meets innovative passenger experience? Then your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, an industry award winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customization, quality and industrial design.

At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers. One day you could be liaising with one of the world's largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands around the world!

In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales.

The purpose of this role is to act as a liaison between the Safran Seats GB (SSGB) and the central PLM teams ensuring the

successful deployment of PDM/PLM capabilities in SGB as a part of the global digital transformation program.

Key Responsibilities will include:

·  Conducting effective analysis to clarify, evaluate business requirements for change in a manner, which supports the

business strategic goals in the context of OnePLM transformation project. This includes documentation of requirements

using various methods, such as: Process Mapping; User stories; Use Cases; Impact Mapping; Functional and Non-Functional Requirements Specifications.

· 
Implementation of functionalities in PLM tools such as Windchill and/or SmarTeam (legacy system).

· 
Responsible for conducting gap analysis of any new requirements and articulate business impact.

· 
Proactively engage with the stakeholders across global business units & external solution partners, and challenge

appropriately adding views on best practices (CAD, PLM) and present the findings in precise manner. Supporting

governance and delivery of assigned initiatives where required.

·  As part of OnePLM core team, responsible to ensure correct support model is deployed during Solution development,

UAT and post Go-Live to warrant excellent customer services and positive project outcomes.

· 
Preparing and delivering a report of their findings to leadership with comprehensive risk and impact assessment.

· 
Developing comprehensive end-to-end (E2E) test cases during various phases of the OnePLM Project.

· 
Overseeing the implementation of approved process improvements mainly in the areas of CAD Data Management, BOM

and Enterprise Change management, with potential to carry out training workshops to guide the relevant teams.

·  Responsible to Head of PLM for ensuring the key insights on requirements, solution testing, risks & issues are provided in

concise manner during the course of the programme.

Complementary Description

Our in-house design studio co-creates the most innovative experiences in the sky with our airline customers and partners. Our dedicated engineering, production and in-service support facilities are integral to delivering a high-end quality product that we keep flying throughout the life of programme. We are fully supported by a wide team of support functions, from HR to Finance, to Business Development and Planning and Logistics, our team is built to give Safran Seats an end-to-end capability in house in the UK.

We focus on:

Our people

These are our four People Fundamentals that underpin everything we do at Safran:

• We believe in and fostering the conditions for diversity and inclusion to thrive

• We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future

• We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate

• We encourage collaboration and mutual support between you and your colleagues

So you'll be supported every step of the way!

Sustainability

Our people are at the heart of our success, as we work together to achieve our mission: contributing to a safer and more sustainable aviation. We are tackling the biggest challenges in aerospace, with a commitment to work to decarbonise the industry by 2050.

Global Mobility

As part of the Safran Group, across our businesses we are market leaders in aerospace, defence and space; there is always potential for future mobility in the UK and internationally.

Job Requirements

Qualified to a minimum of degree in Mechanical /Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science

Working knowledge and/or experience of CAD, PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system such as PTC

Windchill, or PDM tools. With knowledge of manufacturing industry processes in the PLM domain.

Excellent research and analytic skills

In-depth knowledge of data representation techniques.

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to turn complex concepts into simple language

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Working knowledge of MS Office tools and other relevant software packages

You will be required to hold a full U.K. Driving License and Passport, as some UK and overseas travel may be

required

Knowledge of CAD/PDM/PLM or ERP Enterprise applications.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!

Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:

• We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business

• We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future

• We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate

• We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues

As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:

• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays

• Benefits Programme, with a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts and access to private healthcare

• Career Progressions opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses

• Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, parental leave and flexible working

• Equality & Diversity initiatives with internal groups for workplace engagement and involvement

• STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all

Please apply and submit your CV today! Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages.

We want Safran Seats to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.

We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Seats an inclusive place to work.

Specificity of the job

Yes to France, possibly US

Locate your future workplace

Llantarnam Industrial Park, LlantarnamNP44 3HQ

Cwmbran

Wales United Kingdom

Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.