Engineering Project Lead

Company: Preligens

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Location: Cwmbrân

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Published 08.06.2025

Company : Safran Seats Job field : Project management Location : Cwmbran , Wales , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

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Published 08.06.2025

Job Description

Job SummaryTo develop effective engineering project plans, track progress, resolve problems, develop solutions and forecast project and product cost performance. Coordinate with other functional units, identify and address project issues, gather and analyse data to support the development of solutions and recommendations to solve problems, meeting schedule commitments and optimising performance.

Scope of ResponsibilitiesYou act within a small team of peers and do not have direct responsibility for any staff. You have the ability to manage across a functional matrix structure within the Technical Domain of the business. Your responsibility is focused on effective planning and execution of Engineering projects to meet or exceed the agreed performance metrics. You are considered the Technical focal point for the project under your responsibility, across the entire business and also Customer and Airframer facing. The role is based in Cwmbran, Wales and occasional travel will be required including to international locations (suppliers, customers, other Safran sites).

Your key responsibilities include: You support the IPT in Identifying project risk, mitigation actions and contingency plans You support the development of project plans, schedules and budgets You track progress of Project Tasks across multi-functional Engineering Teams You resolve schedule conflict and develop technical solutions with inputs from the Technical Functional teams, ensuring high levels of quality of technical deliverables You are able to provide a clear project status both internally and to the Customer You are responsible to track performance against budget for NRC and RCP4 You may be responsible to ensure effective management of Large Work Packages across the group Business Units or with Partners You may liaise with the Customer to present technical solutions and their impact on Programme schedule You collate inputs to generate and maintain customer Product Specifications and are responsible to create and maintain coherent Work Breakdown Structures You manage technical requirements relevant to your Project scope, through a Systems Engineering approach and you are responsible to track technical changes You are responsible to participate in Design Reviews throughout each phase of the New Product Introduction process You are responsible to deliver the Engineering requirements in support of the business gated processes (MER, PROMPT, PLS)

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Experience, Training and QualificationsHNC/HND within a related Engineering disciplineEssential Engineering Degree within an Aerospace related disciplineDesirable Typically having greater than 5 years of experience working in an Engineering Discipline or a Technical Project Management roleDesirable Previous experience managing multi-functional Teams including within a remote working settingEssential A good understanding of the certification framework within which the work is undertaken, preferably with some knowledge of Aircraft InteriorsDesirable An awareness of configuration management principles and change management processesEssential Experienced in preparation of business cases or bids for new programmes including Technical specification preparationDesirable Understanding of financial management within a new product development environment, dealing with different categories of costs that are both internal and external to the businessEssentialProduct development and associated processes Systems Engineering (Requirements Engineering, MBSE, Functional design) Mechanical, electrical and systems design DFMEA, PFMEADesirableRecognised qualification in Project Management (eg. PRINCE2, APMP or PMQ)Desirable

Competencies, Behaviours and SkillsAbility to lead and influence a multi-functional team in atransversal management structure i.e. without direct linemanagement responsibilityEssentialBeing pro-active and confident to work across multipledisciplines and with individuals at all levels within the businessEssentialHardworking and self-reliant approach, being highly motivatedand with a mindset of being an achiever. The individual shouldlead change with convictionEssentialA high level of analytical skills is required to develop andpropose the best solutions to complex problems encounteredin the context of a new product development projectEssentialHigh level of proven interpersonal skills, being a competentcommunicator, practicing active listening and able to establishgood working relationships across a broad spectrum ofdepartments within the business and also with externalstakeholders including customers, partners and suppliersEssentialAble to take in a high amount of information, process it andprovide clear information in a way that’s understandable to awide range of people with different skills and backgroundsEssentialBeing at ease communicating with Executives and SeniorExecutivesDesirable

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.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

What We’ll Offer• As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you’ll receive:• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)• Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.• Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.• Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme• 4 x Life Assurance• Up to 10% Annual Bonus• Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.• Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme• Annual share save schemes.• Option for hybrid and flexible working arrangements• Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools• Get involved in our corporate social responsibility activities from sustainability initiatives, charity and fundraising, volunteering days, or supporting STEM activities at local schools and colleges nurturing the next generation of talent