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Company: Safran

Location: Hull, TX 77564

Description:

Entity
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 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.

With over one million seats equipping the fleets of the major airlines, Safran Seats is one of the world's leading suppliers of seating for passengers, crews and helicopters thanks to innovative and high added-value solutions.

Reference number
2024-141991

Job details
Domain

Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile

Project management - Project manager level 1
Job title

Project Engineer
Employment type

Permanent
Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time

Full-time
Job description

As a member of the Safran Seats business, you play a major role in teamwork that provides over one million seats to major airlines worldwide. Our commitment to superior quality, comfort and innovation ensure that you can take pride in doing meaningful work that supports the needs of passengers and crews alike.

Objective:
Under moderate supervision, responsible to achieve the cost budget, schedule, scope of work, product definition, and weight target related to engineering for moderate to complex projects they oversee. The Project Engineer will work closely with Design Engineering, Certification, Program Management, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to lead and coordinate projects within the definitions of the airframe manufacturer and airline specifications, regulatory requirements, SSUSA requirements.

Authorities:
Individual Contributor: This position has the authority and the right to control, command assigned project activities and ensure compliance to the applicable defined company, project engineering department policies, processes, practices and the defined objectives.

Main Function Responsibilities:
A) Develop engineering schedules that support the organization's requirements, airframe and customer requirements.
B) Ensure the engineering budget is maintained.
C) Engages with internal resources to ensure fulfillment of the project. This will include acquiring commitments from functional leaders for the needed resource allocations.
D) Collaborate with other project engineers.
E) Monitor project performance while documenting and working with the team to solve any problems that arise, ensuring that the project remains on schedule and delivers high-quality product to the customer on-time and within budget.
F) Monitor and tracks project changes to ensure the non-recurring budgets are revised appropriately.
G) Coordinate project completion with the affected groups.
H) Provide mentorship of lesser experienced Associate Project Engineers.
I) Performs other duties as assigned.
Travel specifictity

International and/or Domestic travel required; More than 1 month of total traveling per year.
Additional description

SAFRAN Seats is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Candidate skills & requirements

Qualification Requirements:
A. Education & Qualification
Must have a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Material Science, Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, or Systems Engineering or 12 years equivalent related experience in lieu of degree.

B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge:
Requires 5 years of experience in engineering related field, at least 2 of those years must be experience managing projects.

C. Professional Skills:
Proven expertise in leading multiple projects.
Experience developing and maintaining project plans, resource models, risk logs, issue logs, status reports, and other project-related assets.
Strong relationship management skills including negotiation, conflict management, and managing multiple objectives.
Strong sense of accountability and ownership; understanding the project engineer role as it pertains to the project team and working with moderate supervision.
Must have intermediate design skills
Must have proven problem solving skills
Knowledgeable in budget management
Knowledgeable in Risk Management
Have understanding of Scope Management
Proficient with MS Office
Preferred knowledge in earned Value Management
Preferred knowledge in Lean Principles
Cognizant of the current standards of the aircraft industry and warrant specifications including FAA and CAA/JAA rules applicable to the product.
Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment.
Ability to read and review written communication.
Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.

D. Behavioral Skills:
Able to multi-task and manage numerous projects
Must possess good planning and prioritizing skills.

E. Desirable Aspects:
Catia V5, Pro/e, AutoCAD
APQP, DFMEA,
Requirement capture/Systems engineering
Annual salary

Based on Market Rate
Job location
Job location

North America, United States, Texas
City (-ies)

Gainesville

Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

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