Position description

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

Skills: Project Management, Product Development, R&T, Stakeholder Management, Data Analysis, Microsoft Project, Engineering Lifecycle

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:

- Competitive salary, annual bonus, and pay review
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
- Strong pension scheme and life assurance
- Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
- Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
- Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

Your Role

As a Project Engineer, you will play a key role within the Engineering Project Management Office, supporting the delivery of engineering projects across their full lifecycle-from early engagement through to production and sustaining activities.

You will:

- Support delivery of engineering projects, ensuring alignment with time, cost, and quality objectives
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to achieve successful project outcomes
- Apply project management methods, governance, and tools to meet contractual and customer requirements
- Manage stakeholders across engineering and non-engineering functions
- Monitor progress, analyse data, and prioritise actions based on business needs
- Support change management and evolving product requirements
- Contribute to contract, funding, and commercial discussions
- Assist in transitioning product development into manufacturing
- Ensure compliance with aircraft certification requirements
- Conduct peer reviews of technical data, reports, and analysis

You may also be required to travel within the UK and internationally (~10%).

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

Safran - Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future.

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Engineering team as a Project Engineer at our Cwmbran site.

We understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger. Even if you don't meet 100% of the criteria, we encourage you to apply if your experience aligns broadly with the role. Let us know if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process.

Candidate skills & requirements

What You'll Bring

Essential:
- Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Electronic, Materials, or similar)
- Experience in product development, R&D, or production engineering
- Experience with project management methods and tools
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to analyse data and prioritise effectively
- Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on approach
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Ability to build effective cross-functional relationships

Desirable:
- Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline
- Professional registration (IEng/working towards CEng)
- Experience with engineering design tools (e.g. Catia, Nastran)
- Knowledge of aerospace certification and compliance requirements

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, Wales

City (-ies)

Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ Cwmbran