Engineering Project Lead - Production Deviations Company : Safran Seats Job field : Project management Location : Cwmbran , Wales , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager \# 2025-161910 Apply with one click Any questions ? **Job Description** Job Summary The role will provide overall management and coordination of SGB's Permits & Concessions process across the entire NPD lifecycle including live and post design projects to agreed KPIs. Scope of Responsibilities You will be a key individual contributor and part of the Safran Seats GB Engineering Projects office. You will provide support to projects and engineering across Delivery, Test and Prototyping, and Sustaining Production. Some UK and international travel is to be anticipated, visiting Group companies, technology partners, research institutes, and suppliers (approx. 5% of role). Key Responsibilities and Duties • Provide overall management and coordination of SGB's Permits & Concessions process across live projects and post design projects, acting as a focal within the business for all matters relating to Permits & Concessions. • Oversee and manage the activities of the SGB Permits & Concessions team ensuring delivery to agreed KPIs. • Drive improvement into the end-to-end turnaround time for Permits & Concessions, facilitating all functional inputs and approvals to expedite the process where required. • Act as a liaison between the Engineering IPT's, Permits & Concessions team, and Manufacturing, heightening the knowledge of product designs amongst our production teams, and increasing knowledge of Manufacturing processes amongst Engineering teams. • Proactively respond to problems in the production or assembly of parts, subsystems and products. • To facilitate clear concise communication of proposed solutions to across the Engineering and Manufacturing teams to ensure quick and appropriate resolution of design / manufacturing issues • Ensure that permits and concessions clearly define the intent of the deviation request including a proposed disposition in order to appropriately facilitate efficient downstream activities, such as signatory reviews and approvals and / or the implementation of engineering changes or industrialisation improvements. • Contribute to the completion of Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) for the implementation of permanent solutions. • Analyse data to investigate trends, identify systematic root causes and devise solutions to mitigate these issues. • Contribute to the capture and implementation of lessons learnt associated with design and manufacturing issues in relation to concessions and permit root cause analysis • Provide regular updates on progress and support needed to the Engineering management, including the Head of PDP, and the Head of Engineering Projects. • To contribute to the development and improvement of the dashboards, tools and KPI's associated with concessions and permit processing and reporting **Job Requirements** Knowledge, Experience, Training and Qualifications Be self-reliant, hardworking, pro-active, motivated and an achiever. E Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing using the English language including verbal, and written presentations. E Skilled in mechanical design, to mix complex geometries and CAD manipulation E Able to establish good working relationships with all stakeholders. E Be qualified with an accredited Degree or equivalent level in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical engineering or Materials Science field. E Good knowledge of Manufacturing, Quality and Project Management. E Have at least working knowledge of PLM and ERP systems E Have experience in engineering design packages (e.g. Catia, Nastran) D Demonstrate strong communication skills including verbal, written and formal presentations. E Have strong analytical and problem solving skills with a pragmatic hands on approach, including the use of appropriate data handling software. E Have experience of Lean Six Sigma tools and processes with good total quality facilitation skills D Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications (e.g. MS Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project). E Full UK driving license and valid passport essential as travel may be required. E Be registered with the Engineering Council at Incorporated Engineer (IEng) level and member of a recognised professional body D Familiar with several project management methods (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, etc.) and the principles of engineering, defining needs and managing requirements in their field. D Competencies, Behaviours and Skills Disciplined – Following methods and decisions diligently to improve performance. E Collaborative – Working together with others to create a more open, empowered, and effective team. E Accountable – Taking responsibility for one's actions or lack of actions to encourage positive changes. E Transparent – Communicating openly and based on real facts to build trust, improve decision making and address issues. E Visionary – Focussing on the future to make creative discoveries and mobilise others. E Innovative – Generating Ideas for the new products/services and processes to contribute to growth, performance and value. E 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.)** To succeed in this role you need to be customer focused and you'll be expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills (involving working effectively with other functions), showing proactivity and initiative with the ability to influence others. 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 **Company Information** 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. **Locate your future workplace** Llantarnam Industrial ParkNP44 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.