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Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence 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 defence industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.
Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. It is a key player in the equipment electrification & in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. Mastering the on-board energy system, the company designs and provides modular, innovative and optimised architectures and solutions.
Reference
2024-149153
Position description
Domain
Research, design and development
Job field / Job profile
Project management - Project management
Job title
UK Engineering manager
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Number of hours per week
36.45
Job description
The UK Engineering Manager's role is to organise and coordinate the engineering and laboratory team and projects of SEC UK according to the Company's development strategy and market needs.
Responsibilities include:
1. Ensuring that the Company's Development Projects are well managed and meet all of the required objectives.
2. Supporting business development through technical expertise and customer lobbying.
3. Ensuring close collaboration and technical exchange with the SEC division's managers (France, US and Canada) and their Engineering teams.
4. Supporting production and purchasing projects to improve product performances.
5. Developing new concepts and new products according to BU Technology Road Map.
6. Managing the Company's New Product Introduction Process.
7. Defining the budget, resources and their allocation through the projects according to the strategy and market needs.
8. Ensuring the competencies progress of the team and the associated training plan.
9. Ensuring the deployment and application of the engineering methods and processes in line with the other SEC engineering departments.
10. Supporting the R&T activities led by the Eu R&T manager and the development of internal and external partnerships (Laboratory, university...), including funded projects.
11. Ensuring KPI follow-up and reporting to top management.
Travel specificity
Travel in UK, France and international countries.
Candidate skills & requirements
Professional skills
Technical:
* Team activity. Research support.
* Process application and KPI follow-up.
* Reporting project progress.
* Internal and customer presentations.
* Technical and Scientific survey.
* Good knowledge in mechanical, treatments, and design rules.
Financial:
* Research of funded projects (support to Eu R&T manager).
* Support of budget definition.
* Budget allocation to the projects, investments, follow-up and reporting.
* RFQ's involvement by creating technical documentation (CM, STE, drawing, ...) and technical presentation.
Management skills:
* Able to manage a multi-functional team with different levels of knowledge.
* Able to define smart objectives to reach the target of the department and report it to top management.
* Ability to motivate and challenge the team to reach objectives.
* Animation of the Engineering and lab department.
* Participate fully in the Company's HSE programmes and ensure adherence to HSE rules and procedures.
Position location
Job location
Europe, UK, England, London
City (-ies)
Slough
Candidate criteria
Additional Languages preferred
* English (Bilingual)
* French (Intermediate)
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