LUH Project Engineer

LUH Project Engineer

Published 05.15.2025
• Company:
Safran Helicopter Engines
• Job field:
Project management
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Location:

Grand Prairie, Texas, United States
• Contract type:
Permanent
• Contract duration:
Full-time
• Required degree:
Bachelor's Degree
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Required experience:

More than 8 years
• Professional status:
Professional, Engineer & Manager

Safran Helicopter Engines is seeking an accountable project engineer to be responsible for all engineering and technical disciplines that projects involve. You will schedule, plan, forecast, resource and manage all the technical activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion. Reporting to Lakota Program Manager, this position will direct and coordinate all phases of design and production through direct supervision of customer requirements and in coordination with supporting organizations.

• Develops engines maintainability – initiates associated maintenance procedures revision
• Analyses removals, maintains records, & performs periodic analysis of reliability for engines in service.
• Negotiates between organizations to develop onload/offload plans and integrated schedules using knowledge of production systems (e.g., supply, engineering, manufacturing, support, etc).
• Monitors and ensures compliance with industrial plans, schedules, and reports status to Management and Customers as required.
• Interfaces with multiple organizations, as required, to ensure success of the UH-72A Lakota program.
• Acts as the program focal point for coordination between Safran HE USA and the design and support engineering in France.
• Participate in weekly program meetings to understand progress and track actions.
• Supports customer program reviews as required.
• Reviews engineering changes, delivery and quality trends.
• Compares contract requirements to proposal and follows-up as required.
• Routine reporting of performance.
• Effectively interfaces with business partners in all areas including customers, key employees, managers, sales, supply chain, and finance and support personnel to achieve Program strategic goals.
• Organize, prioritizing, and scheduling to ensure that desired results are achieved in day-today operations and in meeting mid-to long term Program strategic goals.
• Coordinates process improvement activities.

• Provides technical support to Field Representatives & customers
• Prepares / validates technical agreements under design office delegation
• Acts as “in service incident” investigation coordinator (member of the EPE team) & generates investigation report(s)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The candidate shall be able to work independently using their knowledge/skill to fulfill the job description.

Safran Helicopter Engines USA is a federal contractor and will require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before beginning employment with the company.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field and 8+ years in production management, Engineering, or Project management or combination of education and experience. Prefers 5+ years of turbine power plant experience.
• Knowledge of Program Management methodologies and proven ability to manage successful Program and/or Project Teams necessary.
• Must have proven analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to…