Project Engineer, Mechanical Engineer

General information Entity Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated 31.3 billion in revenue in 2025.

Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.
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Domain

Performance and Support Job field / Job profile

Project management - Project management Job title

Project Engineer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

As a member of Safran Seats, you contribute to providing over one million seats to airlines worldwide, ensuring superior quality, comfort, and innovation.

Your role involves collaborating with a team to develop high-value solutions for passengers and crews. Safran is one of the few OEMs offering a comprehensive range of passenger seats, from economy to first class, allowing you to take pride in creating impressive seating options for various needs.
1. Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)
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.
2. Essential Functions (Duties and 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.

Candidate skills & requirements
3. 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
- • Plus 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…