Engineering Project Lead - Production Deviations

Engineering Project Lead - Production Deviations, Cwmbran

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 meet agreed KPIs.

Scope of Responsibilities

You will be a key contributor within the Safran Seats GB Engineering Projects office, supporting projects across Delivery, Test, Prototyping, and Sustaining Production. Some UK and international travel (approx. 5%) to Group companies, technology partners, research institutes, and suppliers is expected.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate SGB's Permits & Concessions process across projects, acting as the primary contact for all related matters.
• Oversee and ensure the delivery of activities by the Permits & Concessions team against KPIs.
• Improve turnaround times for permits and concessions by facilitating functional inputs and approvals.
• Act as a liaison between Engineering IPTs, Permits & Concessions team, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders to enhance knowledge sharing.
• Respond proactively to production or assembly issues, communicating solutions effectively.
• Ensure permits and concessions clearly define deviation requests and facilitate downstream activities like reviews and approvals.
• Contribute to Engineering Change Requests for permanent solutions.
• Analyze data to identify trends, root causes, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Capture lessons learned related to design and manufacturing issues.
• Provide regular progress updates to engineering management.
• Support the development of dashboards, tools, and KPIs related to permits and concessions.

Job Requirements

• Self-reliant, proactive, motivated, with strong interpersonal and communication skills in English.
• Qualified with an accredited Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science.
• Good knowledge of Manufacturing, Quality, and Project Management.
• Experience with PLM and ERP systems; familiarity with engineering design packages (e.g., Catia, Nastran).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data handling skills.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma tools is advantageous.
• Full UK driving license and valid passport required.
• Registered with the Engineering Council at IEng level and member of a professional body is preferred.

Competencies and Behaviours

• Disciplined, collaborative, accountable, transparent, visionary, and innovative.

This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including criminal record checks. Disclosure of unspent convictions is required.

Additional Information

To succeed, you should be customer-focused, proactive, and able to influence others. Benefits include holiday entitlement, pension scheme, private medical cover, bonus, flexible working, career development opportunities, and more.

Company Overview

Safran is a global high-technology group operating in aerospace, defense, and space markets, committed to sustainability and innovation. Safran Seats is a leading manufacturer of aircraft seats worldwide.