Job details

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

A glimpse at the job:

This position contributes to our vision by:
• Develop engineering schedules that support the organization's requirements, airframe and customer requirements.
• Ensure the engineering budget is maintained.
• Engages with internal resources to ensure fulfillment of the project. This will include acquiring commitments from functional leaders for the needed resource allocations.
• Collaborate with other project engineers.
• 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.
• Monitor and tracks project changes to ensure the non-recurring budgets are revised appropriately.
• Coordinate project completion with the affected groups.

What we offer:
• Competitive salaries
• Paid holidays
• Recognition programs
• Comprehensive benefits
• Retirement (401K) plans with employer match
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Over 300 career paths across global sites

Highlights from our facility:
Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas, plays a big role in making top-notch aircraft seats for airlines around the world. The team here is known for their know-how and dedication to building comfortable, reliable seats for both commercial and business planes. With a focus on quality and new ideas, the Gainesville facility helps keep Safran at the forefront of the aviation seating industry, working closely with airlines and aircraft makers to deliver seats passengers appreciate.

Join Safran Seats. Here we craft excellence together.

Candidate skills & requirements

At Safran Seats, we value service-oriented team players who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to adapt to our dynamic, innovative environment.
• 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.
• Plus requires 5 years of experience in engineering related field, at least 2 of those years must be experience managing projects.
• Applicable experience may be acquired prior to, during, or following completion of degree.
• Proven expertise in leading multiple projects.
• Experience developing and maintaining project plans, resource models, risk logs, issue logs, status reports, and other project-related assets.
• Strong relationship management skills including negotiation, conflict management, and managing multiple objectives.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership; understanding the project engineer role as it pertains to the project team and working with moderate supervision.
• Must have intermediate design skills
• Must have proven problem solving skills
• Knowledgeable in budget management
• Knowledgeable in Risk Management
• Have understanding of Scope Management
• Proficient with MS Office
• Preferred knowledge in earned Value Management

Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
• Innovative & Curious
• Collaborative & Inclusive
• Committed to Safety
• Trustworthy
• Results Focused
• Driven to Excellence
• Powered by Teamwork

This description outlines the general nature and level of work for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary by assignment or group.

Relocation assistance may be offered for this position.

Annual salary

Based on Experience

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Texas

City (-ies)

Gainesville

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

No