Senior Project Engineer

Job description

Job Description

Northwest Aerospace Technologies (“NAT”), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States.

Focusing on commercial and military aircrafts, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a variety of Blue Chip customers.

POWERED BY TEAMWORK.

Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins?

At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions.

We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success.

For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion.

There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list).

Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies.

Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that”.



In the role of Senior Project Engineer, you'll play a pivotal part on our Engineering team.



This position contributes to our vision by:



The Senior Project Engineer provides engineering leadership to a team representing multiple skill areas, which may include internal and external resources and customers, and ensures the Engineering package conforms to the customer contract requirements and company's format and quality procedures.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities



•Directly responsible for the content of the Engineering package, and the budgetary and schedule performance of his/her projects.

•Responsible for technical communication and coordination with the airline customer and their suppliers, will lead the technical discussion at customer meetings.

•Create, review, and approve drawings, engineering orders, substantiation documents and aircraft manuals.

•Assign and monitor engineering work packages.

•Resolve technical issues.

•Managing projects for the successful completion within the schedule and budget.

•Contribute to the preparation of NAT proposals, including the development of the statement of work, non-recurring engineering estimates, and the parts kit list.

•Mentor less experienced Project Engineers or Engineers who are being developed for project engineering.

•Other duties as assigned.

Complementary Description

Safran Cabin headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, with a global presence of over 11,000 employees at 36 sites.

Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand.

Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.



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•Project Management – Develops project plans, coordinates projects, communicates changes and progress, completes project on time and budget, and manages project team activities.



•Judgment – You display a willingness to make decisions, you exhibit sound and accurate judgment, you support and explain reasoning for decisions, you include appropriate people in decision-making process, and you make timely decisions.

•Leadership – You exhibit confidence in self and others, you inspire respect and trust, you react well under pressure, you show courage to take action, and you motivate others to perform well.

•Negotiation Skills – You clarify interests and positions of all parties and adjust tactics to achieve desired results; you manage conflict, manipulation, and strong emotions; and you develop alternative options for mutual gain.

Job Requirements

At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation.

We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.



Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

•Working knowledge of aircraft structural, interior, mechanical and electrical engineering.



•Structural substantiation and certification.

•Aviation background and aircraft interior experience required.



•Ability to lead team of up to 20 Engineers in productive and efficient manner to generate aircraft modification engineering.



•Ability to coach, train, and mentor team of engineers.



•Ability to assess team strengths and delegate work to gain maximum results.

•Ability to work constructively with other departments and vendors to gain consensus on the best plan for each program issue.

•Ability to prepare meeting materials and conduct design reviews as required to keep all parties informed of progress, gain team consensus and progress the engineering package to completion.

•Ability to plan an engineering package, prepare staffing plans, anticipate critical path issues and set a schedule to meet program schedules and budgets.



•Strong communication, time management and problem-solving skills.

•Computer skills should include the ability to use CAD systems, spreadsheets, word processing, project scheduling and project presentation software.

•Ability to sit for extended periods of time, use hands to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and have close/color vision ability to adjust focus.

•Ability to travel as required.

•Ability to work overtime as required.



Summary of Education, Experience & Certification

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in engineering or equivalent, minimum 10 years industry experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.



Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee for legal compliance purposes.



This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position.

The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense 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 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's World's best companies 2024 ranking.



Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.

Required Skill Profession

Engineers