Project Engineer

Company: Safran
Location: Grand Prairie
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Project Engineer
Company : Safran Helicopter Engines
Location : Grand Prairie , Texas , United States
Contract type : Permanent
Contract duration : Full-time
Required degree : Bachelor's Degree
Required experience : More than 8 years
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Job Description
Safran Helicopter Engines is seeking 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
--- 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.
--- Acts as the primary interface to customers for each project and engineering issues
--- Works directly with the customers and internal departments to ensure all requirements are met
--- Participate in weekly program meetings to understand progress and track actions
--- Supports customer program reviews as required
--- Reviews contracts, pricing, engineering changes, delivery and quality trends
--- Compares contract requirements to proposal and follows-up as required
--- Identifies and communicates impact items and prepares plans to mitigate impact or recover
--- Monitors funding and budgets, preparing rolling forecasts
--- Manages projects from proposal to bottom line profitability
--- Develops and maintains teamwork with all levels of personnel;
--- 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
--- Motivates and leads staff in organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling to ensure that desired results are achieved in day-today operations and in meeting mid-to long term Program strategic goals
--- Develops and implements LEAN and Six Sigma initiatives. Define and implement changes to improve processes and financial results
--- Coordinates process improvement activities
--- Administers programs to ensure employee safety and compliance with all OSHA requirements
--- Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture
--- Regular, predictable attendance is required
--- Other duties may be assigned.
Complementary Description
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.
Physical Requirements:
--- 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
Job Requirements
Required Competencies; Education / Knowledge / Skills and Abilities:
--- 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 effectively motivate both internal and external resources to achieve objectives
--- Effective negotiating skills
--- Must have the ability to lead cross-functional teams
--- Verbal, technical writing skills and presentation skills required
--- Requires proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
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2709 Forum DriveTX 75052-7027
Grand Prairie
Texas United States
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Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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