Principal Mechanical Engineer

As a Principal Electro-Mechanical Engineer at Safran Electrical & Power you will be responsible for achieving technical and economic performance objectives during the life cycle of a product or product family whilst utilising the latest technology. You will strategically analyse market needs and trends, ensuring the products meet the customer requirements during the whole life cycle. You will participate and lead design and technical reviews to ensure prospective products follow the "First Time Right" design methodology. You will use your experience and researching capabilities to maintain and propose roadmaps to ensure products are ahead of the curve and ahead of market trends. You will be the main contact for issues and queries relating to mechanical design or rotating electric machines.

• Ensure the product line achieves and surpasses technical and economic performance objectives.
• Ensure the product meets customer requirements during the whole life cycle.
• Strategically analyse the market, consumer needs, trends and competition to ensure the products and product families are market leading.
• Elaborate and maintain the product roadmap, proposing future technical roadmaps in collaboration with the Research & Technology team.
• Identify and influence research and technology studies related to the products you have technical authority over.
• Participate and chair design & technical reviews if the product within the product family to ensure "First Time Right" design methodology is followed.
• During the bid phase, you will validate the tender compliance to product policy and architecture, guaranteeing the product suitability to the customers' requirements and expectations.
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We are looking for candidates with a range of skills and experience. If you have a good mix of the following, we'd love to hear from you:
• Degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering preferred.
• Substantial experience in the mechanical design of rotating machinery, and ideally electric machines.
• An understanding of airworthiness requirements and understanding of EASA/FAA and RTCA regulations.
• A solid understanding of the product development process.
• A track record of leading NPI project of a reasonable size and budget as a lead or project engineer.
• Familiarity with the principles of design cost, design for manufacture and design for assembly with a track record of solution generation to achieve manufacturing costs and assembly needs.
• Previous experience using relevant engineering and analysis software tools, including Catia V5, Windchill and Integrity.
• Evidence of written English at interview stage.
  
  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 Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries., Why Safran?
• A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
• Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.
• Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
• Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.
• A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.
  
  £ Competitive
Benefits: 8% Bonus, Excellent Pension, 33 Days Holiday, Dental, BUPA, EV Scheme, Workplace nursery scheme, Midday finish on Fridays, Enhanced family friendly policies, Wellbeing programme, Employee assistance programme including health and finance, Onsite subsidised canteen Skills: Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering degree, Certification, Airworthiness, Catia V5, Windchill, Integrity , Knowledge of EASA/FAA/RTCA, Technical audit, CVE experience At Safran Electrical & Power, we recognise that aviation needs to innovate and change in order to protect our environment. We believe that future aircraft power systems will be hybrid-electric or full-electric, which is why we are working to develop and deliver advanced electrical solutions to help decarbonise flight. The UK Safran Electrical & Power team has expertise in designing and developing electrical systems comprising generators, power conversion, distribution and control, with developing expertise in electric motors for aircraft propulsion. If you want to help deliver this future, we are looking for enthusiastic and creative people to join our team.