LUH Project Engineer Company : Safran Helicopter Engines Job field : Project management Location : Grand Prairie , Texas , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelor's Degree Required experience : More than 8 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Salary range : TBD \# 2025-157850 Apply with one click Any questions ? **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: • Develops engines maintainability – initiates associated maintenance procedures revision • Analyses removals, maintains records, & performs periodic analysis of reliability for engines in service. • 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. •Participate in weekly program meetings to understand progress and track actions. • Supports customer program reviews as required. • Reviews engineering changes, delivery and quality trends. • Compares contract requirements to proposal and follows-up as required. • 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. • Organize, prioritizing, and scheduling to ensure that desired results are achieved in day-today operations and in meeting mid-to long term Program strategic goals. • Coordinates process improvement activities. • Other Service Engineering duties may be assigned such as: • Provides technical support to Field Representatives & customers • Prepares / validates technical agreements under design office delegation • Acts as “in service incident” investigation coordinator (member of the EPE team) & generates investigation report(s) **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** Requirements: 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. • 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 across multi-layered projects. • 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. 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 **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 Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. It offers the widest range of helicopter turboshafts in the world and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries. **Locate your future workplace** 2709 Forum DriveTX 75052 Grand Prairie Texas United States 100,000 employees worldwide 27 Number of countries where Safran is located 35 business area families + Maps are available under theOpen Database Licence (https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/) . + © OpenStreetMap (https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright) contributors. + © Safran 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.