Project Chief Engineer

Project Chief Engineer

Published 08.24.2026

Company : Safran Electrical & Power Job field : Electronics & Automation Location : Twinsburg , Ohio , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelors Degree Required experience : More than 8 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Salary range : N/A ITAR : ITAR Controlled position

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Published 08.24.2026

Job Description

Job Location: Twinsburg, Ohio

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as the technical authority for assigned electrical generation system development programs from concept to entry into production.

Define and maintain the technical baseline, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and SAFRAN standards and processes.

Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across systems, electrical, mechanical, electronics, software, test, manufacturing, and testing disciplines.

Manage project milestones, schedules, budgets, and Non-Recurring Cost targets, ensuring compliance with performance, manufacturability, and support cost objectives.

Develop technical strategies, system architectures, and design solutions that meet performance, reliability, safety, weight, cost, manufacturability, and schedule objectives.

Plan, coordinate, and monitor engineering activities to ensure achievement of technical milestones and successful execution of development programs.

Lead technical reviews, including System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), and Production Readiness Reviews (PRR).

Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks while driving timely resolution of complex engineering issues.

Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace regulations and industry standards, including RTCA DO-160, DO-178, DO-254, and other applicable standards.

Coordinate testing and qualifications activities and serve as the primary technical interface with customers, stakeholders and leadership.

Oversee system verification, validation, and qualification to ensure successful product development.

Support transition from development to production by resolving technical issues, overseeing or directly approving engineering changes, and ensuring manufacturing readiness.

Mentor engineering teams, promote technical excellence, and foster effective collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines and geographic locations.

Mentor engineering teams, promote technical excellence, and foster effective collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines and geographic locations.

Support business development activities by providing technical input for proposals, customer presentations, and strategic planning.

Hours/Travel:

Occasional travel may be required (up to 10%).

May be asked to work additional hours based on project needs.

Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline is required.

Masters degree in Engineering or Business Administration is preferred.

Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible engineering experience, including technical leadership of complex product development programs.

Job Requirements

Demonstrated experience in the design, development, qualification, or support of aerospace electrical generation systems, electrical power systems, rotating machines, power electronics, or closely related aerospace products.

Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams through the complete product development lifecycle.

Experience working with FAA, EASA, or other civil or military certification authorities.

Experience managing technical risks, design reviews, and cross-functional engineering activities.

Core Competencies:

Strong knowledge of aircraft electrical power generation, power conversion, electrical distribution, and control systems.

Thorough understanding of aerospace development processes, systems engineering principles, and design assurance practices.

Working knowledge of applicable aerospace regulations, certification requirements, and industry standards.

Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and customers.

Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities in technically complex environments.

Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on quality, schedule, cost, and customer satisfaction.

Proficiency with engineering documentation, requirements management, configuration management, and product lifecycle management tools is preferred.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Supervisory Responsibilities

List the supervisory responsibilities this position must perform; include the department or position titles responsible for and the level of authority exercised in performing the responsibilities.

Direct managerial responsibilities to the Project Engineers associated to the assigned program.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position sits and performs computer work for extended periods of time.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is an office setting with moderate office noise.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazines ""Worlds Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions.

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