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Safran One PLM Lead in Cwmbran, United Kingdom
One PLM Lead
Vacancy details
General information
Entity
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 Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.
Reference
2026-176955
Position description
Domain
Production
Job field / Job profile
Industrial engineering - Industrialization leader
Job title
One PLM Lead
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:
Early finish on Fridays
Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
Strong pension scheme and life assurance
Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies
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As OnePLM Lead, you will drive the introduction, deployment, and adoption of the OnePLM solution across our industrial organisation. Your mission will be to standardise and integrate Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) processes, ensuring efficient product development, configuration control, and digital continuity across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality.
In this role, you'll act as the main liaison among business stakeholders, IT, and external PLM partners to enable successful implementation aligned with aerospace regulatory and programme requirements.
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Lead the end-to-end rollout of the OnePLM platform across multiple industrial programmes
Coordinate system configuration, testing, validation, and go-live activities
Define, standardise, and govern PLM processes (engineering change, BOM management, configuration control, document management)
Ensure compliance with aerospace regulatory standards (such as AS9100)
Build governance frameworks for data integrity and lifecycle management
Drive alignment with enterprise digital transformation objectives
Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management teams
Facilitate workshops, user training, and stakeholder engagement
But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)
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At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.
We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Production/Industrial Engineering team as a OnePLM Lead at our [Insert Location] site.
At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert; however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.
Candidate skills & requirements
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Track record deploying or leading major PLM solutions – Essential
Strong process optimisation and standardisation experience – Essential
Good understanding of BOM management and configuration control – Essential
Experience within regulated industries (ideally aerospace) and AS9100 knowledge – Essential
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams – Essential
Experience delivering change management and training to end users – Desirable
Experience with digital transformation programmes – Desirable
Here, we craft excellence together. If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.
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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. A fulfilling work environment helps drive innovation 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.
A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Get involved: Participate in site groups and forums including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM Ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships, and Wellbeing Programs.
Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.
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Position location
Job location
Europe, UK, Wales
City (-ies)
Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ Cwmbran