One PLM Lead
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.
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
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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.
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.
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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