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Safran
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 magazine's "World's 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.
Safran - Here, we craft excellence together.
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.
*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)
- Pension
- Income Protection
- Life Assurance 8 x Salary
- Health Cash Plan
- Gainshare bonus
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PLM Data Transfer Engineer
Slough, Berkshire
18 Month Fixed Term Contract
£ Competitive
Your Role
The Data Transfer Engineer is responsible for leading and delivering the migration of legacy product data into Safran Electrical Components' Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. This role takes ownership of the complete data migration work package, ensuring that engineering data is accurately transferred, validated, and made available within the new PLM environment.
The migration scope includes a variety of legacy product data, such as 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, PDF documents, Microsoft Word files, and Excel spreadsheets. Working closely with engineering, design, and programme stakeholders, the Data Engineer will manage data preparation, cleansing, mapping, migration, and validation activities to ensure a successful transition to the PLM platform while maintaining data quality, integrity, and traceability.
- Lead and deliver the migration of legacy and in-production product data into the PLM system.
- Assess, extract, sort, cleanse, validate, and prepare product data for migration.
- Collaborate with Safran PLM teams across multiple sites to support data transfer activities.
- Ensure data preparation activities comply with SEC standards, guidelines, and procedures.
- Develop, harmonise, and improve data modelling and migration methodologies.
- Create and maintain supporting procedures, work instructions, and documentation.
- Organise and support training related to migration tools and processes.
- Monitor and report project progress through dashboards and regular status updates.
- Identify, communicate, and manage project risks, issues, and opportunities.
- Maintain and update project plans and schedules.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to support project objectives.
- Promote and implement engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with engineering processes and documentation requirements.
- Adhere to company Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures.
- Travel within the UK, France, and internationally as required to support project and workshop activities.
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Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience in Data Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience with product data migration, data management, or PLM environments.
- Knowledge of PLM systems (e.g. 3DEXPERIENCE/ENOVIA, Teamcenter, Windchill).
- Understanding of CAD data, engineering drawings, and associated databases.
- Experience in data extraction, cleansing, validation, and migration activities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
- Basic scripting and automation skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
- Experience preparing project reports and presenting to stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
Desirable
- Experience with digital twin or IoT-enabled engineering environments.
- Knowledge of data analytics, KPI reporting, and visualisation tools such as Tableau.
- Experience supporting PLM implementation or engineering data transformation projects.
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