Supply Chain NPI & R&D Project Lead M-F

Published 07.06.2026

Company : Safran Electronics & Defense Job field : Supply chain Location : Torino , Italy Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Master Degree Required experience : More than 3 years

2026-183413

Published 07.06.2026

Job Description

What does the role look like?

The position will report hierarchically to the Supply Chain Strategy Manager, within his/her role, the candidate will be in charge of managing the New Product Introduction and Research & Development Supply Chain activities, interacting directly with internal and external Customers. Will be the primary contact between Supply Chain and Program Management / Engineering offices.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

Responsibility for scouting and qualifying new suppliers; a solid technical understanding of machining processes, equipment, and manufacturing technologies is essential

Manage all aspects of the Project to ensure achievement of Project objectives

Understand and project lifecycle requirements from Gate 1 (Bid) to Gate 5 (OE Production).

Execute the project plan and schedule to meet business case requirements for Supply Chain, RC, NRC & Capex

Support costing activity at the bid process, define with Commodities the Sourcing Strategy ensure NDA coverage, RFQ/Negotiation with Commodity, co-ordinate NPI Supplier Selection Review with Commodities and report LTA coverage, support Supplier review, place and manage PO, follow Customer reviews, coordinate industrialization

Manage Supplier Delivery and Quality performance to meet project requirements

Establish and manage supplier relationships to provide the best competitive advantage

Identify/support initiatives to reduce and/or contain cost, improve material flow, evaluate capacity, and manage material obsolescence.

Provide day-to-day support into the Integrated Project Team activities with respect to Risk, Problem Resolution and hardware achievement.

Responsible for defining, reviewing and tracking On-Time Delivery through LOB or WIP tracker, Cost adherence and release drawing, Technical Information to suppliers.

Support the engineering team in the achievement of design for manufacture, design for cost

Job Requirements

What will you bring to the role?

Good personal organizational skills

Excellent team working skills

Ability to communicate at all levels

Ability to produce high quality written reports and documents

Problem solving

Flexible approach, calm under pressure and responsive to change

Required skills:

Degree in Engineering preferred, preferably with a focus in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

3-5 years of proven experience of successfully leading projects in delivering complex projects on time and within budget, preferably in an aerospace development context

Good knowledge of project management techniques, including scheduling and risk management

Fluent English

Travel requirement ( 20%): this role requires frequent international travel, accounting for approximately 20% or more of the time, to visit suppliers, manufacturing sites, and project stakeholders

Microsoft Office Tools capability preferred

SAP capability preferred

What does Safran offer you?

A gross annual salary in the range of €40,000 to €50,000 determined on the basis of your skills and experience;

A structured system for skills development and enhancement, continuous training and opportunities for professional growth;

A hybrid working arrangement with the option to work remotely for up to 2 days a week;

Additional leave for parental responsibilities and study grants for children;

Study grants for employees and additional leave for continuous training;

A welfare platform and incentives for sustainable mobility;

Psychological, tax and social support services;

At Safran, you will find a structured system for skills development and enhancement, designed to promote a shared vision, foster collaboration in achieving new goals and encourage a proactive, innovation-driven approach.

We believe that diversity of approaches and perspectives is a key driver in creating value for our people, our environment and our customers. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, in which everyone can realise their potential and actively contribute to improving society

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 magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.

Locate your future workplace

147 Piazza Arturo Graf 149 10126

Torino

Italy