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Entity

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.

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Reference number

2026-180933  

Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Project management - Senior project manager

Job title

Local Technical Referent COMAC (based in Shangai) F/H

Employment type

Détachement

Contract period

36 months

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

As Safran Landing Systems representative of the C929 Landing Gear System based in Shanghai fronting Comac, your missions are the following:

• Strengthen the relationship between Safran and COMAC regarding project management aspects.
• Identify, establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders within COMAC.
• Act as a technical interface to filter, clarify, and facilitate the exchange of information between Safran and COMAC. In that respect, attend all the technical meetings, share the minutes, ensure a continuous and consistent follow-up of the actions, transmit the demands, expectations and answers of both parties.
• Promote Safran position by ensuring Safran's technical positions and processes are fully understood, and be able to re-explain them in person as needed.
• Ensure a clear understanding of COMAC's technical positions and milestones and be capable of gathering informal or relevant information from COMAC.
• Facilitate problem resolution by engaging the appropriate stakeholders and speeding up the flow of information.
• No decision-making responsibilities are attached to the position; all decisions remain under the authority of the PCE (Project Chief Engineer).
• Maintain regular connection with COMAC and the PCE, facilitate and monitor ongoing activities, and report on their status.
• Ensure coordination and maintain relationships with other COMAC suppliers related to our work packages, keeping the client continuously involved.
• Conduct visits and follow up with BCS and/or LGS suppliers on project-related matters. Facilitate the visits of SLS people in term of organisation.

You will report directly to the C929 PCE. The targeted duration of the mission is 36 months.

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Candidate skills & requirements

Required Skills and Qualifications :

• Initial experience in project management within the aerospace sector.
• Knowledge of development (ARP4754, DO178, DO160) and certification standards (CS25).
• Understanding of concurrent engineering approaches.
• Operational English for an international context; fluency in spoken and written Chinese would be a significant advantage.
• Familiarity with Chinese culture would be appreciated.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to foster relationships with both the client and SLS teams.
• High level of adaptability and ability to thrive in an international/multicultural environment.
• Strong skills required in analysis, synthesis and rigour.
• Quick learner with a keen interest in aeronautical technologies.
• Ability to work autonomously while maintaining rigorous reporting and being a team player.
• Technical experience on SLS products would be a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office project management tools is desirable.

Job location

Job location

Asia, China

City (-ies)

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Master Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 8 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)