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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Transfer Engineer - **Company:** Safran - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, 3d Models, CAD Data Exchange, Databases, Data Cleansing, Data Transmissions, Information Engineering, Data Transformation, Data Migration, Data Mining, Power BI, Tableau (Software), Windchill, Digital Twin, Data Analytics, Enovia, Data Management, Teamcenter (Software) - **Published:** August 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/43883CB49DD44FBC86E077AFB6BCE276/job/ ## About the Role 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. ## Description 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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