Job Description

POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that”.

In the role of Industrialization Engineer, you'll play a pivotal part on our Industrialization team.

This position contributes to our vision by:
- Leading team members, provide solutions for Safran WWS industrialization deliverables on new programs / projects as part of the integrated program team
- Develop and execute Industrialization plans, Transfer of Work projects, site projects in accordance with standards and program goals
- Coordinate and support production processes as required, new production lines and associated layouts, phased factory layout improvements, operator training plans.
- Ensure execution of the plan for design, manufacture, and implementation of new tools or prototypes from the tooling engineering teams.
- Create, update, and improve the production element of the industrial dossier, mainly Manufacturing Bill of Materials, Routers, Standardized work instructions (including Takt times and lead times)
- Provide technical contribution to the Design and Manufacturing teams to develop optimal production processes.
- Analyze and manage industrial processes and product risks of the projects
- Provide feedback to the Design group for DFMA (design for manufacture and assembly) and propose alternative designs.
- Maintain industrialization metrics and communicate performance on a regular basis
- Integrate Lean Six Sigma principles into your work
- Know, understand, and accurately apply regulatory requirements, customer specifications and company specifications
- Apply advanced concepts relating to manufacturability to engineering drawing and models
-The role of the Industrialization Engineer is the project management of Safran WWS industrialization deliverables on new programs, Transfer of Work projects, and internal projects as part of the integrated program team
- Perform all other duties as assigned

Complementary Description

Safran Cabin headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, with a global presence of over 11,000 employees at 36 sites. Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand. Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.

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• Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.
• Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.
• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub – Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!

The expected salary range for this position is between $75,000 - $90,000 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.

Job Requirements

At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.

Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
• Team oriented
• Process focused
• Open & honest communication
• Quality minded
• Ability to persevere and honor commitments
• Recognizes success
• Executes with urgency
• Creates solutions
• Customer focused in everything we do

Job Requirements:
Education:
BS in Industrial, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering.

Experience:
Minimum 5 years, experience in the Aerospace, Automotive industries; experience in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Experience:
Electro-mechanical system fabrication and/or assembly.
Experience with airworthiness regulations.
Knowledge of assembly lines with complex assemblies and /or processes.
Lean Six Sigma Accreditation, Green Belt or Black Belt.
Program Management Professional (PMP) certified.

Computer Skills:
• Fluent with ERP systems
• Working knowledge of CATIA, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CAD applications
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio)

Specialized knowledge:
• Collaboration – Establishes collaborative relationships to achieve objectives
• Communication – Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Project and general management experience
• Experience in industrialization and/or manufacturing engineering
• Experience with Transfer of Work projects
• Project Leadership experience
• Self-motivated and multi-tasker
• Able to manage resource allocation and level load teamwork

Other Skills:
Proven troubleshooting in primary processes (mechanical assembly, CNC machining, layup, bonding, electronics assembly.)
Track record of deployment of assembly lines with complex assemblies.
Knowledge of common materials and manufacturing processes used in the aerospace industry.
Experience with LEAN tools (e.g. Valve Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S, pull systems, standardized work.)
Strong problem-solving skills.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.