Industrial Project Engineer

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Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Production

Industrial engineering - Production process planner

Industrial Project Engineer

Permanent

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Full-time

Safran is seeking an Industrial Project Engineer – Supplier Recovery to lead recovery initiatives with delinquent suppliers across North America. Acting as Safran's representative, you will ensure visibility into supplier Work in Progress (WIP), secure credible recovery (“get well”) plans, and drive actions that improve supplier performance. This role requires extensive travel and direct engagement with supplier leadership and operational teams to adapt supplier capabilities to Safran's expectations, stabilize industrial processes, and sustain production rates critical to Safran's supply chain.

When not at supplier sites, the role is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Supply Chain Management

Travel Requirement: ~80% (primarily within North America)

Salary will be based on relevant experience in a similar role.

Position reports to the Cincinnati, OH office.

Physical location to be determined.

• Support suppliers to identify root causes analysis (8D, Pareto, VSM …)
• Develop, negotiate, and validate credible recovery plans with delinquent suppliers.
• Reinforce visibility on WIP to ensure transparency of commitments and progress.
• Drive actions that adapt supplier capabilities to Safran's expectations and ensure recovery milestones are achieved.

• Partner with supplier management teams across Purchasing, Procurement, New Product Introduction (NPI), Quality, and Supplier Performance Management.
• Ensure supplier capabilities are adapted to Safran's expectations to stabilize industrial processes and sustain required supply chain rates.

• Provide structured updates to supplier leadership regarding recovery progress, risks, and required actions.
• Ensure supplier leadership is fully engaged and accountable for corrective measures.
• Facilitate joint review meetings to track progress and reinforce commitment to recovery plans.

• Own reporting responsibilities for supplier schedules, component and material coverage, and recovery plans.
• Deliver concise updates to the GM of the Supply Chain Office and supplier management teams.
• Document recovery progress, WIP visibility, risks, and mitigation strategies.

• Apply strong interpersonal and communication skills to establish trust based relationships with suppliers.
• Lead and influence suppliers to improve processes and procedures
• Serve as Safran's primary liaison and representative at supplier sites.

• Assess and understand constraints in manufacturing processes dedicated to aircraft parts.
• Provide actionable insights to Safran management…