Manufacturing Engineer - SAFRAN LLC

Position: Manufacturing Engineer 1 (H/F) - SAFRAN SEATS USA LLC

Manufacturing Engineer 1 (H/F) - SAFRAN SEATS USA LLC

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés.

Safran est la 2ᵉ entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Seats est l'un des principaux fabricants mondiaux de sièges d'avion, tant pour l'équipage que pour les passagers. Un million de sièges d'avion fabriqués par Safran Seats sont actuellement en service dans les flottes aériennes du monde entier.

Mission description

As a member of Safran Seats, you contribute to providing over one million seats to airlines worldwide, ensuring superior quality, comfort, and innovation. Your role involves collaborating with a team to develop high-value solutions for passengers and crews. Safran is one of the few OEMs offering a comprehensive range of passenger seats, from economy to first class, allowing you to take pride in creating impressive seating options for various needs.

Occupational

Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)

Objective:
Within the manufacturing engineer job description, there are 2 separate job functions. Typically an employee will perform one or the other, not both and under close supervision. Both functions are described within. Manufacturing Engineer:
Work closely with Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering to design and implement process and equipment layouts and improvements. Support Operations through technical support, product design, quality standards and process improvement. Must have strong technical skills in engineering (design and industrialization), knowledge about quality management like root cause analysis or statistical process control. Must have strong inter‑personal skills and be highly energetic.

This position works under close supervision.

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities) Production and Design Improvement

• Provide technical support related to manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot new or existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes.
• Determine root causes of failures using statistical or lean methods and recommend changes to designs, tolerances, or processing methods.
• Evaluate manufactured products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Review product design for manufacturability or completeness.
• Perform root cause analysis on non‑conformance.
• Define rework processes and manage some aspects of Non‑conformance records.

Process Improvement

• Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations.
• Create or improve toolings and jigs to facilitate the operation.
• Manage tool control on the line.
• Order and register new tools if needed.
• Lead projects of low‑medium impact or complexity and assist with projects of higher caliber.

Process Efficiency

• Prepare documentation for new manufacturing processes or engineering procedures.
• Purchase equipment, consumable, and non‑consumable tools.
• Train production personnel in new or existing methods.
• Assist in the design, installation, or troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment.
• Investigate or resolve operational problems such as material use variances or bottlenecks.
• Prepare reports summarizing information or trends related to manufacturing performance.
• Read current literature, talk with colleagues, participate in educational programs, attend meetings, attend workshops, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments.

Qualification Requirements Education & Qualification

• B.S degree in a related technical field (e.g.:
  Industrial Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer/Technology, Aeronautics Engineer, or Electrical Engineer) or an Associate degree…