Reliability Engineer

Reliability Engineer 3

** Job details*
* ** General information*
* ** Entity*
* 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 Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

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* ** Job details*
* ** Domain*
* Research, design and development

** Job field / Job profile*
* Architecture and systems engineering - RAMS (reliability availability maintainability safety)

** Job title*
* Reliability Engineer 3

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* Employment type

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* Permanent

** Professional category*
* Professional, Engineer & Manager

** Part time / Full time*
* Full-time

** Job 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.

1. Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)

Objective:

The reliability engineer 3 establishes reliability, maintainability, availability predictions and forecasts mean time to failure in order to improve design functionality and reduce downtime or failures. The reliability engineer also performs reliability calculation, oversees testing and utilizes fundamental failure analysis methodologies to derive root cause of repetitive/cyclic failures. Works under general supervision..

2. Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

A) Check maturity test plans and test reports for technical accuracy

B) Oversee Accelerated Stress Testing (AST).

C) Assess completed test results for acceptability

D) Anticipate reliability related risks for Risk Assessment.

E) Performs MTBF, MTBUR and FMEA calculations

F) Define test methods on new and nouvel design based on expected failure modes

G) Define lifecycle acceptance criteria for seat components and mechanisms.

H) Assessment of existing reliability test methodologies, procedures and specifications.

I) DoE to develop test plan methods and set ups to ensure product robustness and performance.

J) Replicate product malfunctions under control conditions for failure diagnosis.

K) Oversee Accelerated Stress Testing (AST).

L) Build reliability prediction models to evaluate product functionality.

M) Perform statistics and probability analysis for Reliability, Maintainability and Availability (RMA).

N) Anticipate reliability related risks for Risk Assessment.

O) Contribute to developing engineering solutions to failures observed during the life cycle of seats and seats components.

P) Work in conjunction with other engineering and management groups (e.g. Design Engineering, Certification Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Fabrication, Operations, and Field representatives).

Q) Provide feedback to new product development and design engineering.

R) Performs other duties as assigned.

** But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)*
* Safran Seats USA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

** Candidate skills & requirements*
* 3. Qualification Requirements

A. Education &…