Manufacturing Engineer ; Industrialization Leader

Manufacturing Engineer 2 (Industrialization Leader)

** 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.

** Reference number*
* ** Job details*
* ** Domain*
* Production

** Job field / Job profile*
* Industrial engineering - Special processes engineering

** Job title*
* Manufacturing Engineer 2 (Industrialization Leader)

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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:

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.

Industrialization Leader:

The Industrialization Leader is responsible for the technical review and preparation of new products, ensuring they reach the production phase on time and of good quality. They support manufacturing and processes to lead the successful industrialization of new products, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality adherence. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring products from conception through to first article validation and to the production phase.

They work under close supervision and with the support of their team.

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 general supervision.

2. Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

Within the manufacturing engineering job description, there are 2 separate job functions. Typically an employee will perform one or the other, not both. Both functions are described within.

A) Industrialization Leader 2

i) Manage the technical development of a product from conception to production

ii) Utilize core tools such as PFMEA, DFMA, control plans, etc.

iii) Collaborate with engineering, operations, tooling and other departments to resolve issues and improve processes. May develop new tools as needed.

iv) Review and approve or reject engineering drawings in accordance with internal DFM guidelines and requirements. Propose changes and updates to DFM guidelines.

v) Create and maintain detailed work instructions

vi) Ensure design and process are sufficient to produce the quality of product required by internal and external standards. Support related improvements and projects.

vii) Support production areas, fabrication and final assembly, when new product is being launched to quickly address and correct and issues that may arise.

** But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)*
* viii) Determine root causes of failures or production problems and recommend changes to designs, tolerances, or processing methods

ix) Design and develop the process as necessary to produce the product at the volume and quality required

x) Keep up to date with relevant technological advances and support implementation of new processes and machines.

xi) Attend design reviews and provide relevant feedback for manufacturability

xii) Support engineering as necessary through development phase (collaboration, drawing review, etc.)

For DEV process, Industrialization Leader is responsible for:

- Contributing to and participating in PBS reviews.

- Preparing and presenting Industrialization Reviews to Program Industrialization Manager.

B)…